LEVIN EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1817998 • DBA: LNX • 6934 W OAKTON ST, NILES, IL, 60714
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | CA 5462608 | ON FILE | Jun 9, 2009 | Feb 19, 2013 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5462608 | ON FILE | Jun 9, 2009 | Jul 23, 2015 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XA 2352736 | REPLACED | May 11, 2009 | Jun 9, 2009 |
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XA 2352736 | CANCELLED | May 11, 2009 | Jul 4, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA04393701 | REPLACED | Apr 6, 2009 | Jun 9, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA04393701 | CANCELLED | Apr 6, 2009 | Jul 9, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA04393701 | REPLACED | Dec 24, 2008 | Apr 6, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA04393701 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 24, 2008 | May 11, 2009 |
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XA 2352736 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 10, 2008 | May 11, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA04028501 | CANCELLED | Aug 7, 2008 | Dec 25, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA04028501 | REPLACED | Aug 7, 2008 | Dec 24, 2008 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6526188 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2008 | Jul 30, 2008 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6526188 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2008 | Jul 30, 2008 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6526188 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2008 | Dec 10, 2008 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6526188 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2008 | Jul 30, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 5462608 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2015 | Jul 23, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 5462608 | CARGO | Feb 19, 2013 | Feb 19, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04393701 | CARGO | Jul 9, 2009 | Jul 9, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | XA 2352736 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 4, 2009 | Jul 4, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04393701 | CARGO | Jun 9, 2009 | Jun 9, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | XA 2352736 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2009 | Jun 9, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04393701 | CARGO | May 11, 2009 | May 11, 2009 |
| NAMECHG | GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | XA 2352736 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2009 | May 11, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04393701 | CARGO | Apr 6, 2009 | Apr 6, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04028501 | CARGO | Dec 25, 2008 | Dec 25, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04028501 | CARGO | Dec 24, 2008 | Dec 24, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6526188 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2008 | Dec 10, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6526188 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2008 | Jul 30, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6526188 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2008 | Jul 30, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6526188 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2008 | Jul 30, 2008 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-628407 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-628407 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC628407 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2009 |
| MC628407 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2009 |
| MC628407 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 13, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC628407 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 13, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC628407 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2008 |
| MC628407 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 7, 2008 | REVOKED | May 11, 2009 |
| MC628407 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 28, 2008 | REVOKED | May 11, 2009 |
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
5 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (8 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87428589 | CHESTERTON IN | US | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.11A1-LCHL, 393.45D-B | No |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 85601165 | WILMINGTON OH | OH | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 84365206 | Roadside | IL | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82888196 | NB I-275 @ CANTON REST AREA | MI | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 82806471 | OH | OH | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.9 | No |
| Nov 16, 2023 | 80193840 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 79743005 | #13 I-94 EB PORTER | IN | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | No |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 78287061 | Roadside | MI | Level 1 | — | 2 | 392.2, 393.9(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records