LINIC EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2997561 • 19N805 WINAKI TRAIL, ALGONQUIN, IL, 60102
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-821883 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 4, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA978722370 | ON FILE | Feb 4, 2025 | Mar 15, 2026 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA978722370 | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 2024 | Feb 4, 2025 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM057333-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA955618593 | REPLACED | Jan 28, 2022 | Jan 28, 2024 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS079155 | CANCELLED | Aug 9, 2017 | Dec 5, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS079155 | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2017 | Sep 7, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS079155 | REPLACED | Jul 26, 2017 | Aug 9, 2017 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2705485 | CANCELLED | Jun 19, 2017 | Jul 25, 2017 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM006463-02 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2015 | Oct 5, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM006463-02 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2015 | Nov 12, 2015 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2705485 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2015 | Jul 7, 2017 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2705485 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 5, 2015 | Jun 19, 2017 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM006463-02 | REPLACED | Jul 7, 2015 | Oct 7, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM006463-02 | CANCELLED | Jul 7, 2015 | Nov 24, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM006463-02 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2015 | Aug 3, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM006463-02 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2015 | Jul 7, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM006463-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2014 | Apr 22, 2015 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0660013 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2013 | Apr 22, 2013 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0660013 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2013 | Apr 22, 2014 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0660013 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2013 | Jul 29, 2013 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0660013 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2013 | Apr 22, 2013 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0660013 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2013 | Apr 22, 2013 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0660013 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2013 | Apr 22, 2013 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0660013 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2013 | Jul 26, 2013 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0660013 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2013 | Dec 27, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA978722370 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA978722370 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2025 | Feb 4, 2025 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM057333-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA955618593 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS079155 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2017 | Dec 5, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS079155 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2017 | Sep 7, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS079155 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2017 | Aug 9, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2705485 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2017 | Jul 25, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2705485 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2017 | Jul 7, 2017 |
| NAMECHG | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2705485 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2017 | Jun 19, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM006463-02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2015 | Nov 24, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM006463-02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2015 | Nov 12, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM006463-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2015 | Oct 7, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM006463-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2015 | Oct 5, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM006463-02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2015 | Aug 3, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM006463-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2015 | Jul 7, 2015 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM006463-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2015 | Apr 22, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0660013 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2014 | Apr 22, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0660013 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2013 | Dec 27, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0660013 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2013 | Jul 29, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0660013 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2013 | Jul 26, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0660013 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2013 | Apr 22, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0660013 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2013 | Apr 22, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0660013 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2013 | Apr 22, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0660013 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2013 | Apr 22, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-821883 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC821883 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2025 |
| MC821883 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2024 |
| MC821883 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 4, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC821883 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2015 |
| MC821883 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2015 |
| MC821883 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2014 |
| MC821883 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2013 |
| MC821883 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 26, 2013 | REVOKED | Jun 19, 2017 |
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
15 states • 18 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 18 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (18 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOUISVILLE | I 0065 | ...Z88715 | LINIC EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events