STL EXPRESS INC
BOLINGBROOK, IL
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 634 days May 27, 2016 → Feb 20, 2018
- Common (Property) gap · 645 days Inactive Jun 6, 2016 → reinstated Mar 13, 2018
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — STL EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2609259) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): HARRY GREWAL (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 634 days — May 27, 2016 → Feb 20, 2018 • Common (Property) gap · 645 days — Inactive Jun 6, 2016 → reinstated Mar 13, 2018 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2609259/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=178006 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceMIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 20, 2021
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Process Agent#1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC913427ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 11 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 12.5% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
STL EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in BOLINGBROOK, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2609259. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 3 drivers, with 11 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
STL EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 3 drivers, based in Bolingbrook, IL. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 167% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IN (3) and IL (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
12.5% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (45.5% of violations); top code 395.8E-HOSPD (False record of duty status) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 178,006 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 6, 2016 to Mar 13, 2018 (645 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 27, 2016 to Feb 20, 2018 (634 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana (IN) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 1, 2024 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 14, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 20, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 9 | |
| Great Dane | 4 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 | |
| Utility | 3 | |
| Volvo | 2 | |
| Great | 1 | |
| Grlk | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 1.44 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.70 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 6.00 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (11 rows) View all 11 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 85222621 | Jul 14, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-wb-i-94@115mm |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84551221 | Apr 30, 2025 | IN | 1 | LAFAYETTE IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45D-BAAL | Yes |
| 84357766 | Apr 9, 2025 | IN | 3 | LAFAYETTE IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84045074 | Mar 5, 2025 | SC | 3 | ANDERSON SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 390.21TC-MC, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 83938146 | Feb 20, 2025 | WI | 2 | CALEDONIA WI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.34A1-ELDDFN, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 83375603 | Dec 9, 2024 | IN | 2 | LOWELL IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.55E-B | No |
| 82558416 | Sep 1, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-57 NORTHBOUND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82510139 | Aug 27, 2024 | IL | 3 | 90 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81399512 | Apr 19, 2024 | IN | 2 | CHESTERTON IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 80357394 | Dec 10, 2023 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80107678 | Nov 5, 2023 | IN | 3 | in-i-65-nb-at-100.3mm |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.3(a)(2), 395.22(g), 392.2 | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Feb 14, 2019 | MC913427 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Mar 13, 2018 | MC913427-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jun 23, 2015 | MC913427-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPIL0560127735 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 20, 2021 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN253179 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2019 | Feb 20, 2021 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1610490 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2018 | Feb 20, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 634 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 27, 2016 to Feb 20, 2018 | ||||||
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2530317 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 17, 2015 | May 27, 2016 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 20, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 20, 2019insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 19, 2019
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Mar 13, 2018
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Jun 6, 2016
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Jun 6, 2016authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 6, 2016authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 645 days (through Mar 13, 2018)
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May 27, 2016insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 27, 2016insurance gapCoverage gap: 634 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 20, 2018)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAFAYETTE IN | IN | 2 | 1 |
| 90 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-57 NORTHBOUND | IL | 1 | 0 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| LOWELL IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| ANDERSON SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| CALEDONIA WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC913427
common · ACTIVE · MC
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MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLC
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11 inspections
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How to verify STL EXPRESS INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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About FMCSA carrier records
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