IMPERIAL EXPRESS LLC

USDOT 2266591 • 1031 E 103RD ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60628

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,266,591
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2162358145
Power Units (MCS-150)
23
Drivers (MCS-150)
20
MCS-150 Mileage
1,030,780
Physical Address
1031 E 103RD ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60628
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jul 15, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-773797ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryZACAT6550203ON FILEJul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2023

Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryZACAT6550200REPLACEDAug 15, 2019Jul 15, 2022
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryAI2-Z41-437212-035REPLACEDMar 1, 2015Aug 15, 2019
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryAI2-Z41-437212-03REPLACEDMar 1, 2013Mar 1, 2015
LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryAS7Z4143721203REPLACEDMar 1, 2012Mar 1, 2013

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZACAT6550203BIPD/PrimaryJul 15, 2023Jul 15, 2023
TERM/REPLARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZACAT6550200BIPD/PrimaryJul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022
TERM/REPLLIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.AI2-Z41-437212-035BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2019Aug 15, 2019
TERM/REPLLIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.AI2-Z41-437212-03BIPD/PrimaryMar 1, 2015Mar 1, 2015
TERM/REPLLIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATIONAS7Z4143721203BIPD/PrimaryMar 1, 2013Mar 1, 2013

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC773797MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMay 17, 2012Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
32%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
51
Violations
62
14 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
19.6%
Driver OOS %
2.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
23
Drivers (MCS-150)
20
Crash Records
12

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
4
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
1
May
2
Jun
3
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
4
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 51 of 51 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

12 states51 inspections

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Violation Summary (62 violations from 51 inspections)

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Violation Summary (62 violations from 51 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1018Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HLIWFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C2Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.82DUMTTexting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11LRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2POperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.102C2-CCargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely aff10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106D-CCargo securement - front end structure115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.207(b)Frame cracked/broken/sagging118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
19.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
-3.8 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.22vs nat'l 1.80
-0.58 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (51 inspections)

Showing 50 of 51

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Inspection History (51 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 26, 202687431354AIKEN SCSCLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Mar 18, 202687353181FREMONT ININLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS2, 395.22G-ELDMFVNo
Mar 10, 202687269320MONROEVILLE OHOHLevel 3TRAILMOBIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLIFTANo
Mar 9, 202687259011CAIRO OHOHLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Dec 2, 202586483855SPARTA WIWILevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 10, 202586307364JANESVILLE WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Sep 29, 202585923987MANCHESTER TNTNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75A3-TAOL, 395.3A1-HOSPDYes
Jul 28, 202585350992GRASS LAKE SCALE E/BMILevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Jul 11, 202585240244TRENTON GAGALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLSWZNo
Jul 2, 202585163243CANTON OHOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS3No
Jun 19, 202585020233NEW BUFFALO TWPMILevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Jun 3, 202584859077LIMA OHOHLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 27, 202584809078MANCHESTER TNTNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4396.3A1-BALR, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Mar 7, 202584073175FORT PAYNE, ALALLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4396.5B-HLIW, 393.55C2, 395.22H2No
Mar 3, 202584074043COMMERCE GAGALevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.82DUMTNo
Feb 6, 202583825268TOMPKINSVILLEKYLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 17, 202483424628ROADSIDEALLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER5393.60D, 392.2RG, 393.11LRNo
Dec 13, 202483399751PLEASANT PRAIRIE WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA3No
Dec 10, 202483411141GROVETOWN GAGALevel 3ACE TRAVEL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Dec 3, 202483340380HARLEYVILLE SCSCLevel 3ACE TRAILE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Nov 18, 202483194662I-290ILLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2PNo
Oct 15, 202482920470D15ILLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 24, 202482744485ROADSIDEALLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 6, 202482595752ROADSIDEALLevel 3ACE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 20, 202482491922GALLATIN TNTNLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jul 12, 202482103251I59 206 MMALLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 25, 202481959219ROADSIDEALLevel 3ACE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 18, 202481386586I-85 SB ROADSIDESCLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER3395.24(d), 396.17(c), 393.75(a)(3)Yes
Apr 15, 202481365225ROADSIDEOHLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 19, 202480981169MANCHESTER TNTNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9A-LIL, 393.47A-BCFSBD, 396.3A1-BALACYes
Jan 23, 202480665685RoadsideALLevel 2ACE SEMI-TRAILER4392.2, 393.60(d), 396.5(b)No
Jan 9, 202480612110PORTAGE ININLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4393.102C2-C, 396.3A1-TAOCV, 393.106D-CYes
Dec 15, 202380412641ALCORN COUNTYMSLevel 2UNK SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 15, 202380404073VAN WERT SCALESOHLevel 3JAYCO INC FULL TRAILER1392.2No
Nov 28, 202380293563LOWELL ININLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 395.3A3I-HOSPDITNo
Nov 22, 202380256255ROADSIDE INSPECTIONOHLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 17, 202380191317BRAKE CHECKALLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 2, 202380081505RoadsideTNLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.207(b)Yes
Aug 31, 202379559957ROADSIDE INSPECTIONOHLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2Yes
Aug 29, 202379581949GILES COUNTY SCALESTNLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.47(e), 393.53(b), 392.2No
Aug 29, 202379531341ROADSIDEALLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 9, 202379364232GILES COUNTY SCALESTNLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 9, 202379361531ROADSIDEALLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 19, 202379182218ROADSIDEALLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 28, 202379027320ST. CROIX WEIGH STATIONMNLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3)Yes
Jun 27, 202378995305ROADSIDE INSPECTIONOHLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9(a)No
May 25, 202378726651ROADSIDEALLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1396.5(b)No
May 12, 202378620830ROADSIDE INSPECTIONOHLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 26, 202378465641FRANKLINKYLevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 24, 202378441571US-223 @ CROCKETT HWYMILevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

28 total · 17.9% OOS
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InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
12
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
12

Crash History (12 records)

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Crash History (12 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 30, 2023WITOW00OREGONUSH 014 WB...FD8198IMPERIAL EXPRESS LLC
Nov 10, 2022ININJURY02CHESTERTON(PORTER)I-94...FD8199IMPERIAL EXPRESS LLC
Feb 7, 2022INTOW00FISHERSI-69...KB2022IMPERIAL EXPRESS LLC
Jun 14, 2019TNTOW00
Aug 7, 2018KYTOW00
Apr 24, 2018INTOW00
Feb 18, 2016ILTOW00
Dec 16, 2014OHTOW00
Oct 21, 2013ILTOW00
Jul 31, 2013TNINJURY01
Apr 1, 2013INTOW00
Jul 3, 2012ILTOW00

Compliance Timeline

17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Oct 30, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 15, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 10, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in IN
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jul 15, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 7, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 15, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 14, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 7, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 24, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 18, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 1, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 16, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 21, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 31, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 1, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 1, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION • BIPD/Primary
Jul 3, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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