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KICKERT BUS LINES INC

USDOT 279326 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: JOHN BENISH Company officer 2: ANTHONY BENISH Passengers Based in LYNWOOD, IL Grade A · 100
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No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Jul 1, 2021
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JOHN BENISH
Company officer 2: ANTHONY BENISH
Cargo: Passengers
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TruckCodex risk summary — KICKERT BUS LINES INC (USDOT 279326)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $5,000,000
Officer(s): JOHN BENISH (Company officer); ANTHONY BENISH (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/279326/
As of: Jul 23, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.4% (better). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 17.6% (better). n=4488 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

2 active liability policies

BOC-3 agent

SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 279326
In FMCSA records since Sep 26, 1986 (~39y)
MC / docket MC181785
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JOHN BENISH
Company officer 2 ANTHONY BENISH
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Passengers
Fleet size 195 units
Drivers 269
Annual mileage 150 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (708) 758-4740
Email: [email protected]
Physical
20575 TORRENCE AVENUE
LYNWOOD, IL 60411
Mailing
2100 CLEARWATER DRIVE SUITE 250
OAK BROOK, IL 60523
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 279326
In FMCSA records since Sep 26, 1986 (~39y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 150 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Accident reports (24 months)

All 17 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 1 0 1
Crash reports 0 1 0 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Power Units
195
Drivers
269
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
1
17 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

KICKERT BUS LINES INC is a corporation based in LYNWOOD, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 279326. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 195 power units and 269 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection on file. 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 overview

KICKERT BUS LINES INC is a large fleet, operating 195 power units and 269 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Lynwood, IL. FMCSA records show no roadside inspections in the last 24 months but 1 reportable crash during the same window. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 1 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 195 power units (large fleet); 269 drivers.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 4,488 ACTIVE carriers operating 97–293 power units (±50% of this carrier's 195 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.4%
Median across 4,488 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -1.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
17.6%
Median across 4,488 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -17.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
78456998 Apr 5, 2023 IL 3 — — 0 — No
Recent Crashes (17 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
ILX003980925 Sep 25, 2025 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILU190198184 Jan 31, 2020 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
ILX001827839 Jan 23, 2020 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
ILX001816601 Jan 14, 2020 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILU190569568 Jan 9, 2020 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX001554026 May 22, 2019 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX001509641 Apr 9, 2019 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILU140349375 Nov 28, 2018 IL 0 2 Yes No Injury
ILX001054523 Jan 26, 2018 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX001036723 Jan 11, 2018 IL 0 2 Yes No Injury
ILU140242424 Sep 6, 2016 IL 0 5 Yes No Injury
IL0005734682 Sep 15, 2009 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0005632622 Apr 7, 2009 IL 0 1 No No Injury
IL0001469628 Feb 21, 2007 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0006506017 Mar 24, 2005 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IL003101891A Nov 19, 1997 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IL002276324A Oct 7, 1996 IL 0 1 No No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC181785
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (32 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY ISA H25553913 91X $5,000,000 Jul 1, 2021 On file ACTIVE
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY MWTB 315887 BIPD/Primary — Oct 31, 2020 Oct 31, 2020 REPLACED
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY MWTB 315886 BIPD/Primary — Oct 31, 2020 Jul 1, 2021 REPLACED
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 26022533 91X $3,000,000 Jul 1, 2015 On file ACTIVE
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY 1000010593 BIPD/Excess — Jul 1, 2014 Jul 1, 2015 REPLACED
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY 1000010112 BIPD/Excess — Jan 2, 2014 Jul 1, 2014 REPLACED
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY 1000010112 BIPD/Excess — Dec 25, 2013 Jan 2, 2014 CANCELLED
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY 1000010112 BIPD/Excess — Nov 26, 2013 Dec 25, 2013 REPLACED
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY 1000010112 BIPD/Excess — Nov 26, 2013 Dec 26, 2013 CANCELLED
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY 1000010112 BIPD/Excess — Nov 21, 2013 Nov 26, 2013 REPLACED
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY 1000010112 BIPD/Excess — Nov 21, 2013 Dec 26, 2013 CANCELLED
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY 1000010112 BIPD/Excess — Jul 1, 2013 Nov 21, 2013 REPLACED
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY 1000010112 BIPD/Excess — Jul 1, 2013 Dec 21, 2013 CANCELLED
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY ISA H08696664 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2012 Oct 31, 2020 REPLACED
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY SISCSEL01528912 BIPD/Excess — Jul 1, 2012 Nov 21, 2013 REPLACED
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY SISCSEL01528911 BIPD/Excess — Jul 1, 2011 Jul 8, 2012 CANCELLED
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY ISA H08588934 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2010 Jul 1, 2012 REPLACED
EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 71G6000289-101 BIPD/Excess — Mar 1, 2010 Nov 4, 2011 CANCELLED
EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 71G6000289-101 BIPD/Excess — Mar 1, 2010 Jul 1, 2011 REPLACED
DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. D009A00093 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2009 Mar 28, 2010 CANCELLED
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 007004446 BIPD/Excess — Mar 1, 2009 Mar 28, 2010 CANCELLED
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 007004446 BIPD/Excess — Mar 1, 2009 Mar 1, 2010 REPLACED
DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. D009A00093 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2009 Mar 1, 2010 REPLACED
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 7022267 BIPD/Excess — Mar 1, 2008 Mar 1, 2009 REPLACED
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 7022267 BIPD/Excess — Mar 1, 2008 Mar 1, 2008 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Oct 31, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Oct 31, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jul 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jul 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jan 2, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Dec 26, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Dec 25, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Dec 21, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Nov 26, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Nov 21, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Nov 21, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jul 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO.
  14. Jul 8, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Jul 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Nov 4, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Jul 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Mar 28, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Mar 28, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  20. Mar 12, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  21. Mar 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Mar 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  23. Mar 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Mar 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  25. Mar 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Mar 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Mar 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  28. Mar 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  29. Mar 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Nov 23, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  31. Mar 1, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ASSOCIATED INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  32. Jul 17, 1985
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
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How to verify KICKERT BUS LINES INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about KICKERT BUS LINES INC

Is KICKERT BUS LINES INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. KICKERT BUS LINES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 279326 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is KICKERT BUS LINES INC's safety rating? ▾
KICKERT BUS LINES INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has KICKERT BUS LINES INC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for KICKERT BUS LINES INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is KICKERT BUS LINES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
KICKERT BUS LINES INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is KICKERT BUS LINES INC based? ▾
KICKERT BUS LINES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 20575 TORRENCE AVENUE, LYNWOOD, Illinois 60411. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does KICKERT BUS LINES INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. KICKERT BUS LINES INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC181785). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does KICKERT BUS LINES INC operate? ▾
KICKERT BUS LINES INC self-reports 195 power units and 269 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has KICKERT BUS LINES INC had any crashes? ▾
17 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for KICKERT BUS LINES INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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