A B EXPRESS CORP

USDOT 1344894 • 14324 MELBOURNE PL, LOCKPORT, IL, 60441

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,344,894
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7082637998
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
516,000
Physical Address
14324 MELBOURNE PL, LOCKPORT, IL, 60441
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Aug 8, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-547407REVOKEDFeb 24, 2026Feb 24, 2026

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA991605306ON FILEAug 8, 2025Feb 18, 2026
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOPIA06444601ON FILEJan 13, 2011Apr 29, 2011

Insurance History (40 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (40 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA991605306CANCELLEDJan 13, 2025Aug 8, 2025
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN366828REPLACEDFeb 15, 2024Jan 13, 2025
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN254800CANCELLEDJan 13, 2019Feb 15, 2024
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0073376001REPLACEDJan 13, 2017Jan 13, 2019
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPICLA0003824CANCELLEDJan 13, 2016Jan 13, 2017
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN139816CANCELLEDJan 13, 2014Feb 9, 2016
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN139816REPLACEDJan 13, 2014Jan 13, 2016
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0055656CANCELLEDJan 13, 2013Jan 13, 2014
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0055656REPLACEDJan 13, 2013Jan 13, 2013
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA06444602REPLACEDJan 13, 2012Jan 13, 2013
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA06444601REPLACEDJan 13, 2011Jan 13, 2012
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRK6000001-002REPLACEDSep 27, 2010Jan 13, 2011
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOMTC9000001-002REPLACEDSep 27, 2010Jan 13, 2011
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRK6000001-002REPLACEDJun 1, 2010Sep 27, 2010
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOMTC9000001-002CANCELLEDJun 1, 2010Oct 16, 2010
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOMTC9000001-002REPLACEDJun 1, 2010Sep 27, 2010
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRK6000001-002CANCELLEDJun 1, 2010Oct 16, 2010
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRK6000001-002CANCELLEDMar 24, 2010Jun 17, 2010
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRK6000001-002REPLACEDMar 24, 2010Jun 1, 2010
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOMTC9000001-002CANCELLEDMar 24, 2010Jun 17, 2010
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOMTC9000001-002REPLACEDMar 24, 2010Jun 1, 2010
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRK6000001-002REPLACEDJan 13, 2010Mar 24, 2010
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRK6000001-002CANCELLEDJan 13, 2010Apr 15, 2010
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOMTC9000001-002CANCELLEDJan 13, 2010Apr 15, 2010
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOMTC9000001-002REPLACEDJan 13, 2010Mar 24, 2010
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRK6000001-001REPLACEDJan 13, 2009Jan 13, 2010
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOMTC9000001-001CANCELLEDJan 13, 2009Jan 14, 2010
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOMTC9000001-001REPLACEDJan 13, 2009Jan 13, 2010
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRK6000001-001CANCELLEDJan 13, 2009Jan 14, 2010
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRK6000001-000CANCELLEDJan 13, 2008Jan 14, 2009
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOMTC9000001-000REPLACEDJan 13, 2008Jan 13, 2009
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRK6000001-000REPLACEDJan 13, 2008Jan 13, 2009
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOMTC9000001-000CANCELLEDJan 13, 2008Jan 14, 2009
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.BIPD/PrimaryCT00020054REPLACEDJun 23, 2007Jan 13, 2008
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOC349700CANCELLEDJan 13, 2007Mar 8, 2007
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOC349700REPLACEDJan 13, 2007Jan 13, 2007
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOPIA00381801CANCELLEDJan 13, 2007Jan 13, 2008
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.BIPD/PrimaryCT00017461CANCELLEDJun 23, 2006Jun 23, 2007
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary492106CANCELLEDJan 13, 2006Jun 23, 2006
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOC349401CANCELLEDJan 13, 2006Jan 13, 2007

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA991605306BIPD/PrimaryFeb 18, 2026Feb 18, 2026
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA991605306BIPD/PrimaryAug 8, 2025Aug 8, 2025
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN366828BIPD/PrimaryJan 13, 2025Jan 13, 2025
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN254800BIPD/PrimaryFeb 15, 2024Feb 15, 2024
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0073376001BIPD/PrimaryJan 13, 2019Jan 13, 2019
CANCELPRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANYPICLA0003824BIPD/PrimaryJan 13, 2017Jan 13, 2017
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN139816BIPD/PrimaryFeb 9, 2016Feb 9, 2016
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN139816BIPD/PrimaryJan 13, 2016Jan 13, 2016
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0055656BIPD/PrimaryJan 13, 2014Jan 13, 2014
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0055656BIPD/PrimaryJan 13, 2013Jan 13, 2013
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA06444602BIPD/PrimaryJan 13, 2013Jan 13, 2013
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA06444601BIPD/PrimaryJan 13, 2012Jan 13, 2012
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA06444601CARGOApr 29, 2011Apr 29, 2011
TERM/REPLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYMTC9000001-002CARGOJan 13, 2011Jan 13, 2011
TERM/REPLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYTRK6000001-002BIPD/PrimaryJan 13, 2011Jan 13, 2011
TERM/CANCLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYMTC9000001-002CARGOOct 16, 2010Oct 16, 2010
TERM/CANCLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYTRK6000001-002BIPD/PrimaryOct 16, 2010Oct 16, 2010
TERM/REPLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYTRK6000001-002BIPD/PrimarySep 27, 2010Sep 27, 2010
TERM/REPLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYMTC9000001-002CARGOSep 27, 2010Sep 27, 2010
TERM/CANCLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYTRK6000001-002BIPD/PrimaryJun 17, 2010Jun 17, 2010
TERM/CANCLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYMTC9000001-002CARGOJun 17, 2010Jun 17, 2010
TERM/REPLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYMTC9000001-002CARGOJun 1, 2010Jun 1, 2010
TERM/REPLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYTRK6000001-002BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2010Jun 1, 2010
TERM/CANCLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYTRK6000001-002BIPD/PrimaryApr 15, 2010Apr 15, 2010
TERM/CANCLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYMTC9000001-002CARGOApr 15, 2010Apr 15, 2010
TERM/REPLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYMTC9000001-002CARGOMar 24, 2010Mar 24, 2010
TERM/REPLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYTRK6000001-002BIPD/PrimaryMar 24, 2010Mar 24, 2010
TERM/CANCLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYTRK6000001-001BIPD/PrimaryJan 14, 2010Jan 14, 2010
TERM/CANCLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYMTC9000001-001CARGOJan 14, 2010Jan 14, 2010
TERM/REPLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYMTC9000001-001CARGOJan 13, 2010Jan 13, 2010
TERM/REPLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYTRK6000001-001BIPD/PrimaryJan 13, 2010Jan 13, 2010
TERM/CANCLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYTRK6000001-000BIPD/PrimaryJan 14, 2009Jan 14, 2009
TERM/CANCLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYMTC9000001-000CARGOJan 14, 2009Jan 14, 2009
TERM/REPLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYMTC9000001-000CARGOJan 13, 2009Jan 13, 2009
TERM/REPLGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYTRK6000001-000BIPD/PrimaryJan 13, 2009Jan 13, 2009
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA00381801CARGOJan 13, 2008Jan 13, 2008
TERM/REPLOCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.CT00020054BIPD/PrimaryJan 13, 2008Jan 13, 2008
CANCELOCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.CT00017461BIPD/PrimaryJun 23, 2007Jun 23, 2007
TERM/CANCLCANAL INSURANCE CO.C349700CARGOMar 8, 2007Mar 8, 2007
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.C349401CARGOJan 13, 2007Jan 13, 2007
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.C349700CARGOJan 13, 2007Jan 13, 2007
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.492106BIPD/PrimaryJun 23, 2006Jun 23, 2006

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-547407INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (12 events)

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Authority Action History (12 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC547407COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 19, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 6, 2017
MC547407COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 17, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 10, 2014
MC547407COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 20, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 1, 2010
MC547407COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 21, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 3, 2010
MC547407COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 19, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 25, 2010
MC547407COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 18, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 6, 2010
MC547407COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 18, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 7, 2009
MC547407COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 17, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 9, 2008
MC547407COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 29, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 25, 2007
MC547407COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 18, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 12, 2007
MC547407COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 30, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 23, 2006
MC547407MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 25, 2006REVOKEDFeb 24, 2026

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
0%
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
15
Violations
28
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
6.7%
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 15 of 15 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states15 inspections

🚛
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (28 violations from 15 inspections)

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Violation Summary (28 violations from 15 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.51(a)CDL disqualification - major offense1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(h)(4)Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i)395.3(a)(3)(i)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
6.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
1.87vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

6 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-072025-08
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 30, 2024ILTOW00BEDFORD PARKI-55...288081A B EXPRESS CORP
Jan 18, 2022TXTOW00NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...354984A B EXPRESS CORP
Nov 7, 2019TXINJURY01
Apr 23, 2018KYTOW00
Apr 16, 2018ARTOW00

Compliance Timeline

48 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 24, 2026
Authority
Feb 18, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 8, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 13, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 30, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 15, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 18, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 7, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 13, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 23, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 16, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 13, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 9, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 13, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 13, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 13, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 13, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 13, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 29, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Jan 13, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jan 13, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 16, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Oct 16, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 27, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 27, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO

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