LLA EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1915507 • 24415 KENNEDY CIR, PLAINFIELD, IL, 60544
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-772271 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 2, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA975326846 | ON FILE | Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 6, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN340837 | REPLACED | Dec 6, 2022 | Dec 6, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN340837 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2022 | Jan 3, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA956151706 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2022 | Dec 6, 2022 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0726266 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2020 | Feb 27, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN142017 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2014 | Feb 27, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2073829 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2013 | Feb 27, 2014 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000135 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2012 | Feb 27, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA975326846 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2025 | Dec 6, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN340837 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN340837 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA956151706 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2022 | Dec 6, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0726266 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2022 | Feb 27, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN142017 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2020 | Feb 27, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2073829 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2014 | Feb 27, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000135 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2013 | Feb 27, 2013 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC772271 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2022 |
| MC772271 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2013 |
| MC772271 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 2, 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
22 states • 67 inspections
Violation Summary (43 violations from 67 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 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:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15(g)(2) | 395.15(g)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (67 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2016 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records