DAM EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1956060 • 5114 N MULLIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60630
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-776910 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 22, 2019 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 563-01-45 | ON FILE | Mar 24, 2022 | Mar 24, 2023 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP5630145 01 | REPLACED | Mar 24, 2021 | Mar 24, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00533470 | REPLACED | Mar 22, 2019 | Mar 24, 2021 |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | A-ONE2018-1791 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2018 | Jul 4, 2018 |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | A-ONE2018-1791 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2018 | Mar 22, 2019 |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | A-ONE2018-1791 | REPLACED | Mar 25, 2018 | Mar 25, 2018 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 02945228 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2016 | Mar 25, 2018 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2945228 | REPLACED | Mar 25, 2016 | Mar 25, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2945228 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS046465-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2015 | Mar 25, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS046465-01 | REPLACED | May 18, 2015 | Jul 30, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS046465-01 | CANCELLED | May 18, 2015 | Sep 3, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS046465-01 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2015 | May 18, 2015 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8301457 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2014 | Mar 26, 2015 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8301457 | REPLACED | Sep 5, 2014 | Nov 21, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8301457 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 5, 2014 | Dec 29, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 563-01-45 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 24, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP5630145 01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00533470 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2021 | Mar 24, 2021 |
| CANCEL | A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2018-1791 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2019 | Mar 22, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2018-1791 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 4, 2018 | Jul 4, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 02945228 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2018 | Mar 25, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2018-1791 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2018 | Mar 25, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2945228 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2945228 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2016 | Mar 25, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS046465-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2016 | Mar 25, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS046465-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2015 | Sep 3, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS046465-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2015 | Jul 30, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS046465-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2015 | May 18, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8301457 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2015 | Mar 26, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8301457 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2014 | Dec 29, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8301457 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2014 | Nov 21, 2014 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC776910 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2019 |
| MC776910 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 24, 2016 |
| MC776910 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 29, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2016 |
| MC776910 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2014 |
| MC776910 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 15, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC776910 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Mar 29, 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
9 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (12 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | 87185453 | DESERT HILLS IF | CA | Level 1 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 86297603 | Roadside | IA | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.9, 392.2-SLLS2, 395.8E | Yes |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 85748707 | SHAWNEE COUNTY - 177 | KS | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 85619114 | GEORGETOWN IN | IN | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 86581357 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 85043197 | EHRENBERG AZ | AZ | Level 3 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 84949771 | PHILLIPS | NE | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 12, 2025 | 84126022 | FORT MORGAN CO | CO | Level 2 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 84008992 | BELLEVIEW FL | FL | Level 3 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLLR, 395.24 | No |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 83910458 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND | NE | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 28, 2024 | 81738592 | HWY 20 EB | IA | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 79202563 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE | CA | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2016 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records