PHOENIX EXPEDITED INC
USDOT 2472968 • 1631 DEER POINTE DR, SOUTH ELGIN, IL, 60177
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-855223 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 8, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910109-00 | ON FILE | Nov 8, 2024 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD-005109 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2021 | Nov 8, 2024 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD-005109 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2021 | Nov 20, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2872550 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2020 | Nov 8, 2021 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AF-100010-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2019 | Nov 8, 2020 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L18A1078 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2018 | Nov 8, 2019 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L17A1078 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2017 | Nov 8, 2018 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L16A1078 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2016 | Nov 8, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN164396 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2015 | Dec 28, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN164396 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2015 | Nov 8, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1383117 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2014 | Mar 3, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910109-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD-005109 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD-005109 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2024 | Nov 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2872550 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2021 | Nov 8, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | AF-100010-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2020 | Nov 8, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L18A1078 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2019 | Nov 8, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L17A1078 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2018 | Nov 8, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L16A1078 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2017 | Nov 8, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN164396 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2016 | Dec 28, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN164396 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2016 | Nov 8, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1383117 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2015 | Mar 3, 2015 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC855223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2024 |
| MC855223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2020 |
| MC855223 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 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
35 states • 113 inspections
Violation Summary (72 violations from latest 100 of 113 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 6 | 0 | 5 | 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 | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWPB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | 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-SLLIFTA | 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:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LLEAK | A liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(3) | 390.21T(b)(3) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (113 inspections)
Showing 50 of 113
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 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAGRANGE | I80 WB | ...329585 | PHOENIX EXPEDITED INC |
| Feb 5, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Hopkins Twp | I-88 | ...ND2410 | PHOENIX EXPEDITED INC |
| Jan 23, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHLAND TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0008 N | ...659176 | PHOENIX EXPEDITED INC |
| Dec 12, 2024 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...522312 | PHOENIX EXPEDITED INC |
| Apr 5, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO RIDGE | I-294 | ...659177 | PHOENIX EXPEDITED INC |
| Apr 13, 2017 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records