A B EXPRESS CORP
USDOT 1344894 • 14324 MELBOURNE PL, LOCKPORT, IL, 60441
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-547407 | REVOKED | Feb 24, 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA991605306 | ON FILE | Aug 8, 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA06444601 | ON FILE | Jan 13, 2011 | Apr 29, 2011 |
Insurance History (40 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA991605306 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN366828 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 13, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN254800 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2019 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0073376001 | REPLACED | Jan 13, 2017 | Jan 13, 2019 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PICLA0003824 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2016 | Jan 13, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN139816 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2014 | Feb 9, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN139816 | REPLACED | Jan 13, 2014 | Jan 13, 2016 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0055656 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2013 | Jan 13, 2014 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0055656 | REPLACED | Jan 13, 2013 | Jan 13, 2013 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06444602 | REPLACED | Jan 13, 2012 | Jan 13, 2013 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06444601 | REPLACED | Jan 13, 2011 | Jan 13, 2012 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000001-002 | REPLACED | Sep 27, 2010 | Jan 13, 2011 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC9000001-002 | REPLACED | Sep 27, 2010 | Jan 13, 2011 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000001-002 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2010 | Sep 27, 2010 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC9000001-002 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2010 | Oct 16, 2010 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC9000001-002 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2010 | Sep 27, 2010 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000001-002 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2010 | Oct 16, 2010 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000001-002 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2010 | Jun 17, 2010 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000001-002 | REPLACED | Mar 24, 2010 | Jun 1, 2010 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC9000001-002 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2010 | Jun 17, 2010 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC9000001-002 | REPLACED | Mar 24, 2010 | Jun 1, 2010 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000001-002 | REPLACED | Jan 13, 2010 | Mar 24, 2010 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000001-002 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2010 | Apr 15, 2010 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC9000001-002 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2010 | Apr 15, 2010 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC9000001-002 | REPLACED | Jan 13, 2010 | Mar 24, 2010 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000001-001 | REPLACED | Jan 13, 2009 | Jan 13, 2010 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC9000001-001 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2009 | Jan 14, 2010 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC9000001-001 | REPLACED | Jan 13, 2009 | Jan 13, 2010 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000001-001 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2009 | Jan 14, 2010 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000001-000 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2008 | Jan 14, 2009 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC9000001-000 | REPLACED | Jan 13, 2008 | Jan 13, 2009 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000001-000 | REPLACED | Jan 13, 2008 | Jan 13, 2009 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC9000001-000 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2008 | Jan 14, 2009 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00020054 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2007 | Jan 13, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C349700 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2007 | Mar 8, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C349700 | REPLACED | Jan 13, 2007 | Jan 13, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA00381801 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2007 | Jan 13, 2008 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00017461 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2006 | Jun 23, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 492106 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2006 | Jun 23, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C349401 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2006 | Jan 13, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA991605306 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA991605306 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN366828 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2025 | Jan 13, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN254800 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0073376001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2019 | Jan 13, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICLA0003824 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2017 | Jan 13, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN139816 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2016 | Feb 9, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN139816 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2016 | Jan 13, 2016 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0055656 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2014 | Jan 13, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0055656 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2013 | Jan 13, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06444602 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2013 | Jan 13, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06444601 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2012 | Jan 13, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06444601 | CARGO | Apr 29, 2011 | Apr 29, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC9000001-002 | CARGO | Jan 13, 2011 | Jan 13, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000001-002 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2011 | Jan 13, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC9000001-002 | CARGO | Oct 16, 2010 | Oct 16, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000001-002 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2010 | Oct 16, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000001-002 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2010 | Sep 27, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC9000001-002 | CARGO | Sep 27, 2010 | Sep 27, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000001-002 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2010 | Jun 17, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC9000001-002 | CARGO | Jun 17, 2010 | Jun 17, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC9000001-002 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2010 | Jun 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000001-002 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2010 | Jun 1, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000001-002 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2010 | Apr 15, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC9000001-002 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2010 | Apr 15, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC9000001-002 | CARGO | Mar 24, 2010 | Mar 24, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000001-002 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2010 | Mar 24, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000001-001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2010 | Jan 14, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC9000001-001 | CARGO | Jan 14, 2010 | Jan 14, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC9000001-001 | CARGO | Jan 13, 2010 | Jan 13, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000001-001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2010 | Jan 13, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000001-000 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2009 | Jan 14, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC9000001-000 | CARGO | Jan 14, 2009 | Jan 14, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC9000001-000 | CARGO | Jan 13, 2009 | Jan 13, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000001-000 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2009 | Jan 13, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00381801 | CARGO | Jan 13, 2008 | Jan 13, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00020054 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2008 | Jan 13, 2008 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00017461 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2007 | Jun 23, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C349700 | CARGO | Mar 8, 2007 | Mar 8, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C349401 | CARGO | Jan 13, 2007 | Jan 13, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C349700 | CARGO | Jan 13, 2007 | Jan 13, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 492106 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2006 | Jun 23, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-547407 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC547407 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2017 |
| MC547407 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2014 |
| MC547407 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2010 |
| MC547407 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 21, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2010 |
| MC547407 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2010 |
| MC547407 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2010 |
| MC547407 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2009 |
| MC547407 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2008 |
| MC547407 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 29, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2007 |
| MC547407 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2007 |
| MC547407 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2006 |
| MC547407 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 25, 2006 | REVOKED | Feb 24, 2026 |
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
4 states • 15 inspections
Violation Summary (28 violations from 15 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (15 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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEDFORD PARK | I-55 | ...288081 | A B EXPRESS CORP |
| Jan 18, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...354984 | A B EXPRESS CORP |
| Nov 7, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2018 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2018 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
48 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 48 events