CONVOY EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2478227 • 13939 KOSTNER AVE, CRESTWOOD, IL, 60418-2299
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
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA8719025 | ON FILE | Feb 25, 2025 | Feb 25, 2026 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA8719025 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA8719025 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK8719025 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 2024 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK8719025 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2024 | Apr 7, 2024 |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6514713 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2024 | Feb 25, 2024 |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6514713 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2024 | Feb 25, 2024 |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6514713 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2023 | Feb 25, 2024 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0189746002 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2022 | Feb 25, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0189746002 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2022 | Mar 28, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901259114-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2021 | Feb 25, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP55203 00 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2020 | Feb 25, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00464118 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2019 | Feb 25, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO1389619 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2014 | May 29, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA8719025 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA8719025 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA8719025 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK8719025 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK8719025 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2024 | Apr 7, 2024 |
| CANCEL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6514713 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2024 | Feb 25, 2024 |
| CANCEL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6514713 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2024 | Feb 25, 2024 |
| CANCEL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6514713 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2024 | Feb 25, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0189746002 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 28, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0189746002 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2023 | Feb 25, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259114-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2022 | Feb 25, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP55203 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2021 | Feb 25, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00464118 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2020 | Feb 25, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1389619 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2014 | May 29, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-857415 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-857415 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC857415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2025 |
| MC857415 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2025 |
| MC857415 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2024 |
| MC857415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2024 |
| MC857415 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2022 |
| MC857415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2022 |
| MC857415 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2020 |
| MC857415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2020 |
| MC857415 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 26, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC857415 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 26, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC857415 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 14, 2014 | REVOKED | Jun 4, 2014 |
| MC857415 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 14, 2014 | REVOKED | Jun 4, 2014 |
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
6 states • 69 inspections
Violation Summary (84 violations from 69 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| 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:393.75A3-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:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2Y | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | 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:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15(g)(2) | 395.15(g)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.5(a)(2) | BAC 0.04+ | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 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 (69 inspections)
Showing 50 of 69
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-24 | ...262761 | CONVOY EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 2, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 75S MM306 NEAR GA 140 | ...671617 | CONVOY EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 10, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | CEDARTOWN HWY AT OLD CEDARTOWN RD | ...262760 | CONVOY EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 21, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHAMPAIGN | I-57 | ...235044 | CONVOY EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 8, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 75 N AT MM 290 | ...NE2798 | CONVOY EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 16, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 75 S MILE MARKER 345 | ...NE2795 | CONVOY EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 6, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARWOOD HTS | N HARLEM AVE | ...BA4564 | CONVOY EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 24, 2020 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records