CHORAM EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2943396 • 1303 W WILSON ST UNIT 304, BATAVIA, IL, 60510
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals4 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-995854 | REVOKED | Jul 2, 2019 | Sep 30, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-IL-0000482-23 | ON FILE | Mar 17, 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-IL-0000482-23 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2023 | Mar 17, 2024 |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-IL-0000482-22 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2022 | Nov 11, 2023 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC21110316 | CANCELLED | Nov 4, 2021 | Nov 4, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA951383475 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2021 | Oct 22, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA02644238 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2020 | Jun 29, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6639012 | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 2018 | Jun 26, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA6639012 | CANCELLED | Apr 20, 2018 | Oct 24, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-IL-0000482-23 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-IL-0000482-23 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2024 | Mar 17, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-IL-0000482-22 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2023 | Nov 11, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC21110316 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2022 | Nov 4, 2022 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA951383475 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2021 | Oct 22, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA02644238 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2021 | Jun 29, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6639012 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2019 | Jun 26, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA6639012 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2018 | Oct 24, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-995854 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-995854 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-995854 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-995854 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC995854 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 2, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC995854 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2024 |
| MC995854 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2023 |
| MC995854 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2022 |
| MC995854 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 12, 2021 | REVOKED | Sep 30, 2024 |
| MC995854 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 13, 2021 | REVOKED | Nov 1, 2021 |
| MC995854 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 24, 2020 | REVOKED | Jul 6, 2021 |
| MC995854 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 11, 2018 | REVOKED | Jul 2, 2019 |
| MC995854 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Dec 12, 2016 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2021 | New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit | ACTIVE | May 16, 2021 |
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 • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (25 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.22B | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | 86724938 | GREENWOOD SC | SC | Level 3 | STRICK COM SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLED, 391.41B10-MC | Yes |
| May 22, 2024 | 81687279 | Roadside | WY | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.22B | No |
| Mar 24, 2024 | 81307030 | I80WB, MM 151 MITCHELLVILLE | IA | Level 1 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 12 | 393.11, 393.45(d), 396.5(b) | Yes |
| Oct 29, 2023 | 80040164 | Roadside | IL | Level 3 | WABASH SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 395.8(e)(1), 392.2 | No |
| Oct 12, 2023 | 79896672 | 127 | IL | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 395.8(e)(1), 393.9(a), 393.25(f) | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | WACO | I-80 / 25FT / E /361.2 | ...393522 | CHORAM EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records