SKY EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1334028 • 930 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, LAKE ZURICH, IL, 60047-2120
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-796429 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 11, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0178878001 | ON FILE | Aug 10, 2021 | Aug 10, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | CA 1785565 | ON FILE | Aug 10, 2012 | Jan 2, 2013 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0178878001 | REPLACED | Aug 10, 2021 | Aug 10, 2021 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L20A3684 | REPLACED | Aug 10, 2020 | Aug 10, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883349 01 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 2019 | Aug 10, 2020 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0109449001 | REPLACED | Aug 10, 2018 | Aug 10, 2018 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0109449002 | REPLACED | Aug 10, 2018 | Aug 10, 2019 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0109449002 | REPLACED | Aug 10, 2018 | Aug 10, 2018 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 7 515 084 | REPLACED | Aug 10, 2015 | Aug 10, 2015 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 7 515 084 | REPLACED | Aug 10, 2015 | Aug 5, 2015 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 7 515 084 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 2015 | Aug 10, 2018 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 7 515 084 | REPLACED | Aug 5, 2015 | Aug 10, 2015 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 7 515 084 | REPLACED | Aug 5, 2015 | Aug 10, 2015 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 7 515 084 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2015 | Sep 4, 2015 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1785565 | REPLACED | Aug 10, 2012 | Aug 5, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0178878001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L20A3684 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2021 | Aug 10, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0178878001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2021 | Aug 10, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883349 01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2020 | Aug 10, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0109449002 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2019 | Aug 10, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0109449001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2018 | Aug 10, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0109449002 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2018 | Aug 10, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 7 515 084 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2018 | Aug 10, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 7 515 084 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 4, 2015 | Sep 4, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 7 515 084 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2015 | Aug 10, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 7 515 084 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2015 | Aug 10, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 7 515 084 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2015 | Aug 10, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 7 515 084 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2015 | Aug 5, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1785565 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2015 | Aug 5, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1785565 | CARGO | Jan 2, 2013 | Jan 2, 2013 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC796429 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2020 |
| MC796429 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2018 |
| MC796429 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 31, 2012 | — | 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
19 states • 30 inspections
Violation Summary (47 violations from 30 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.504(a) | Placarding - table 1 materials | 3 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STSM | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 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:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202A5 | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.604 | Offering HM for transportation with no or improper Emergency Response telephone number | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:172.201(a)(4) | Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (30 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
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-17 NONCARD@M311 | ...NG7274 | SKY EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 21, 2021 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I25 .50 MILES N OF MP 172 | ...358939 | SKY EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 3, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | AMARILLO | 9500 NOT REPORTED | ...420350 | SKY EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 13, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...GW9895 | SKY EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 19, 2019 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2014 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2013 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2013 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records