BFS EXPRESS INC
CHICAGO, IL
DBA: BDS EXPRESS
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BFS EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3101425) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3101425/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=132130 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +1 (5 → 6) · Jun 19, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Company profile
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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Sep 16, 2024
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Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC078130ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 16 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BFS EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in CHICAGO, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3101425. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 5 drivers, with 16 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
BFS EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Chicago, IL. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 500% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MO (3) and SD (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (60.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLFY (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Kenworth, Great Dane, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 132,130 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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Power Units 5 6FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri (MO) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 7, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 2, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 11 | |
| Great Dane | 6 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 4 | |
| Volvo | 4 | |
| Freightliner | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.53 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 3.60 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 0.30 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (16 rows) View all 16 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88091685 | Jun 9, 2026 | IA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87852348 | May 12, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87215435 | Mar 4, 2026 | IL | 2 | I-57 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86656500 | Dec 22, 2025 | MO | 2 | ASHLAND MO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86578318 | Dec 15, 2025 | GA | 1 | VALDOSTA GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLFY | No |
| 85922333 | Sep 29, 2025 | TN | 1 | MOUNT JULIET TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85742998 | Sep 10, 2025 | MO | 2 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85244806 | Jul 16, 2025 | OK | 3 | ok-us-412/s-663-rd-flint-hill |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85069910 | Jun 26, 2025 | MO | 2 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E1PC | No |
| 84907611 | Jun 9, 2025 | SD | 2 | MIDWAY SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 84908222 | Jun 7, 2025 | WI | 2 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84305266 | Apr 2, 2025 | NM | 2 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84080072 | Mar 9, 2025 | IL | 2 | I55 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2WC | No |
| 84004664 | Mar 1, 2025 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81117155 | Mar 13, 2024 | IA | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8(e)(1), 393.11, 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | No |
| 79609320 | Sep 7, 2023 | IL | 3 | il-i-80-w/b |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT09780A | 91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 16, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT09780A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 9, 2023 | Oct 15, 2024 | NAME CHANGED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT09780A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 9, 2023 | Sep 16, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2776142 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 9, 2020 | Oct 9, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 15, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Sep 17, 2024
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Sep 16, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 9, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 6, 2020
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Apr 5, 2018
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLOW SPRINGS MO | MO | 2 | 0 |
| VALDOSTA GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| I55 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| ASHLAND MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| MIDWAY SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| MOUNT JULIET TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
| PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC078130
common · ACTIVE · MC
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A BOC-3 FILING INC
BOC-3 process agent · 108,819 carriers served
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16 inspections
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How to verify BFS EXPRESS INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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About FMCSA carrier records
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