CRETU EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2576123 • 119 E PALATINE RD SUITE 210, PALATINE, IL, 60067
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300140012 | ON FILE | Jul 22, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300140012 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300140012 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP98887A | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2023 | Apr 14, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP98887A | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2023 | May 20, 2025 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0067981 | REPLACED | Jul 28, 2022 | Apr 14, 2023 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0067981 | CANCELLED | Nov 26, 2019 | Jul 28, 2022 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0067981 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2019 | Nov 26, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN188595 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2016 | Apr 14, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-04016-15 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2015 | Apr 14, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300140012 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300140012 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300140012 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP98887A | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2025 | May 20, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP98887A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0067981 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0067981 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2022 | Jul 28, 2022 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0067981 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2019 | Nov 26, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN188595 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2019 | Apr 14, 2019 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-04016-15 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2016 | Apr 14, 2016 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC901099 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2025 |
| MC901099 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2025 |
| MC901099 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2022 |
| MC901099 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2022 |
| MC901099 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2016 |
| MC901099 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2016 |
| MC901099 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 17, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC901099 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 17, 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
4 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (5 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2026 | 87468154 | IH 35 MM 56 | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.11TL, 393.203C, 393.47E | No |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 87225826 | 033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/B | IL | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 86183365 | TX285 AT S RAMOS LN | TX | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 85961489 | INDIANAPOLIS IN | IN | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 85951976 | I-57 | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 27, 2025 | 85930327 | IH35 NB | TX | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 79086436 | I-94 W/B @ AIRPORT RD | MI | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 17, 2023 | 78663171 | 018 - BOLINGBROOK - I-55 N/B | IL | Level 1 | FONTAINE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 2 | INDIANAPOLIS | I- 465 | ...LC4470 | CRETU EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records