SUN EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2575849 • DBA: SUN EXPRESS • 4300 LINCOLN AVE, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL, 60008
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-900966 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 28, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1977158 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF-005096 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2021 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-02368-20 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2020 | Oct 2, 2021 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-02368-19 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2019 | Oct 2, 2020 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-02368-18 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2018 | Oct 2, 2019 |
| GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CRC541000189 00 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2018 | Oct 2, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1227823 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2017 | Mar 6, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1227823 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2017 | Mar 6, 2017 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1227823 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2017 | Dec 4, 2017 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1227823 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2016 | Mar 6, 2017 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1227823 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2015 | Mar 6, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1977158 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF-005096 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02368-20 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2021 | Oct 2, 2021 |
| CANCEL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02368-19 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2020 | Oct 2, 2020 |
| CANCEL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02368-18 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2019 | Oct 2, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | CRC541000189 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2018 | Oct 2, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1227823 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2018 | Mar 6, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1227823 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2017 | Dec 4, 2017 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1227823 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2017 | Mar 6, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1227823 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2017 | Mar 6, 2017 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1227823 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2016 | Mar 6, 2016 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC900966 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2021 |
| MC900966 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2020 |
| MC900966 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2019 |
| MC900966 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2018 |
| MC900966 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2018 |
| MC900966 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2017 |
| MC900966 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2016 |
| MC900966 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 13, 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
43 states • 377 inspections
Violation Summary (64 violations from latest 100 of 377 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | 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:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-ML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 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 (377 inspections)
Showing 50 of 377
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | I-24 | ...537709 | SUN EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 21, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROANOKE CITY | 2902 HERSHBERGER RD NW | ...KL6994 | SUN EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 16, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 40.649730/-121.176510 | ...LN4378 | SUN EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 14, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PASCO | SR-124*000.02 | ...LP8071 | SUN EXPRESS |
| Aug 22, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROCKY MOUNT | 64 | ...KJ0504 | SUN EXPRESS |
| Feb 19, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BALDWIN PARK | GARVEY AV / FRANCISQUITO AV | ...KF3623 | SUN EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 15, 2024 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +45.6816 -109.4337 | ...LC0205 | SUN EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 16, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 35.270068 / -118.685313 | ...KF3623 | SUN EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 22, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ABILENE | 5600 US I 20 EAST | ...KC0235 | SUN EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 9, 2023 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 4 | LANCASTER | 2500 BEAR CREEK RD | ...KC0174 | SUN EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 15, 2023 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | U0502 | ...JG7874 | SUN EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 16, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL SHELBY | I-65 | ...357641 | SUN EXPRESS |
| Nov 22, 2022 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-80 | ...HZ6925 | SUN EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 14, 2021 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BOCA RATON | NB I-95 ENTRANCE RAMP (SR-9) | ...425956 | SUN EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 14, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Hagar Twp | I 196 | ...GV6915 | SUN EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 20, 2020 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2018 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events