IKO EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2120480 • 200 HOWARD AVE SUITE 244, DES PLAINES, IL, 60018
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-739043 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 7, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AI-100043-00 | ON FILE | Dec 6, 2020 | Dec 6, 2021 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | GIC 12-0900-00105 | ON FILE | Feb 16, 2011 | Mar 24, 2011 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9882311 05 | REPLACED | Dec 6, 2019 | Dec 6, 2019 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9882311 05 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2019 | Dec 6, 2020 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9882311 04 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2019 | Dec 6, 2019 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9882311 04 | REPLACED | Dec 6, 2018 | Jan 10, 2019 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9882311 03 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2017 | Dec 6, 2018 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9882311 02 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2016 | Dec 6, 2017 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882311 01 | REPLACED | Dec 6, 2015 | Dec 6, 2015 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9882311 01 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2015 | Dec 6, 2016 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0059457 | REPLACED | Dec 6, 2014 | Dec 6, 2015 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8337897 | REPLACED | Dec 6, 2013 | Dec 6, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8337897 | REPLACED | Dec 6, 2011 | Dec 6, 2013 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 012944869-C1410 | REPLACED | Feb 16, 2011 | Feb 16, 2011 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GIC 12-1921-00105 | CANCELLED | Feb 16, 2011 | Dec 6, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | AI-100043-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2021 | Dec 6, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9882311 05 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2020 | Dec 6, 2020 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9882311 04 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2019 | Dec 6, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9882311 05 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2019 | Dec 6, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9882311 04 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2019 | Jan 10, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9882311 03 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2018 | Dec 6, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9882311 02 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2017 | Dec 6, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9882311 01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2016 | Dec 6, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0059457 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2015 | Dec 6, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882311 01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2015 | Dec 6, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8337897 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2014 | Dec 6, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8337897 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2013 | Dec 6, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 12-1921-00105 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2011 | Dec 6, 2011 |
| CANCEL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 12-0900-00105 | CARGO | Mar 24, 2011 | Mar 24, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 012944869-C1410 | CARGO | Feb 16, 2011 | Feb 16, 2011 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC739043 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2020 |
| MC739043 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2019 |
| MC739043 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2018 |
| MC739043 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2017 |
| MC739043 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2016 |
| MC739043 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 1, 2011 |
| MC739043 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 4, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC739043 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2011 |
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
21 states • 73 inspections
Violation Summary (81 violations from 73 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | 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:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:387.303B4I | 387.303B4I | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106C1-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F4/R | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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:393.102(a)(1)(i) | Insufficient means to prevent forward movement | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (73 inspections)
Showing 50 of 73
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WORTH TWP | I-294 N/B | ...264848 | IKO EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 27, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2019 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2018 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records