NEO ZONE INC

USDOT 3182153 • DBA: OB EXPRESS • 2520 HAVEN AVE, JOLIET, IL, 60433

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
3,182,153
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6309190999
Power Units (MCS-150)
50
Drivers (MCS-150)
50
MCS-150 Mileage
2,709,000
Physical Address
2520 HAVEN AVE, JOLIET, IL, 60433
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: Nov 10, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-127275ACTIVEUnknownOct 31, 2022

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryNISTK0014587-22ON FILENov 10, 2022Sep 27, 2023

Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryNISTK0014587-22CANCELLEDNov 10, 2022Oct 15, 2023
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC21110147CANCELLEDNov 10, 2021Nov 10, 2022
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC20110746CANCELLEDNov 10, 2020Nov 10, 2021

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLFALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYNISTK0014587-22BIPD/PrimaryOct 15, 2023Oct 15, 2023
TERM/REPLFALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYNISTK0014587-22BIPD/PrimarySep 27, 2023Sep 27, 2023
CANCELPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC21110147BIPD/PrimaryNov 10, 2022Nov 10, 2022
CANCELPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC20110746BIPD/PrimaryNov 10, 2021Nov 10, 2021

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC127275COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 14, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 31, 2022
MC127275COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 14, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 3, 2021
MC127275MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 18, 2020Unknown
MC127275MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSEDOct 22, 2018Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
23%
Unsafe Driving
10%

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

Inspections
92
Violations
147
34 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
20.7%
Driver OOS %
3.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
50
Drivers (MCS-150)
50
Crash Records
13

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

6
May
5
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
1
Oct
3
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
6
May
5
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
3
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 92 of 92 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states92 inspections

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Violation Summary (147 violations from 92 inspections)

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Violation Summary (147 violations from 92 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued3508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1773Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general635Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak44Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)405Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (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 Tim30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.126B-CIMCargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles336Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2LCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp21Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)21Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects216Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2SLIMPTOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A3IIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2MIOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.34(a)(1)Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D3-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13(a)Retro-reflective sheeting/reflex reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(a)Oil/grease leak113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(b)Frame cracked/broken/sagging118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(b)Brake actuators/chambers defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11(b)(4)No valid medical certificate117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43(a)Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
20.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-2.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.4 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.60vs nat'l 1.80
-0.20 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 (92 inspections)

Showing 50 of 92

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Inspection History (92 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 18, 202687104403STOUGHTON WIWILevel 3CHEETAH CH INTERMODAL CHASSIS1392.2SLIMPTNo
Feb 4, 202686966762I-55 SOUTHBOUNDILLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 2, 202686961611NEWTON WIWILevel 2JINDO INTERMODAL CHASSIS2393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.78A-WSYes
Dec 11, 202586589474CHESTERTON ININLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLSR, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Oct 24, 202586142450ROADSIDEMILevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 15, 202586104792CHESTERTON ININLevel 2CHEETAH CH INTERMODAL CHASSIS0No
Oct 6, 202586013309CHESTERTON ININLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2395.24, 395.3A3IINo
Sep 24, 202585969097I-57ILLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 2, 202585709689TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 395.22H1-ELDNUMNo
Aug 27, 202585647134CHESTERTON ININLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR9395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.3AIIYes
Jul 28, 202585334036CHESTERTON ININLevel 2AJAX TRAIL INTERMODAL CHASSIS1395.8E-HOSPDNo
Jul 28, 202585350773018 - BOLINGBROOK - I-55 N/BILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 9, 202585229876CROWN POINT ININLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.23-LEU, 393.126B-CIMYes
Jun 23, 202585042865LITTLE SUAMICO WIWILevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Jun 8, 20258542099580ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 7, 20258490308180ILLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 6, 202584892215I-270ILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 3, 202584899847CHESTERTON ININLevel 3CIMC VEHIC INTERMODAL CHASSIS0No
May 28, 202584860402CHESTERTON ININLevel 2HYUNDAI TR INTERMODAL CHASSIS6393.9A-LRLI, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 393.126B-CIMYes
May 27, 202584822011GARY ININLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLLR, 395.34A1-ELDDFN, 392.2-SLLS2No
May 14, 202584698896ARSENAL RD / BASELINE RDILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 7, 202584615165I-80 WBILLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS1, 392.2LCNo
May 6, 202584604107NBMILevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 5, 202584592409SBMILevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 24, 202584510809CHESTERTON ININLevel 2HYUNDAI TR INTERMODAL CHASSIS2392.2-SLLSRNo
Apr 23, 202584496949RoadsideMILevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLIFTANo
Mar 31, 20258428270380ILLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS1, 393.9No
Feb 25, 202583971998I-57ILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2MI, 392.2LCNo
Jan 17, 202583649331355ILLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 10, 202583582245I-294 SBILLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9Yes
Dec 18, 202483447807CHESTERTON ININLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1395.3A2-HOSPDNo
Dec 11, 202483379686NBMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 14, 202483157399RoadsideMILevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTLNo
Nov 5, 202483135877EBMILevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.126B-CIMYes
Nov 1, 202483135190I-80 W/BILLevel 3GIND SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 3, 202482848302I-80ILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 27, 202482821774CHESTERTON ININLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9(a), 395.8(a)(1), 392.2Yes
Sep 20, 202482734287I-80 WBILLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 20, 202482734724I-355ILLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 28, 202482538626I-80ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 8, 202482345706RoadsideILLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER3392.82(a)(1), 392.2, 395.8(e)(1)Yes
Jul 15, 202482119881WBMILevel 3CTIC INTERMODAL CHASSIS1392.2No
Jun 23, 202482023922I-55 SBILLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 19, 202481937280CHESTERTON ININLevel 2UNPUBLISHE INTERMODAL CHASSIS2393.75(a)(3), 392.2Yes
Jun 18, 202481924191I-80 W/BILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 16, 202482105544I-80 WBILLevel 2CIMC SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)No
Jun 10, 202481843086I-80ILLevel 3THEU SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
May 14, 202481604948028-FRANKFORT-I-80 W/BILLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR5396.3(a)(1), 393.55(d)(3), 393.11No
May 6, 202481546323M-51 MARATHONMILevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR4390.21T(b), 393.9(a), 392.2No
May 3, 20248156820480ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

54 total · 18.5% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

CHESTERTON IN11 · 5 OOS
EB2 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
13
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
13

Crash History (13 records)

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Crash History (13 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 1, 2025ILINJURY02ChicagoI-55...187522OB EXPRESS
Jan 23, 2025MITOW00Benton TwpW I 94...480602NEO ZONE INC
Nov 1, 2024ILTOW00New Lenox TwpI-80 W/B...AP5020OB EXPRESS
Jun 5, 2024INTOW00HAMMONDI80...187522NEO ZONE INC
Apr 12, 2024MITOW00NEW BUFFALO TWPE I 94...460725NEO ZONE INC
Mar 29, 2024MITOW00ST JOSEPH TWPI-94...FL7637NEO ZONE INC
Dec 22, 2023ILINJURY01YORK TWPI-290 EB...286110OB EXPRESS
Jul 27, 2023ILTOW00Joliet TwpI-80...163801OB EXPRESS
Jan 26, 2023MITOW00GUNPLAIN TWPS US 131...203319NEO ZONE INC
Jan 3, 2023ILTOW00BRIDGEVIEWS SOUTH 78TH AVENUE...544702OB EXPRESS
Jun 19, 2022MITOW00ST JOSEPH TWPRAMP 027A...244916OB EXPRESS
May 7, 2022ILTOW00Joliet TwpI-80...140461NEO ZONE INC. (DBA) OB EXPRESS
Mar 29, 2021ILINJURY01ELWOODELWOOD INTERNATIONAL PORT...400344OB EXPRESS

Compliance Timeline

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

Jul 1, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jan 23, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 1, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 5, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 12, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 29, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 22, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 15, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 27, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 27, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 26, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 3, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 10, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Oct 31, 2022
Authority
Jun 19, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 7, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 10, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Mar 29, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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