DS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1501800 • 2070 KENTLAND DR, ROMEOVILLE, IL, 60446
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
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
1,501,800
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6308476803
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
MCS-150 Mileage
647,933
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
2070 KENTLAND DR, ROMEOVILLE, IL, 60446
Contact
Phone: 6308476803
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jan 25, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-679615 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 2, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN283373 | ON FILE | Jan 25, 2021 | Mar 24, 2023 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | CARGO | PRA9667773 | ON FILE | Jul 7, 2009 | Nov 10, 2009 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN235728 | CANCELLED | May 5, 2018 | Jan 25, 2021 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FBCAT0359701 | CANCELLED | May 5, 2017 | May 5, 2018 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FBCAT0359700 | CANCELLED | May 5, 2016 | May 5, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS048830 | REPLACED | May 15, 2015 | May 5, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS048830 | REPLACED | May 5, 2015 | May 5, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS048830 | CANCELLED | May 5, 2015 | May 5, 2016 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | BIPD/Primary | PRA9667773 | CANCELLED | Jul 7, 2009 | Nov 10, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN283373 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 24, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN235728 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2021 | Jan 25, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0359701 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2018 | May 5, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0359700 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2017 | May 5, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS048830 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2016 | May 5, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS048830 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2015 | May 5, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS048830 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2015 | May 5, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | PRA9667773 | CARGO | Nov 10, 2009 | Nov 10, 2009 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | PRA9667773 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2009 | Nov 10, 2009 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-679615 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC679615 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2023 |
| MC679615 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2018 |
| MC679615 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2017 |
| MC679615 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2016 |
| MC679615 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2015 |
| MC679615 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 14, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC679615 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 10, 2009 | REVOKED | Nov 16, 2009 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
4%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
27
Violations
21
5 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
14.8%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Crash Records
3
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
2
May
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 27 of 27 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
14 states • 27 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (21 violations from 27 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
14.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-8.6 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.78vs nat'l 1.80
-1.02 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (27 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
19 total · 21.1% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
3
Crash History (3 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOWE | STATE RD 9 | ...745979 | DS EXPRESS INC |
| May 9, 2019 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 9, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Mar 24, 2023
InsuranceInsurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 25, 2021
InsuranceInsurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 5, 2018
InsuranceInsurance cancel
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 5, 2017
InsuranceInsurance cancel
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 5, 2016
InsuranceInsurance cancel
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 5, 2015
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 5, 2015
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 10, 2009
InsuranceInsurance cancel
ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS • CARGO
Nov 10, 2009
InsuranceInsurance cancel
ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS • BIPD/Primary
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