ARGO EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2452690 • 1802 ALTOONA CT, SCHAUMBURG, IL, 60194
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-846803 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 23, 2018 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9122551 | ON FILE | Jan 2, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP93681A | REPLACED | Jan 2, 2023 | Jan 2, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN319149 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2022 | Jan 2, 2023 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0729301 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2021 | Jan 3, 2022 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0729301 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2021 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN229257 | REPLACED | Mar 21, 2018 | Jan 3, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN229257 | CANCELLED | Mar 21, 2018 | Feb 11, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN184189 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2016 | Mar 21, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1148458 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2015 | Jan 3, 2016 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0864214 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2014 | Jan 3, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-9122551 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2026 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP93681A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2025 | Jan 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN319149 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2023 | Jan 2, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0729301 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0729301 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2022 | Jan 3, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN229257 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2021 | Feb 11, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN229257 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2021 | Jan 3, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN184189 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2018 | Mar 21, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1148458 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2016 | Jan 3, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0864214 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2015 | Jan 3, 2015 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC846803 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2018 |
| MC846803 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2016 |
| MC846803 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2015 |
| MC846803 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 3, 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
13 states • 18 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 18 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 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 (18 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2020 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2019 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records