RVS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2300369 • 1285 OLD MILL LN, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 60007
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-785427 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 24, 2013 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2226280 | ON FILE | Jul 27, 2020 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2226280 | REPLACED | May 20, 2020 | Jul 27, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2226280 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2013 | May 20, 2020 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00024872 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2012 | Jun 1, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2226280 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2226280 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2020 | Jul 27, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2226280 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2020 | May 20, 2020 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00024872 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC785427 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 24, 2013 |
| MC785427 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 1, 2012 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
10 states • 84 inspections
Violation Summary (33 violations from 84 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.5A2-UI | Operating a CMV while under the influence of an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol content | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 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 (84 inspections)
Showing 50 of 84
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | Unknown | I 76 AT MP 104 | ...615059 | RVS EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 12, 2025 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Gretna | I-80 | ...266136 | RVS EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 9, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | AURORA | N WINDSOR DR AT E 35TH DR | ...299375 | RVS EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 27, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | DENVER | OUTBOUND PENA BLVD AT MILE MARKER 5.5 AT TOWER RD | ...296460 | RVS EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 15, 2024 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-80 | ...299376 | RVS EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 12, 2023 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AURORA | N AIRPORT BLVD AT E 24TH AVE | ...899268 | RVS EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 25, 2022 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | I- 80 | ...206347 | RVS EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 3, 2022 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLN | I80 | ...239079 | RVS EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 19, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARVEY | 148TH ST | ...655793 | RVS EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 5, 2020 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 28, 2019 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2017 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2016 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2016 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records