OTR EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2515919 • 720 PARKWOOD AVE, ROMEOVILLE, IL, 60446
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-872917 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 27, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA9590595 | ON FILE | Oct 25, 2025 | Apr 3, 2026 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA9590595 | REPLACED | Oct 25, 2025 | Oct 25, 2025 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910106-00 | CANCELLED | May 23, 2025 | Oct 25, 2025 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910106-00 | REPLACED | Apr 28, 2025 | May 23, 2025 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910106-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 28, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910106-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 2024 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910106-00 | REPLACED | Oct 25, 2024 | Apr 28, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | BMP1500778-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2024 | Oct 25, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | BMP1500778-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2024 | Sep 12, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | BMP1500778-00 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08884432 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2023 | Jun 26, 2024 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | W17AF00243 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2022 | Jun 26, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2278270 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2020 | Jun 26, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP55049 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2019 | Jun 26, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7803973 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2018 | Jun 26, 2019 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0709266 | CANCELLED | Dec 17, 2014 | Sep 18, 2015 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-03155-14 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2014 | Dec 17, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA9590595 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2026 | Apr 3, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA9590595 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2025 | Oct 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910106-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2025 | Oct 25, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910106-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910106-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910106-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2025 | May 23, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910106-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2025 | Apr 28, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BMP1500778-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2024 | Oct 25, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BMP1500778-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2024 | Sep 12, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BMP1500778-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08884432 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | W17AF00243 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2278270 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2022 | Jun 26, 2022 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP55049 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2020 | Jun 26, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7803973 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2019 | Jun 26, 2019 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0709266 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2015 | Sep 18, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03155-14 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2014 | Dec 17, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-872917 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC872917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2025 |
| MC872917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2024 |
| MC872917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2024 |
| MC872917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 26, 2023 |
| MC872917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2020 |
| MC872917 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 18, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC872917 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 24, 2014 | REVOKED | Sep 28, 2015 |
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 • 240 inspections
Violation Summary (93 violations from latest 100 of 240 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | 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: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 | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BDC | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TALS | Tires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | 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 (240 inspections)
Showing 50 of 240
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (17 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORT ALLEN | I-10 | ...241073 | OTR EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 9, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | not in city limit | I-40 | ...241075 | OTR EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 19, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | VERSAILLES | BG9002 | ...MA4179 | OTR EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 25, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAKWOOD TWP | I-74 | ...KH8425 | OTR EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 26, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LINCOLNTON | STANFORD RD | ...MA4178 | OTR EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 14, 2025 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | GLENCOE | US-412 | ...KJ5938 | OTR EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 14, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FORT WORTH | 1200 HIGHWAY 114 | ...894049 | OTR EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 30, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | HIGHWAY 41 N AT NEW HOPE RD | ...MA4163 | OTR EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 19, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DUCHOUQUET (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 33 | ...241067 | OTR EXPRESS INC, |
| Jan 15, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KNOXVILLE | I-640 | ...754207 | OTR EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 17, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | JEFFERSON | I 85 S NEAR 11 | ...KJ5940 | OTR EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 6, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | KILGORE | N STATE HIGHWAY 42 | ...JU8662 | OTR EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 3, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOWLING GREEN | I 0065 | ...GV7405 | OTR EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 23, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELK GROVE TWP | I-290 | ...GY5833 | OTR EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 29, 2021 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | 4900 | LA-13 | ...GX1622 | OTR EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 19, 2021 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | HUNTINGTON | I-64 MP 10 | ...GX1607 | OTR EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 1, 2019 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events