GUARDIAN EXPRESS INC

USDOT 3035367 • 1333 S SCHOOLHOUSE RD STE #303, NEW LENOX, IL, 60451

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 active

Insurance:1 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:Not rated

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

3,035,367

Status

ACTIVE

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Illinois

Phone

6303322241

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

MCS-150 Mileage

6,787,074

BOC-3 Agent

#1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLC

Physical Address

1333 S SCHOOLHOUSE RD STE #303, NEW LENOX, IL, 60451

Contact

Phone: 6303322241

Email: [email protected]

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

1 active

Latest: Oct 3, 2024

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Common Carrier	MC-041696	ACTIVE	Unknown	Oct 2, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	A0264193	ON FILE	Oct 3, 2024	Oct 1, 2024

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	1000423980	CANCELLED	Oct 24, 2022	Oct 3, 2024
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	WN251829	REPLACED	Oct 23, 2018	Oct 24, 2022
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	WN251829	CANCELLED	Oct 23, 2018	Oct 26, 2022
A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC	BIPD/Primary	A-ONE2017-1482	CANCELLED	Oct 23, 2017	Oct 23, 2018
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	CIL0004787092-7	REPLACED	Oct 13, 2017	Oct 23, 2017
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	CIL0004787092-7	CANCELLED	Oct 13, 2017	Dec 1, 2017

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
CANCEL	WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	1000423980	BIPD/Primary	Oct 3, 2024	Oct 3, 2024
TERM/REPL	SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY	A0264193	BIPD/Primary	Oct 1, 2024	Oct 1, 2024
TERM/CANCL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	WN251829	BIPD/Primary	Oct 26, 2022	Oct 26, 2022
TERM/REPL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	WN251829	BIPD/Primary	Oct 24, 2022	Oct 24, 2022
CANCEL	A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC	A-ONE2017-1482	BIPD/Primary	Oct 23, 2018	Oct 23, 2018
TERM/CANCL	NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.	CIL0004787092-7	BIPD/Primary	Dec 1, 2017	Dec 1, 2017
TERM/REPL	NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.	CIL0004787092-7	BIPD/Primary	Oct 23, 2017	Oct 23, 2017

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC041696	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Sep 6, 2024	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Oct 2, 2024
MC041696	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Sep 29, 2022	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Oct 19, 2022
MC041696	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Sep 26, 2018	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Oct 25, 2018
MC041696	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Oct 13, 2017	—	Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving

59%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

290

Violations

103

24 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

15.0%

Driver OOS %

4.0%

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Inspection Activity Map

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Violation Summary (103 violations from latest 100 of 290 inspections)

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Violation Summary (103 violations from latest 100 of 290 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	5	5	—	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	4	4	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	4	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3	Speeding 11-14 mph over limit	4	0	7	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	4	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD	Brake actuators/chambers defective	3	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4	Speeding 15+ mph over limit	3	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47E	Slack adjuster defective	3	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-B	Steering system components worn	3	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PI	No proof of periodic inspection	3	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLED	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	3	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
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.	2	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E	False record of duty status	2	0	10	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A3II	Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes	2	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2	Speeding 6-10 mph over limit	2	0	5	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS	False record of duty status	1	1	10	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.78	Windshield condition defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LIL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.201A-FRWC	Frame - cracked/loose/broken	1	1	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82A1	Texting while driving	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.81-H	Horn inoperable	1	0	2	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-B	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1	Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:383.23A2	Operating a CMV without a CDL	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP	HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed	1	1	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.16AD	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2WC	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-L	Fuel system leak	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.203A-CBP	Cab/body components defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WR	Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A	Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR	Inoperable required lamps	1	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI	Inoperable required lamps	1	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5A-HNL	Oil/grease leak	1	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WS	Windshield condition defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60C	Glazing/window obstructions	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-D	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS	Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS	1	1	—	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	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA	Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G	Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2RG	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24	HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55E-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

15.0%vs nat'l 23.4%

-8.4 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

4.0%vs nat'l 6.7%

-2.7 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

1.03vs nat'l 1.80

-0.77 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (290 inspections)

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Inspection History (290 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Apr 8, 2026	87543670	Roadside	TN	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Apr 6, 2026	87500202	Roadside	PA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	Details unavailable	No
Apr 6, 2026	87512282	Roadside	IA	Level 3	WANC SEMI-TRAILER	2	Details unavailable	No
Apr 3, 2026	87494247	Roadside	OH	Level 3	INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Apr 1, 2026	87478592	GILLETTE POE	WY	Level 1	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Mar 30, 2026	87457735	MANCHESTER TN	TN	Level 1	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	6	393.47D2-BLTBD, 396.3A1-BOS, 395.3A2-HOSPD	Yes
Mar 23, 2026	87415324	GEORGETOWN IN	IN	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLS3	No
Mar 22, 2026	87354694	LENOIR CITY TN	TN	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 21, 2026	87353128	ALMA AR	AR	Level 3	HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	395.8E-HOSPDOOS	Yes
Mar 19, 2026	87347434	FORT COLLINS CO	CO	Level 2	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	393.78, 393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LIL	No
Mar 18, 2026	87351893	SYKESVILLE MD	MD	Level 2	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Mar 12, 2026	87303280	US 59	TX	Level 2	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 11, 2026	87284715	Roadside	TX	Level 2	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Mar 11, 2026	87276932	NIMITZ IF	CA	Level 1	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.2-SLLEQP, 393.45B2-BHTD	Yes
Mar 10, 2026	87269598	FROSTBURG MD	MD	Level 2	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLS4	No
Mar 7, 2026	87238946	HOLBROOK AZ	AZ	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Mar 5, 2026	87225565	45 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GR	IA	Level 3	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLIFTA	No
Mar 5, 2026	87232402	JACKSON OH	OH	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLIFTA	No
Mar 4, 2026	87222586	MANCHESTER TN	TN	Level 1	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLEWA1	No
Mar 3, 2026	87204136	ALPINE POE	WY	Level 1	INTL TRUCK TRACTOR	4	393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.11A1-LCHL	Yes
Mar 2, 2026	87186816	ST. LOUIS MO	MO	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 2, 2026	87190581	I-55	IL	Level 3	INTL TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 28, 2026	87178222	JEFFERSON SD	SD	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 27, 2026	87197012	WINFIELD WV	WV	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLS3	No
Feb 27, 2026	87157152	NORTH CANAAN	CT	Level 3	INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLS3	No
Feb 26, 2026	87169566	FORT MORGAN CO	CO	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Feb 24, 2026	87139752	MONROE SCALE N/B	MI	Level 3	HYTR SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLEWA3	No
Feb 23, 2026	87127306	PIKE COUNTY	MS	Level 2	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Feb 23, 2026	87130539	CHEYENNE I-25 POE	WY	Level 1	INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	393.201A-FRWC	Yes
Feb 22, 2026	87112584	FORISTELL MO	MO	Level 3	WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLEWA2	No
Feb 21, 2026	87115075	I80 WB WALCOTT EXIT	IA	Level 3	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Feb 20, 2026	87113076	HURRICANE WV	WV	Level 2	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-B-AIR	Yes
Feb 17, 2026	87087805	Roadside	NC	Level 3	WANC SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.82A1	No
Feb 17, 2026	87085284	KINGSPORT TN	TN	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 14, 2026	87364585	NJ	NJ	Level 1	—	0	—	No
Feb 10, 2026	87011185	SANTA FE AVE AT ALAMEDA ST	CA	Level 1	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	393.81-H, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.45D-B	No
Feb 9, 2026	87021764	GRAPEVINE IF	CA	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 7, 2026	87005988	01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL	IA	Level 2	INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK	4	393.11, 393.45D, 393.45B2	Yes
Feb 3, 2026	86945073	MOREHEAD	KY	Level 2	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 3, 2026	86961313	AMHERST OH	OH	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	396.17C-PI	No
Feb 1, 2026	86934824	JOPLIN MO	MO	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	392.2-SLLIFTA, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLIRP	Yes
Jan 30, 2026	86937693	28 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCA	IA	Level 3	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jan 29, 2026	86929236	MANCHESTER TN	TN	Level 1	HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 23, 2026	86897690	PITTSFIELD	ME	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	395.22G-ELDMFV	No
Jan 23, 2026	86888145	FROSTBURG MD	MD	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 22, 2026	86929319	STAUNTON VA	VA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLS4	No
Jan 17, 2026	86853923	01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL	IA	Level 3	INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	383.23A2, 395.8E, 392.2-SLLIFTA	Yes
Jan 17, 2026	86838359	DAVIE COUNTY, I-40, E	NC	Level 2	WANC SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 16, 2026	86837987	I-85 NORTHBOUND	NC	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 13, 2026	86798997	PERRYVILLE MD	MD	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

247 total · 11.7% OOS

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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY14 · 1 OOS

MANCHESTER TN8 · 1 OOS

ST. LOUIS MO7 · 3 OOS

STANTON TN4 · 1 OOS

FROSTBURG MD3

STEELE MO3 · 1 OOS

VAN BUREN AR3

ROADSIDE3

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance132 · 44 OOS

Unsafe Driving108 · 3 OOS

Hours of Service46 · 2 OOS

General/Admin4

Driver Fitness3 · 3 OOS

Controlled Substances/Alcohol1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Across 3 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (9 records)

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Crash History (9 records)
Date	State	Severity	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Dec 19, 2025	TN	TOW	0	NOT IN CITY LIMIT	I-75	...155014	GUARDIAN EXPRESS
Oct 11, 2025	OH	TOW	0	FREEDOM (TOWNSHIP OF)	SR 105	...688804	GUARDIAN EXPRESS INC
Aug 22, 2025	IL	INJURY	3	York Twp	I-290 SOUTHBOUND	...HV9210	GUARDIAN EXPRESS INC
Mar 11, 2025	PA	INJURY	1	SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP	INTERSTATE 0081 S	...688914	GUARDIAN EXPRESS INC
Sep 27, 2024	AR	TOW	0	TURRELL	I55N	...296388	GUARDIAN EXPRESS INC
Sep 28, 2023	IN	INJURY	2	JEFFERSONVILLE	8TH ST	...GY5836	GUARDIAN EXPRESS INC
Sep 16, 2023	IL	TOW	0	MONEY CREEK TWP	I-55 NORTHBOUND	...319132	GUARDIAN EXPRESS INC
Feb 16, 2023	OH	TOW	0	COLUMBUS	IR 670	...155015	GUARDIAN EXPRESS,
Dec 10, 2022	KY	TOW	0	OWENSBORO	US0060	...992590	GUARDIAN EXPRESS INC