MDX LINE INC
USDOT 2324273 • 18424 NW FRONTAGE RD, JOLIET, IL, 60404
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-891560 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 2, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2601083 | ON FILE | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA975360437 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA975360437 | REPLACED | Dec 3, 2023 | Mar 6, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA975360437 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 3, 2023 | Mar 13, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO8000283 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2022 | Dec 3, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA943974007 | REPLACED | Dec 3, 2020 | Dec 3, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN250895 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2018 | Dec 3, 2020 |
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2162383 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2014 | Dec 3, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2601083 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA975360437 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA975360437 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2024 | Mar 13, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA975360437 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO8000283 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2023 | Dec 3, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA943974007 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2022 | Dec 3, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN250895 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2020 | Dec 3, 2020 |
| CANCEL | GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2162383 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2018 | Dec 3, 2018 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC891560 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2025 |
| MC891560 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2024 |
| MC891560 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2023 |
| MC891560 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2020 |
| MC891560 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2018 |
| MC891560 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 9, 2014 | — | 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
46 states • 367 inspections
Violation Summary (139 violations from latest 100 of 367 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.118D-CDL | Cargo securement - boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| fmcsr:2-SLLED | 2-SLLED | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLTCD | 2-SLLTCD | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B4-ELDDFCE | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to recertify the record after edits are made | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71C-LCDL | 383.71C-LCDL | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F4-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87A-FPLA | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (367 inspections)
Showing 50 of 367
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | NJ | FATAL | 1 | 1 | EDISON | Rt 501 (New Durham Road) | ...695778 | MDX LINE INC |
| Dec 19, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WAYNE | I- 69 NB 310.7MM | ...606212 | MDX LINE INC |
| Oct 2, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | U059 | ...MH6898 | MDX LINE INC |
| Mar 2, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | 0234 / DUMFRIES ROAD | ...606212 | MDX LINE INC |
| Feb 6, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0030 W | ...618272 | MDX LINE INC |
| Jan 21, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | Linden City | US 1 (Herbert Highway) | ...296523 | MDX LINE INC |
| Dec 6, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-40 | ...298145 | MDX LINE INC |
| Oct 15, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | RAMSEY BORO | Island Avenue | ...LT3912 | MDX LINE INC |
| Oct 14, 2024 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLTON | RTE 90 W MM 80 | ...012999 | MDX LINE INC |
| Aug 8, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ANTRIM TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...296520 | MDX LINE INC |
| Feb 24, 2016 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records