BLITZ EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1313281 • 35 WALTER COURT, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL, 60156
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-693770 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 22, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0056869 | ON FILE | Jul 22, 2013 | Jul 22, 2017 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | QT-660-5805R908- -TIL-10 | ON FILE | Jul 22, 2010 | Feb 9, 2019 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN073779 | REPLACED | Dec 27, 2011 | Jul 22, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN073779 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2011 | Aug 22, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN073779 | CANCELLED | Jul 22, 2011 | Dec 27, 2011 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-5805R908-TIL-10 | REPLACED | Jul 22, 2010 | Jul 22, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05976201 | CANCELLED | Jul 22, 2010 | Jul 22, 2011 |
| AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | GT104369 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2009 | Jul 22, 2010 |
| AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GT104369 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2009 | Jul 22, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | QT-660-5805R908- -TIL-10 | CARGO | Feb 9, 2019 | Feb 9, 2019 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0056869 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2017 | Jul 22, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN073779 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2013 | Aug 22, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN073779 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2013 | Jul 22, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN073779 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2011 | Dec 27, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05976201 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2011 | Jul 22, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-5805R908-TIL-10 | CARGO | Jul 22, 2010 | Jul 22, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GT104369 | CARGO | Jul 22, 2010 | Jul 22, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GT104369 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2010 | Jul 22, 2010 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC693770 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2023 |
| MC693770 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2017 |
| MC693770 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2011 |
| MC693770 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2011 |
| MC693770 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 30, 2009 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 24 inspections
Violation Summary (34 violations from 24 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.61-WD | Windows - Missing side window(s) in driver compartment | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (24 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2025 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | 0094 | ...998034 | BLITZ EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 21, 2025 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | 0094 | ...998032 | BLITZ EXPRESS INC |
| May 12, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2005 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records