PROFIT EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1994530 • 1152 W CHATHAM DR, PALATINE, IL, 60067
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-796476 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 7, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6512742 | ON FILE | Aug 20, 2022 | Aug 20, 2022 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF011121 | CANCELLED | Aug 20, 2020 | Sep 28, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF011121 | REPLACED | Aug 20, 2020 | Aug 20, 2022 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882840 03 | CANCELLED | Aug 20, 2019 | Aug 20, 2020 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882840 02 | CANCELLED | Aug 20, 2018 | Aug 20, 2019 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882840 01 | CANCELLED | Aug 20, 2017 | Aug 20, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08564101 | CANCELLED | Aug 20, 2016 | Aug 20, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN177429 | REPLACED | Aug 20, 2015 | Aug 20, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN177429 | CANCELLED | Aug 20, 2015 | Sep 20, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN177429 | REPLACED | Aug 20, 2015 | Aug 20, 2016 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00033029 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2014 | Aug 20, 2015 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00033029 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2014 | Aug 24, 2015 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1806588 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2012 | Aug 24, 2012 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1806588 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2012 | Aug 24, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF011121 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2022 | Sep 28, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF011121 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2022 | Aug 20, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6512742 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2022 | Aug 20, 2022 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882840 03 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2020 | Aug 20, 2020 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882840 02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2019 | Aug 20, 2019 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882840 01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2018 | Aug 20, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08564101 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2017 | Aug 20, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN177429 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2016 | Sep 20, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN177429 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2016 | Aug 20, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00033029 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2015 | Aug 24, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN177429 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2015 | Aug 20, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00033029 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2015 | Aug 20, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1806588 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2014 | Aug 24, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1806588 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2012 | Aug 24, 2012 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC796476 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2022 |
| MC796476 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 14, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC796476 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2020 |
| MC796476 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2019 |
| MC796476 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2018 |
| MC796476 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2017 |
| MC796476 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2015 |
| MC796476 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2015 |
| MC796476 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 31, 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 • 135 inspections
Violation Summary (123 violations from latest 100 of 135 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNP | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 2 | 2 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 2 | 0 | 8 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BNMH | Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:173.30-HMCS | 173.30-HMCS | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516C1-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s). | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817E2-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.10(a)(3) | Failure to stop at railroad crossing - CMV requiring display of HM placards | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:177.817(e) | Placard deteriorated/damaged | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 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 (135 inspections)
Showing 50 of 135
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GASTONIA | 85 | ...322581 | PROFIT EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 18, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ARNOLD | CST MANUFACTURERS DR | ...204936 | PROFIT EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 8, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-77 NB | ...290279 | PROFIT EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 4, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMMOND | 80 | ...204936 | PROFIT EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 6, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | EDGEFIELD | CALLISON HWY | ...940666 | PROFIT EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 29, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...940666 | PROFIT EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 29, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 17, 2018 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2017 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 17, 2015 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records