MTR EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1332114 • 1121 N ELLIS ST, BENSENVILLE, IL, 60106
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
1,332,114
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6304221056
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
18
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,081,100
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
1121 N ELLIS ST, BENSENVILLE, IL, 60106
Contact
Phone: 6304221056
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Apr 4, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-553856 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 5, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 29T100422 | ON FILE | Apr 4, 2024 | Apr 4, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN552909 | ON FILE | Mar 24, 2007 | Mar 24, 2011 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN346015 | CANCELLED | Apr 4, 2023 | Apr 4, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2003378 | REPLACED | Apr 4, 2020 | Apr 4, 2023 |
| AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG | BIPD/Primary | ATG-IL-0001600-19-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 2019 | Apr 4, 2020 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSI1569611-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 2018 | Mar 29, 2019 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L17A5420 | REPLACED | Mar 29, 2017 | Mar 29, 2018 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L16A5420 | REPLACED | Mar 29, 2016 | Mar 29, 2017 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L15A5420 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 2015 | Mar 29, 2016 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L14A5420 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 2014 | Mar 29, 2015 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L13A5420 | REPLACED | Mar 29, 2013 | Mar 29, 2014 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | ALT 11-5-0057 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2011 | Mar 24, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN552909 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2007 | Mar 24, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C344290 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2006 | Mar 24, 2007 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SFT 9483100 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2006 | Mar 24, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | 29T100422 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN346015 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2024 | Apr 4, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2003378 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2023 | Apr 4, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG | ATG-IL-0001600-19-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2020 | Apr 4, 2020 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | DSI1569611-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L17A5420 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L16A5420 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2017 | Mar 29, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L15A5420 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2016 | Mar 29, 2016 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L14A5420 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2015 | Mar 29, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L13A5420 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2014 | Mar 29, 2014 |
| CANCEL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | ALT 11-5-0057 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2013 | Mar 24, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN552909 | CARGO | Mar 24, 2011 | Mar 24, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN552909 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2011 | Mar 24, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C344290 | CARGO | Mar 24, 2007 | Mar 24, 2007 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SFT 9483100 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2007 | Mar 24, 2007 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC553856 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2024 |
| MC553856 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2020 |
| MC553856 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2019 |
| MC553856 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2016 |
| MC553856 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2015 |
| MC553856 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2013 |
| MC553856 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2011 |
| MC553856 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2007 |
| MC553856 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 29, 2006 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
16%
Unsafe Driving
3%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
25
Violations
39
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
8.0%
Driver OOS %
8.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
18
Crash Records
15
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
2
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
3
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 25 of 25 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
10 states • 25 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (39 violations from 25 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8C-HOSF | RODS not accurate | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.13D3-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers upper rear reflex reflectors inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D2-HOSF | 395.8D2-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
8.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-15.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
8.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+1.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.56vs nat'l 1.80
-0.24 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (25 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
22 total · 13.6% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
15
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
3
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
15
Crash History (15 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2019 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2019 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2018 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 16, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2018 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 18, 2016 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2015 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2015 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2013 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2012 | NE | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2011 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2009 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 18, 2009 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Apr 4, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 4, 2024
InsuranceInsurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 4, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 4, 2020
InsuranceInsurance cancel
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG • BIPD/Primary
Mar 29, 2019
InsuranceInsurance cancel
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 29, 2018
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE • BIPD/Primary
Mar 29, 2017
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE • BIPD/Primary
Mar 29, 2016
InsuranceInsurance cancel
AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE • BIPD/Primary
Mar 29, 2015
InsuranceInsurance cancel
AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE • BIPD/Primary
Mar 29, 2014
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE • BIPD/Primary
Mar 24, 2013
InsuranceInsurance cancel
COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
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