BFS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3101425 • DBA: BDS EXPRESS • 3211 N KEATING AVE APT 3S, CHICAGO, IL, 60641
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
3,101,425
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7738992740
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
226,330
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
3211 N KEATING AVE APT 3S, CHICAGO, IL, 60641
Contact
Phone: 7738992740
Email: [email protected]
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: Oct 9, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-078130 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 17, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT09780A | ON FILE | Oct 9, 2023 | Oct 15, 2024 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT09780A | REPLACED | Oct 9, 2023 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2776142 | REPLACED | Oct 9, 2020 | Oct 9, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT09780A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT09780A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2776142 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2023 | Oct 9, 2023 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC078130 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2024 |
| MC078130 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 6, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC078130 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Apr 5, 2018 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Unsafe Driving
50%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
14
Violations
8
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
0
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
2
Mar
1
Apr
May
3
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 14 of 14 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
9 states • 14 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (8 violations from 14 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.57vs nat'l 1.80
-1.23 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 (14 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
12 total · 0.0% OOS
2025-032026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Oct 15, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 16, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 9, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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