W EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2818109 • 8751 W CATHERINE AVE APT 304, CHICAGO, IL, 60656
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-939479 | REVOKED | Jan 6, 2026 | Jan 6, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901289467-00 | ON FILE | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08475696 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005003179-0 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005003179-9 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2019 | Oct 19, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005003179-8 | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2019 | Oct 19, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005003179-8 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2019 | Apr 17, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005003179-8 | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2019 | Feb 27, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005003179-8 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2018 | Jan 8, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6469224 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901289467-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08475696 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005003179-0 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005003179-9 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2020 | Oct 19, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005003179-8 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2019 | Oct 19, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005003179-8 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2019 | Apr 17, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005003179-8 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2019 | Feb 27, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005003179-8 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2019 | Jan 8, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6469224 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-939479 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC939479 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2024 |
| MC939479 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2020 |
| MC939479 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2020 |
| MC939479 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2019 |
| MC939479 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2018 |
| MC939479 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2018 |
| MC939479 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 7, 2018 | REVOKED | Jan 6, 2026 |
| MC939479 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Nov 27, 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
32 states • 190 inspections
Violation Summary (98 violations from latest 100 of 190 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | 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-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | 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:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VURB | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106C2-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (190 inspections)
Showing 50 of 190
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | FOUR OAKS | 95 | ...175219 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 25, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BENTON (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 579 | ...HD8565 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 22, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 3 | LOUISVILLE | I 0265 | ...KA9387 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 30, 2024 | AL | FATAL | 1 | 0 | RURAL MONTGOMERY | US-231 | ...228098 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 25, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | GROVE CITY | IR 71 | ...214701 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 25, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL TALLADEGA | I-20 | ...998009 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 10, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-40 | ...LH6479 | W EXPRESS INC |
| May 5, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | ROUTE 712 | ...981189 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 10, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CICERO | S CENTRAL | ...619196 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 3, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WHEELING (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 77 | ...886556 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 24, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WAYNE | W COLISEUM BLVD | ...921683 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 5, 2022 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SANDY SPRINGS | I-285 WEST 1000 FT E GA 400 | ...K70925 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 4, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BEAVER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...180780 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 4, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BEAVER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...180780 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 4, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BEAVER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...180780 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 18, 2022 | CT | FATAL | 1 | 0 | CROMWELL | 91-S | ...FK9364 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 14, 2022 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH ROYALTON | IR 80 | — | W EXPRESS INC, |
| Jun 17, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA GRANGE | LAGRANGE RD | ...FK9364 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 30, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | I-290 E/B | ...JW9149 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 30, 2021 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | ROUTE 460 | ...169204 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 20, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LA GRANGE | S Poplar St | ...969431 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 16, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LEBANON | I65S | ...GR8775 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 8, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WAYNETOWN | I-74 | ...GP5999 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 3, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TURBOT TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 8002 W | ...973713 | W EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 27, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events