SPECTRUM EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2291589 • 484 MILES PKWY UNIT B, BARTLETT, IL, 60103
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-814471 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 12, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA7411774 | ON FILE | Nov 10, 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | CARGO | PC20082298 | ON FILE | Aug 27, 2020 | Aug 27, 2021 |
Insurance History (31 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NNFTK5277061 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2024 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-008115-01 | REPLACED | Aug 29, 2024 | Nov 11, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-008115-01 | REPLACED | Aug 29, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-008115-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 29, 2024 | Nov 12, 2024 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001575-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2023 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001575-01 | REPLACED | Aug 29, 2023 | Oct 3, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001575-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 29, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001575-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 29, 2022 | Aug 29, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001163-00 | REPLACED | Jan 5, 2022 | Aug 29, 2022 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001163-00 | REPLACED | Aug 27, 2021 | Jan 5, 2022 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001163-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 27, 2021 | Jan 14, 2022 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC20082298 | CANCELLED | Aug 27, 2020 | Aug 27, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1861406 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2020 | Aug 27, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1861406 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1861406 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2020 | Feb 27, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01861406 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2020 | Feb 27, 2020 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08472774 | CANCELLED | Oct 31, 2019 | Feb 27, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP45061 00 | REPLACED | Apr 25, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP45061 00 | CANCELLED | Oct 31, 2018 | Apr 25, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP35083 00 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2018 | Oct 31, 2018 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP35083 00 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2018 | May 8, 2018 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP25025 00 | REPLACED | Nov 5, 2017 | Jan 17, 2018 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP25025 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2017 | Nov 5, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB001318 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2016 | Jan 17, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB000644 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2015 | Jan 17, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB000644 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2015 | May 25, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB000644 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2015 | Apr 22, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS028306 | CANCELLED | Jan 18, 2014 | Jan 17, 2015 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2222123 | REPLACED | Jul 11, 2013 | Jan 18, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2222123 | REPLACED | May 20, 2013 | Jul 11, 2013 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2222123 | NAME CHANGED | May 20, 2013 | Aug 19, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA7411774 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | NNFTK5277061 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2025 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-008115-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2024 | Nov 12, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-008115-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2024 | Nov 11, 2024 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001575-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-008115-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001575-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001575-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2023 | Oct 3, 2023 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001575-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2023 | Aug 29, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001163-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2022 | Aug 29, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001163-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2022 | Jan 14, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001163-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2022 | Jan 5, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC20082298 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2021 | Aug 27, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC20082298 | CARGO | Aug 27, 2021 | Aug 27, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1861406 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2020 | Aug 27, 2020 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1861406 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1861406 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2020 | Feb 27, 2020 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08472774 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2020 | Feb 27, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01861406 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2020 | Feb 27, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP45061 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP45061 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2019 | Apr 25, 2019 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP35083 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2018 | Oct 31, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP35083 00 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2018 | May 8, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP25025 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2018 | Jan 17, 2018 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP25025 00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2017 | Nov 5, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB001318 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2017 | Jan 17, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB000644 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2016 | Jan 17, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB000644 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2015 | May 25, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB000644 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2015 | Apr 22, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS028306 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2015 | Jan 17, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2222123 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2014 | Jan 18, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2222123 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2013 | Aug 19, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2222123 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2013 | Jul 11, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-814471 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (19 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC814471 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2025 |
| MC814471 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2024 |
| MC814471 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2024 |
| MC814471 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2023 |
| MC814471 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC814471 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2022 |
| MC814471 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2021 |
| MC814471 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2020 |
| MC814471 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 27, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC814471 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2020 |
| MC814471 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2019 |
| MC814471 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2018 |
| MC814471 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 24, 2018 | REVOKED | Apr 21, 2020 |
| MC814471 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2017 |
| MC814471 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2017 |
| MC814471 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2016 |
| MC814471 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2015 |
| MC814471 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2013 |
| MC814471 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 29, 2013 | REVOKED | Oct 12, 2018 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2018 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | Oct 12, 2018 |
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
10 states • 14 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 14 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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:393.86B1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 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 (14 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 85 NB AT MILE MARKER 168 | ...NC9968 | SPECTRUM EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 11, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(CRAWFORD COUNTY) | US71N | ...220849 | SPECTRUM EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 8, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0145 N | ...UM1982 | SPECTRUM EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 17, 2020 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2020 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2019 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2019 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2018 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2018 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2018 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2018 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2018 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2018 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2018 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 1, 2018 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2017 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2017 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2017 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
61 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 61 events