ABS COURIERS INC
USDOT 1601976 • 530 BELMONT AVE, ADDISON, IL, 60101
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-592579 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 24, 2022 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZL9197 | ON FILE | Jan 31, 2022 | Feb 20, 2024 |
| ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MC8131618 | ON FILE | Jan 31, 2013 | Mar 7, 2013 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZL9197 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9881698 08 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9881698 07 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9881698 06 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9881698 05 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2018 | Jan 31, 2019 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881698 04 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2017 | Jan 31, 2018 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881698 03 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2016 | Jan 31, 2017 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881698 02 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2015 | Jan 31, 2016 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881698 01 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2014 | Jan 31, 2015 |
| ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MC8131618 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2013 | Jan 31, 2014 |
| ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MC8078666 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2012 | Jan 31, 2013 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CBN355927 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2011 | Jan 31, 2012 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP 1899731 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2011 | Jan 31, 2013 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RICTN0003822 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2010 | Jan 31, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP44596A | CANCELLED | Jan 29, 2007 | Feb 23, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP44596A | REPLACED | Jan 29, 2007 | Jan 31, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZL9197 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2024 | Feb 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZL9197 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9881698 08 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9881698 07 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9881698 06 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9881698 05 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9881698 04 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2018 | Jan 31, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9881698 03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2017 | Jan 31, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9881698 02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2016 | Jan 31, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9881698 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2015 | Jan 31, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | MC8131618 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2014 | Jan 31, 2014 |
| CANCEL | ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | MC8131618 | CARGO | Mar 7, 2013 | Mar 7, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP 1899731 | CARGO | Jan 31, 2013 | Jan 31, 2013 |
| CANCEL | ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | MC8078666 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2013 | Jan 31, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CBN355927 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2012 | Jan 31, 2012 |
| CANCEL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICTN0003822 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2011 | Jan 31, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP44596A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2010 | Feb 23, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP44596A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2010 | Jan 31, 2010 |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC592579 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2022 |
| MC592579 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2021 |
| MC592579 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2020 |
| MC592579 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2019 |
| MC592579 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2018 |
| MC592579 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2017 |
| MC592579 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2016 |
| MC592579 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2015 |
| MC592579 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2014 |
| MC592579 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2013 |
| MC592579 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2012 |
| MC592579 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2011 |
| MC592579 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 22, 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
12 states • 59 inspections
Violation Summary (42 violations from 59 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | 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:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 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 (59 inspections)
Showing 50 of 59
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Chicago | I94 NB | ...BY2256 | ABS Couriers Inc |
| Apr 24, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELK GROVE TWP | I-290 | ...AZ4619 | ABS COURIERS INC |
| May 24, 2023 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-75 SB MM 358 | ...GK3971 | ABS COURIERS INC |
| Jun 5, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 23, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2016 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2014 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2010 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2009 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events