DAF EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2437832 • 1535 BAYBERRY LANE, PINGREE GROVE, IL, 60140
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-840792 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 17, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA990210739 | ON FILE | Apr 4, 2025 | May 3, 2025 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA990210739 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2024 | Apr 4, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT661418001 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT661418001 | CANCELLED | Aug 14, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT661418001 | REPLACED | Aug 14, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT661418001 | REPLACED | Dec 6, 2023 | Aug 14, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT661418001 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2023 | Aug 23, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 661418001 | REPLACED | Dec 6, 2022 | Dec 6, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WK259227 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2019 | Jan 4, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WK259227 | REPLACED | Dec 6, 2019 | Dec 6, 2022 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0115981001 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2018 | Jan 3, 2020 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0115981001 | REPLACED | Dec 6, 2018 | Dec 6, 2019 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0057563 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2015 | Dec 6, 2018 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0057563 | CANCELLED | Apr 21, 2014 | Jun 30, 2015 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0057563 | REPLACED | Dec 6, 2013 | Apr 21, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA990210739 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2025 | May 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA990210739 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT661418001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT661418001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT661418001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT661418001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT661418001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2024 | Aug 14, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 661418001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WK259227 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2023 | Jan 4, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WK259227 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2022 | Dec 6, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0115981001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2020 | Jan 3, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0115981001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2019 | Dec 6, 2019 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0057563 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2018 | Dec 6, 2018 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0057563 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0057563 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2014 | Apr 21, 2014 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC840792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2024 |
| MC840792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2024 |
| MC840792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2018 |
| MC840792 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 12, 2013 | — | 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
37 states • 210 inspections
Violation Summary (111 violations from latest 100 of 210 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 13 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 3 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3B2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLTRS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (210 inspections)
Showing 50 of 210
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SODUS TWP | E I 94 | ...UK8041 | DAF EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 26, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MORRIS | STH 029 WB | ...UT7481 | DAF EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 1, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLOVERDALE | I-70 | ...UR4269 | DAF EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 8, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...241596 | DAF EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 14, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DENHAM SPRINGS | LA-3002 | ...241596 | DAF EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 16, 2018 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records