CR EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1717205 • 340 COUNTYLINE RD, BENSENVILLE, IL, 60106
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-721384 | REVOKED | Mar 30, 2011 | Mar 30, 2011 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP49345A | ON FILE | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2022 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-X13837 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2011 | May 4, 2011 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP49345A | CANCELLED | May 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7F14623A | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2015 | May 1, 2019 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X92286 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2015 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X92286 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 30, 2015 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X13837 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PICTN0001451 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2010 | Mar 24, 2011 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PICTN0001451 | CANCELLED | Aug 3, 2010 | Nov 11, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP49345A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP49345A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 7F14623A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X92286 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2015 | Apr 30, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X92286 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X13837 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-X13837 | CARGO | May 4, 2011 | May 4, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICTN0001451 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2011 | Mar 24, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICTN0001451 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2010 | Nov 11, 2010 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-721384 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC721384 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 4, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC721384 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2010 | REVOKED | Mar 30, 2011 |
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
26 states • 94 inspections
Violation Summary (106 violations from 94 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 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. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:207F-SLAS | 207F-SLAS | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:75A3-TAOL | 75A3-TAOL | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:8A1-HOSP | 8A1-HOSP | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817E1-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.202A1-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202A2-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.201A1-HMSPS | Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202A3-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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: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:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 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 (94 inspections)
Showing 50 of 94
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INWOOD | I-81 MP 8 | ...275685 | CR EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 7, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILLOWBROOK | ROUTE 83 | ...089140 | CR EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 2, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JOLIET TWP | S PATTERSON RD | ...208527 | CR EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 23, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW LENOX TWP | I-355 N/B | ...089140 | CR EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 12, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | W OHARE ST | ...961560 | CR EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 9, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BENSENVILLE | N YORK RD | ...MR8327 | CR EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 9, 2021 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 2 | MT PROSPECT | DEMPSTER ST | ...KJ3837 | CR EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 6, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GARY | Interstate 80 | ...362915 | CR EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 12, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | W OHARE ST | ...JT0270 | CR EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 7, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2019 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2018 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2017 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 22, 2017 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 9, 2016 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2015 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 15, 2013 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2013 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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