EXPRESS LINE TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1365244 • 4847 S LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60638
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-789475 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 15, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0120931001 | ON FILE | Jan 15, 2019 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0714409 | REPLACED | Jan 15, 2016 | Jan 15, 2019 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00025815 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2015 | Jan 15, 2016 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00025549 | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2014 | Jan 15, 2015 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00025549 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2014 | Oct 8, 2014 |
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XA 2681685 | CANCELLED | Jun 12, 2012 | Jan 15, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0120931001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0714409 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2019 | Jan 15, 2019 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025815 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2016 | Jan 15, 2016 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025549 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2015 | Jan 15, 2015 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025549 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2014 | Oct 8, 2014 |
| CANCEL | GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | XA 2681685 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2014 | Jan 15, 2014 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC789475 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2026 |
| MC789475 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2016 |
| MC789475 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2015 |
| MC789475 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2014 |
| MC789475 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2014 |
| MC789475 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 22, 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
4 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (23 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (12 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...GK7148 | EXPRESS LINE TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 6, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | ALLEN | S 1000 CENTRAL EXPY | ...GK7148 | EXPRESS LINE TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 22, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records