NIC EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2052765 • 6301 N LEROY, CHICAGO, IL, 60646
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZR4228 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | CA 7638429 | ON FILE | Sep 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2012 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZR4228 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZR4228 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2023 | Jul 3, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01842618 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2020 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01842618 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2020 | Jun 6, 2023 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-03111-19 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2019 | Feb 27, 2020 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-03111-19 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2019 | Feb 26, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2873839 | CANCELLED | Feb 16, 2018 | Feb 16, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2873839 | CANCELLED | May 9, 2016 | Feb 16, 2018 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA02873839 | CANCELLED | Feb 16, 2016 | May 9, 2016 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM008762-02 | CANCELLED | Dec 28, 2015 | Mar 1, 2016 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM008762-02 | REPLACED | Dec 28, 2015 | Feb 16, 2016 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM008762-02 | CANCELLED | Sep 26, 2015 | Feb 29, 2016 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM008762-02 | REPLACED | Sep 26, 2015 | Dec 28, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM008762-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 12, 2015 | Sep 26, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM008762-01 | REPLACED | Sep 26, 2014 | Aug 12, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM008762-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 26, 2014 | Aug 28, 2015 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1859724 | REPLACED | Sep 26, 2012 | Sep 26, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7638429 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2012 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7638429 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZR4228 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZR4228 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01842618 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01842618 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZR4228 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-03111-19 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2020 | Feb 27, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-03111-19 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2873839 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2019 | Feb 16, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2873839 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2018 | Feb 16, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA02873839 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2016 | May 9, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM008762-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM008762-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 29, 2016 | Feb 29, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM008762-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2016 | Feb 16, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM008762-02 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2015 | Dec 28, 2015 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM008762-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2015 | Sep 26, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM008762-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2015 | Aug 28, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM008762-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2015 | Aug 12, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1859724 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2014 | Sep 26, 2014 |
| NAMECHG | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7638429 | CARGO | Oct 15, 2012 | Oct 15, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7638429 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2012 | Oct 15, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7638429 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2012 | Sep 26, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-625514 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC625514 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 10, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2023 |
| MC625514 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2020 |
| MC625514 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 7, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC625514 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2018 |
| MC625514 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2016 |
| MC625514 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2016 |
| MC625514 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2015 |
| MC625514 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2015 |
| MC625514 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2012 |
| MC625514 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 21, 2010 | REVOKED | Feb 25, 2019 |
| MC625514 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | DISMISSED | Dec 11, 2007 | — | 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
2 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-L | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | 87171647 | LAKE GENEVA WI | WI | Level 2 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLUCR, 393.81-H | Yes |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 85712511 | I94 | IL | Level 3 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 5, 2024 | 81324670 | SAUKVILLE WI | WI | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.16(a), 395.8(a) | No |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 80773198 | ELKHORN WI | WI | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 390.21T(c), 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.19 | No |
| Jan 5, 2024 | 80573166 | STURTEVANT WI | WI | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.9A-LHLI, 392.2-SLLUCR, 390.21T(c) | No |
| Dec 4, 2023 | 80312735 | US 30 AT MOLINE ROAD | IL | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 391.11(b)(4) | Yes |
| Aug 20, 2023 | 79456912 | INTERSTATE | IL | Level 2 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| May 18, 2023 | 78676127 | 008 - BOLINGBROOK - I-55 S/B | IL | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 16, 2023 | 78646149 | 008 - BOLINGBROOK - I-55 S/B | IL | Level 1 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.9(a), 393.95(f) | 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
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA FAYETTE | IH 043 SB | ...458125 | NIC EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 22, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Libertyville Twp | I-94 EASTBOUND | ...MV3968 | NIC EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 15, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAKDALE | EB 694 / HWY 36 | ...281195 | NIC EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 14, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 19, 2018 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2016 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2015 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2013 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events