AX EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2193714 • 21381 N MEADOWLARK CT, KILDEER, IL, 60047
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-761354 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 1, 2018 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L24A2531 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L23A2531 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L22A2531 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L21A2531 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L20A2531 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L19A2531 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L18A2531 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN131550 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO1389826 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO1385651 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2011 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000762-000 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2011 | Oct 1, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L24A2531 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L23A2531 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L22A2531 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L21A2531 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L20A2531 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L19A2531 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L18A2531 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN131550 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1389826 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1385651 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000762-000 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2011 | Oct 1, 2011 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC761354 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2018 |
| MC761354 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2013 |
| MC761354 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2012 |
| MC761354 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 7, 2011 | — | 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
41 states • 235 inspections
Violation Summary (101 violations from latest 100 of 235 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B4-DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.71A-D | Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.71A | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67 | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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 (235 inspections)
Showing 50 of 235
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROLLA | IS 44 | ...751446 | AX EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 23, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RARITAN TWP | US 202 Secondary | ...997181 | AX EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 3, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANKFORT (FRANKLIN CO) | I 0064 | ...040368 | AX EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 6, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PINE TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...751444 | AX EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 8, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RILEY TWP | I-90 WESTBOUND | ...LV3972 | AX EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 28, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-35NB MM53.25 | ...KK5967 | AX EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 6, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-65 | ...209023 | AX EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 5, 2020 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2020 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2019 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 19, 2018 | GA | FATAL | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2017 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2016 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2014 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2013 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2012 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2012 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events