CTS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1834233 • 251 WINDSOR DR, BARTLETT, IL, 60103
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-665007 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 12, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-7540985 | ON FILE | Dec 11, 2023 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP74417A | ON FILE | Dec 16, 2009 | Dec 16, 2010 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-7515722 | REPLACED | Feb 17, 2022 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 133-7515722 | REPLACED | Feb 17, 2022 | Feb 17, 2022 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-7515722 | CANCELLED | Feb 17, 2022 | Jan 5, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883477 02 | CANCELLED | Feb 17, 2021 | Feb 17, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883477 01 | CANCELLED | Feb 17, 2020 | Feb 17, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF008486 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2018 | Feb 17, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF008486 | CANCELLED | Sep 3, 2018 | Dec 4, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN208840 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2018 | Sep 3, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN208840 | CANCELLED | Jun 19, 2017 | Jan 3, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN189101 | CANCELLED | Feb 17, 2016 | Jun 19, 2017 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM005464-02 | CANCELLED | Feb 17, 2015 | Feb 17, 2016 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM005464-01 | CANCELLED | May 28, 2014 | Feb 17, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM005464-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2014 | Jul 2, 2014 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM005464-01 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2014 | May 28, 2014 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM005464-01 | REPLACED | Feb 17, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM005464-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 17, 2014 | May 6, 2014 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07296701 | REPLACED | Jan 18, 2013 | Feb 17, 2014 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07296701 | CANCELLED | Jan 18, 2013 | Feb 28, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1977551 | CANCELLED | Dec 16, 2012 | Jan 22, 2013 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1977551 | REPLACED | Dec 16, 2012 | Jan 18, 2013 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000852-000 | CANCELLED | Dec 16, 2011 | Dec 16, 2012 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06357801 | REPLACED | Dec 16, 2010 | Dec 16, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP74417A | REPLACED | Dec 16, 2009 | Dec 16, 2010 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SL05090012 | CANCELLED | Dec 16, 2008 | Dec 16, 2009 |
| PENN-AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PAC6063232 | REPLACED | Dec 16, 2008 | Dec 16, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-7540985 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-7515722 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-7515722 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883477 02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2022 | Feb 17, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 133-7515722 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2022 | Feb 17, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883477 01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2021 | Feb 17, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF008486 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2020 | Feb 17, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF008486 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2018 | Dec 4, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN208840 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2018 | Sep 3, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN208840 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2018 | Jan 3, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN189101 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2017 | Jun 19, 2017 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM005464-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2016 | Feb 17, 2016 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM005464-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2015 | Feb 17, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM005464-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2014 | Jul 2, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM005464-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2014 | May 28, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM005464-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2014 | May 6, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM005464-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07296701 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2014 | Feb 28, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07296701 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2014 | Feb 17, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1977551 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2013 | Jan 22, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1977551 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2013 | Jan 18, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000852-000 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2012 | Dec 16, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06357801 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2011 | Dec 16, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP74417A | CARGO | Dec 16, 2010 | Dec 16, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP74417A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2010 | Dec 16, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | PENN-AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | PAC6063232 | CARGO | Dec 16, 2009 | Dec 16, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | SL05090012 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2009 | Dec 16, 2009 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC665007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2023 |
| MC665007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2022 |
| MC665007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2021 |
| MC665007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2020 |
| MC665007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2016 |
| MC665007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2015 |
| MC665007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2014 |
| MC665007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2013 |
| MC665007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2012 |
| MC665007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2009 |
| MC665007 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 23, 2008 | — | 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
31 states • 188 inspections
Violation Summary (90 violations from latest 100 of 188 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| 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-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:8E-HOSPDELDT | 8E-HOSPDELDT | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.26B | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8D09 | 395.8D09 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (188 inspections)
Showing 50 of 188
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROCKFORD TWP | I-90 | ...915695 | CTS EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 9, 2024 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHEYENNE | I-80 MP 363.00 | ...556494 | CTS EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 25, 2023 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-80 | ...903638 | CTS EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 14, 2023 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US93 mm123el | ...872548 | CTS EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 9, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALISBURY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0030 W | ...903638 | CTS EXPRESS INC |
| May 17, 2020 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2020 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2019 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 20, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2018 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2017 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2015 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2014 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2014 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2013 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2013 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events