DM EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1749223 • 2450 DELTA LANE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 60007
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-773697 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 9, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF012688 | ON FILE | Mar 20, 2023 | Feb 13, 2026 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF012688 | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2023 | Mar 20, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 978580001 | REPLACED | May 3, 2021 | Feb 13, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 978580001 | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2018 | May 3, 2021 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0051145001 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2016 | Feb 13, 2018 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00033115 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2015 | Feb 13, 2016 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00032713 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2014 | Feb 13, 2015 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0596413 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2013 | Feb 13, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO1386713 | CANCELLED | Mar 12, 2012 | Mar 12, 2013 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO1386713 | REPLACED | Mar 12, 2012 | Feb 13, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF012688 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF012688 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2023 | Mar 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 978580001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2023 | Feb 13, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 978580001 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2021 | May 3, 2021 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0051145001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2018 | Feb 13, 2018 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00033115 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2016 | Feb 13, 2016 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00032713 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2015 | Feb 13, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0596413 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2014 | Feb 13, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1386713 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2013 | Mar 12, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1386713 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2013 | Feb 13, 2013 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC773697 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2026 |
| MC773697 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2018 |
| MC773697 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2016 |
| MC773697 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2015 |
| MC773697 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2014 |
| MC773697 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2013 |
| MC773697 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 20, 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
35 states • 158 inspections
Violation Summary (102 violations from latest 100 of 158 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 6 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620B | 107.620B | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3B1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 60 hours in the previous 7 consecutive days. Date TIME | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25A-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TALS | Tires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15G01 | Driver failed to have instructions on-board CMV for installed automatic on-board recording device | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15I9 | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:172.334B-HMM | HM (Markings) - Improper display of ID number on package/container/transport vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(c) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (158 inspections)
Showing 50 of 158
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHEPHERDSVILLE | I 0065 | ...699338 | DM EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 23, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NASHVILLE | RAMP 209 | ...VW4514 | DM EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 19, 2025 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | I-80 | ...JH6635 | DM EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 5, 2025 | WV | FATAL | 1 | 0 | CHELYAN | I-77 MP 87 | ...UM2969 | DM EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 8, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | THORNTON TWP | I-294 | ...UM4534 | DM EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 8, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANDERSON | I-85 | ...HE6170 | DM EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 30, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PROVISO TWP | I-294 N/B | ...KF7177 | DM EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 18, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELK GROVE | DELTA LANE | ...170055 | DM EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 21, 2022 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | WAMSUTTER | I-80 MP 52.40 | ...HT4660 | DM EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 17, 2022 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-77 MP 60 | ...230770 | DM EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 29, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | DAN RYAN EXPY N/B | ...FG8520 | DM EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 15, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARY | I-65 | ...HB6557 | DM EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 12, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2020 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2019 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2019 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2018 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2017 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2016 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2013 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2013 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events