BOSTAN EXPRESS INC

USDOT 3039860 • 831 E GARDENIA LN, PALATINE, IL, 60074

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
3,039,860
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8478509184
Power Units (MCS-150)
55
Drivers (MCS-150)
55
MCS-150 Mileage
6,907,851
Physical Address
831 E GARDENIA LN, PALATINE, IL, 60074
Mailing Address
831 E GARDENIA LN, PALATINE, IL, 60074-1203
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Dec 20, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-044137ACTIVEUnknownDec 20, 2019

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryKCA 2601467ON FILEDec 20, 2023Dec 20, 2025

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0166101002REPLACEDDec 20, 2022Dec 20, 2023
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0166101001REPLACEDDec 20, 2020Dec 20, 2022
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 1553163REPLACEDDec 20, 2019Dec 20, 2020
A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INCBIPD/PrimaryA-ONE2018-2181CANCELLEDDec 20, 2018Dec 20, 2019
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA6674486CANCELLEDApr 10, 2018Dec 20, 2018

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.KCA 2601467BIPD/PrimaryDec 20, 2025Dec 20, 2025
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0166101002BIPD/PrimaryDec 20, 2023Dec 20, 2023
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0166101001BIPD/PrimaryDec 20, 2022Dec 20, 2022
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 1553163BIPD/PrimaryDec 20, 2020Dec 20, 2020
CANCELA-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INCA-ONE2018-2181BIPD/PrimaryDec 20, 2019Dec 20, 2019
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA6674486BIPD/PrimaryDec 20, 2018Dec 20, 2018

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC044137COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 25, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 20, 2019
MC044137COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 23, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 24, 2018
MC044137MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 25, 2018Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
37%

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

Inspections
240
Violations
42
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
4.0%
Driver OOS %
2.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
55
Drivers (MCS-150)
55
Crash Records
10

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
4
Apr
6
May
12
Jun
11
Jul
6
Aug
10
Sep
10
Oct
6
Nov
13
Dec
3
Jan
9
Feb
10
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 240 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

41 states240 inspections

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Violation Summary (42 violations from latest 100 of 240 inspections)

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Violation Summary (42 violations from latest 100 of 240 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status4010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit307Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit305Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person20Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2DIMOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60EGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.22A-DEmergency warning devices not displayed104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.205A-WRBHWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B4Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBSBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
4.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-19.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.42vs nat'l 1.80
-1.38 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 (240 inspections)

Showing 50 of 240

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Inspection History (240 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 31, 202687454513DELL RAPIDS SDSDLevel 3EAST SO TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 30, 202687456189HUBBARD OHOHLevel 3EASTERN-BI SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 29, 202687440346INTERSTATE 88ILLevel 3EAST SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 27, 202687437943WIBAUX MTMTLevel 2REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 17, 202687314190WAVERLY EAST BOUNDNELevel 3REIT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 15, 202687301018HILLSBOROUGH WEIGH STATION, I-NCLevel 3VANG SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 14, 202687296546ARLINGTON TNTNLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 9, 202687262075RoadsideNMLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 3, 202687210860SPRINGFIELD OHOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTLNo
Mar 3, 202687246126WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 3COUNTRYSID SEMI-TRAILER1383.23A2-LCDLNPNo
Feb 24, 202687126950LONDONKYLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 20, 202687097650CHARLESTON MOMOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.95A4-EEUSNo
Feb 17, 202687085104FROSTBURG MDMDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 15, 202687057113RoadsideIALevel 3REIT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2DIMNo
Feb 9, 202687054371WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 1EAST SO TR SEMI-TRAILER2396.3A1-ALBV, 396.5B-HWSLYes
Feb 9, 202687024243WENDOVER UTUTLevel 3EAST SO TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 9, 202687002410CHURCHVILLE NYNYLevel 2TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 3, 202686990203WANATAH ININLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS3No
Feb 2, 202686984755RIDGEFIELD WAWALevel 3EAST SO TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 19, 202686837130TURNERMELevel 3REIT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 14, 202686805937BRAMAN POEOKLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 13, 202686799655LIMON COCOLevel 2FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 23, 202586674064CANBY MNMNLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LILNo
Dec 22, 202586653857BUNKER HILL ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.16-D, 391.11B2-QYes
Dec 21, 202586627316FARGO NDNDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 18, 202586621240FORT MORGAN COCOLevel 2UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER2393.95A1, 396.17C-PINo
Dec 17, 202586612518WATERTOWN SDSDLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS2, 383.23A2-LCDLNPNo
Dec 12, 202586561514MANCHESTER TNTNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 12, 202586569964RoadsideIALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS3No
Dec 12, 202586610071BUFFALO NYNYLevel 3EAST DUMP SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 12, 202586609085FREMONT ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS3No
Dec 11, 202586540669MOUNT VERNONKYLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 9, 202586539868FROSTBURG MDMDLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 8, 202586524892FROSTBURG MDMDLevel 2EASTON CAR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 4, 202586490246ALICIA ARARLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 30, 20258644312528 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCAIALevel 3REIT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 25, 202586455401WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 3EASTERN-BI SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 23, 2025I035B60267RoadsideTNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1Details unavailableNo
Nov 18, 202586359661HELPER UTUTLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 12, 202586311057CARNEYS POINTNJLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 7, 202586284239IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 30, 202586189537VAN BUREN ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 22, 202586130214SEDGWICK COUNTY - 173KSLevel 3REIT SEMI-TRAILER1395.8E-HOSPDNo
Oct 15, 202586066756H-BLANDFORDMALevel 3EAST SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 8, 202586016574OTTO RDMILevel 3REIT SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS1, 393.60ENo
Oct 8, 202586035484CACHE CREEKCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 6, 202585981738RoadsideMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 6, 202586027997WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 4, 202585966705KNOWLTON SCALENJLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 3, 202585952569I-80 WB MM 56 BEAVER TWP - WEIPALevel 3ESMC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLUPNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

191 total · 6.8% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
10
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
10

Crash History (10 records)

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Crash History (10 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 1, 2025OKTOW00COWETAMUSKOGEE TPKE...UV2526BOSTAN EXPRESS INC
Jan 19, 2024NETOW00NORFOLKUS HWY 275 / NE HWY 24...KN7572BOSTAN EXPRESS INC
Dec 12, 2023ALTOW00DECATURUS-31 N...NA6367BOSTAN EXPRESS INC
Dec 1, 2023KYTOW00EDDYVILLEI 0069...LK0457BOSTAN EXPRESS INC
Nov 21, 2023PATOW00LACKAWANNA TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 0080 W...LM6427BOSTAN EXPRESS INC
Aug 9, 2023INTOW00ROLLING PRAIRIEINTERSTATE 80...KV1299BOSTAN EXPRESS INC
Dec 8, 2022MIINJURY01STERLING HEIGHTSDEQUINDRE...278272BOSTAN EXPRESS INC
Dec 3, 2021SCINJURY02WAGENERINTERSTATE 20...278272BOSTAN EXPRESS INC
Nov 10, 2021OHTOW00BELPRE (TOWNSHIP OF)US 50...KG1907BOSTAN EXPRESS INC
Apr 21, 2020TNTOW00

Compliance Timeline

17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 20, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 1, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in OK
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 19, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in NE
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 20, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 12, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in AL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 1, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in KY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 21, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 9, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 20, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 8, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 3, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in SC
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Nov 10, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 20, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 21, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 20, 2019
Authority
Dec 20, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC • BIPD/Primary
Dec 20, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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