REDBIRD EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1355572 • 3013 ASH RD, GLEN CARBON, IL, 62034
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-520142 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 12, 2014 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN151302 | ON FILE | Aug 16, 2014 | Aug 16, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | LTO0000599 | ON FILE | Aug 16, 2010 | Sep 14, 2011 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-6020020-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 16, 2012 | Aug 16, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0000599 | CANCELLED | Aug 16, 2010 | Aug 16, 2012 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT751490-3608-081 | REPLACED | Aug 16, 2008 | Aug 16, 2010 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT751490-3608-081 | REPLACED | Aug 16, 2008 | Aug 16, 2010 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 347628 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2007 | Aug 16, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 347628 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2007 | Aug 18, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 347628 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2007 | Aug 16, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 347628 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2007 | Aug 18, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 345105 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2006 | Aug 18, 2007 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 345105 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2006 | Aug 18, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 468403 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2005 | Aug 18, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C322062 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2005 | Aug 18, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN151302 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 |
| CANCEL | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6020020-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2014 | Aug 16, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0000599 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2012 | Aug 16, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0000599 | CARGO | Sep 14, 2011 | Sep 14, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751490-3608-081 | CARGO | Aug 16, 2010 | Aug 16, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751490-3608-081 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2010 | Aug 16, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 347628 | CARGO | Aug 18, 2008 | Aug 18, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 347628 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2008 | Aug 18, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 347628 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2008 | Aug 16, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 347628 | CARGO | Aug 16, 2008 | Aug 16, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 345105 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2007 | Aug 18, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 345105 | CARGO | Aug 18, 2007 | Aug 18, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C322062 | CARGO | Aug 18, 2006 | Aug 18, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 468403 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2006 | Aug 18, 2006 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC520142 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2014 |
| MC520142 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2012 |
| MC520142 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2008 |
| MC520142 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2007 |
| MC520142 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2006 |
| MC520142 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 25, 2005 | — | 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
4 states • 33 inspections
Violation Summary (30 violations from 33 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD-L6 | Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 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 (33 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
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2024 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | LA-1 | ...K58683 | REDBIRD EXPRESS LLC |
| Apr 18, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | E ST LOUIS TWP | ST CLAIR AVE | ...HC5187 | REDBIRD EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 14, 2017 | MO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2014 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2013 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2010 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2009 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2008 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2007 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records