BOSTAN EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3039860 • 831 E GARDENIA LN, PALATINE, IL, 60074
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-044137 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 20, 2019 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2601467 | ON FILE | Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 20, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0166101002 | REPLACED | Dec 20, 2022 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0166101001 | REPLACED | Dec 20, 2020 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1553163 | REPLACED | Dec 20, 2019 | Dec 20, 2020 |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | A-ONE2018-2181 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2018 | Dec 20, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA6674486 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2601467 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2025 | Dec 20, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0166101002 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0166101001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2022 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1553163 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2020 | Dec 20, 2020 |
| CANCEL | A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2018-2181 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA6674486 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC044137 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2019 |
| MC044137 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2018 |
| MC044137 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 25, 2018 | — | 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
41 states • 240 inspections
Violation Summary (42 violations from latest 100 of 240 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 2 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver 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 I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBS | 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 (240 inspections)
Showing 50 of 240
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | COWETA | MUSKOGEE TPKE | ...UV2526 | BOSTAN EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 19, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORFOLK | US HWY 275 / NE HWY 24 | ...KN7572 | BOSTAN EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 12, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | DECATUR | US-31 N | ...NA6367 | BOSTAN EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 1, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | EDDYVILLE | I 0069 | ...LK0457 | BOSTAN EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 21, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LACKAWANNA TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...LM6427 | BOSTAN EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 9, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROLLING PRAIRIE | INTERSTATE 80 | ...KV1299 | BOSTAN EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 8, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | STERLING HEIGHTS | DEQUINDRE | ...278272 | BOSTAN EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 3, 2021 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WAGENER | INTERSTATE 20 | ...278272 | BOSTAN EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 10, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BELPRE (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 50 | ...KG1907 | BOSTAN EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 21, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records