BDK EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2811739 • 950 N EDGEWOOD AVE, WOOD DALE, IL, 60191
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-937128 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 9, 2016 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP45115A | ON FILE | Nov 13, 2018 | May 3, 2023 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN204500 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 2016 | Nov 13, 2018 |
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2661932 | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2015 | Nov 13, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP45115A | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2023 | May 3, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN204500 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2018 | Nov 13, 2018 |
| CANCEL | GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2661932 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2016 | Nov 13, 2016 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC937128 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2016 |
| MC937128 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 19, 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
5 states • 43 inspections
Violation Summary (36 violations from 43 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2Y | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203B | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201D | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2DL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LSLO | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (43 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Des Plaines | TOUHY AVE | ...274648 | BDK EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 3, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LYONS TWP | I-294 SB | ...514517 | BDK EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 14, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | DUPAGE TWP | INTERSTATE 55 | ...369789 | BDK EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 15, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORTAGE | INTERSTATE 80 | ...461773 | BDK EXPRESS INC |
| May 22, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LIBERTYVILLE TWP | I-94 | ...451675 | BDK EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 30, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | S DAMEN AVE | ...451675 | BDK EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 13, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRING TWP | GENOA RD | ...182484 | BDK EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 13, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | SCHAUMBURG TWP | I-290 EB LCLS | ...BH5785 | BDK EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 1, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records