NIS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2505119 • 7667 W 95TH ST SUITE 300, HICKORY HILLS, IL, 60457
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TS TS CA0000134 00 | ON FILE | Jan 7, 2025 | May 23, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TS TS CA0000134 00 | REPLACED | May 23, 2024 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08884249 001 | REPLACED | May 23, 2023 | May 23, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901259229-00 | CANCELLED | May 23, 2022 | May 23, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | JNG000316-00 | CANCELLED | May 23, 2021 | May 23, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883267 02 | CANCELLED | May 23, 2020 | May 23, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883267 01 | CANCELLED | May 23, 2019 | May 23, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WWW160122-01 | REPLACED | May 23, 2018 | May 23, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WWW160122-00 | REPLACED | May 23, 2017 | May 23, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-04143-16 | REPLACED | May 23, 2016 | May 23, 2017 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-04143-15 | REPLACED | May 23, 2015 | May 23, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TS TS CA0000134 00 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2025 | May 23, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TS TS CA0000134 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08884249 001 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2024 | May 23, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259229-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2023 | May 23, 2023 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | JNG000316-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2022 | May 23, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883267 02 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2021 | May 23, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883267 01 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2020 | May 23, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WWW160122-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2019 | May 23, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WWW160122-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2018 | May 23, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-04143-16 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2017 | May 23, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-04143-15 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2016 | May 23, 2016 |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC868432 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 23, 2025 |
| MC868432 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 23, 2025 |
| MC868432 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 23, 2023 |
| MC868432 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 23, 2023 |
| MC868432 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 23, 2022 |
| MC868432 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 23, 2022 |
| MC868432 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 21, 2021 |
| MC868432 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 21, 2021 |
| MC868432 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 18, 2020 |
| MC868432 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 18, 2020 |
| MC868432 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 5, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC868432 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 5, 2015 | — | 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
31 states • 145 inspections
Violation Summary (124 violations from latest 100 of 145 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-SGNCNB | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | 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:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5A-HNL | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCAD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | 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:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | 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:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | 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-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.83(a) | Exhaust system location defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| 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:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (145 inspections)
Showing 50 of 145
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEMONWEIR | IH 090 WB | ...230595 | NIS EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 9, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL MONROE | Lena Landegger Hwy | ...531463 | NIS EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 4, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WASHINGTON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...290904 | NIS EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 7, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WALTERBORO | INTERSTATE 95 | ...241749 | NIS EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 20, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UPPER SAUCON TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0078 E | ...469915 | NIS EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 14, 2024 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WILLIAMSBURG | I 0075 | ...290904 | NIS EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 20, 2023 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | I-55 | ...140547 | NIS EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 27, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | CAPITAL BELTWAY | ...633317 | NIS EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 4, 2023 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | I070 | ...291182 | NIS EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 26, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | 8 MILE | ...884726 | NIS EXPRESS INC |
| May 15, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | HILLSBOROUGH | 40 | ...337173 | NIS EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 6, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WAYNESVILLE | 19 | ...JK4875 | NIS EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 25, 2021 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNION | 84-W | ...231153 | NIS EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 5, 2021 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTER | RTE 20 @ BLANFORD RD | ...287818 | NIS EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 20, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | S ASHLAND AVE | ...231097 | NIS EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 18, 2021 | GA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | I-75 NB / MADISON HWY | ...231153 | NIS EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 11, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENFIELD | I70W | ...197729 | NIS EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 10, 2020 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2020 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 15, 2020 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2019 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 38 events