MSD EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1484596 • 980 LAMBERT LANE, ELGIN, IL, 60120
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-619946 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 10, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2602462 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP66099A | ON FILE | Mar 9, 2010 | Dec 8, 2013 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2602462 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2602462 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2602462 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2602462 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA0023528 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK0023528 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GFL0000538 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | GFL0000538 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF650822 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06928502 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06928501 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2011 | Nov 1, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP66099A | CANCELLED | Mar 9, 2010 | Nov 1, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP66099A | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2009 | Mar 9, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP66099A | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2009 | Mar 9, 2010 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAC2779175 00 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2008 | Oct 2, 2009 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MAC2779175 00 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2008 | Oct 2, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA02470201 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2007 | Oct 2, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA02470201 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2007 | Oct 2, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2602462 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2602462 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2602462 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2602462 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA0023528 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2602462 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK0023528 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GFL0000538 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | GFL0000538 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF650822 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP66099A | CARGO | Dec 8, 2013 | Dec 8, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06928502 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06928501 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP66099A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP66099A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2010 | Mar 9, 2010 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP66099A | CARGO | Mar 9, 2010 | Mar 9, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC2779175 00 | CARGO | Oct 2, 2009 | Oct 2, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC2779175 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2009 | Oct 2, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02470201 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2008 | Oct 2, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02470201 | CARGO | Oct 2, 2008 | Oct 2, 2008 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC619946 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2025 |
| MC619946 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2023 |
| MC619946 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2011 |
| MC619946 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2008 |
| MC619946 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 1, 2007 | — | 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
38 states • 254 inspections
Violation Summary (73 violations from latest 100 of 254 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2FC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106D | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.301A | 387.301A | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.28-WS-6 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 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 (254 inspections)
Showing 50 of 254
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 0 | RUTLAND TWP | I090 | ...411250 | MSD EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 16, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGFIELD | CST KEARNEY ST | ...334504 | MSD EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 16, 2025 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHEYENNE | I-80 MP 339.32 | ...313721 | MSD EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 2, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWPORT TWP | I-94 WESTBOUND | ...390742 | MSD EXPRESS INC |
| May 27, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(RANDOLPH COUNTY) | US67N | ...268103 | MSD EXPRESS INC |
| May 22, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LUDLOW TWP | I-57 N/B | ...958281 | MSD EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 16, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | RAYMOND | IH 041 NB | ...897847 | MSD EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 18, 2023 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I 90 E | ...185531 | MSD EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 19, 2022 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | ...277429 | MSD EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 7, 2021 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | ...313721 | MSD EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 6, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORLINDA | I-65 | ...958281 | MSD EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 8, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2019 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2019 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 13, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2011 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2010 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2010 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2010 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events