BA EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3194202 • 3476 SALEM WALK APT B1, NORTHBROOK, IL, 60062
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-139752 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 26, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA866276088 | ON FILE | Dec 3, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300263707 | REPLACED | Jan 7, 2025 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300089103 | REPLACED | Dec 3, 2024 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA988340520 | CANCELLED | Oct 22, 2024 | Dec 3, 2024 |
| SUTTON NATIONAL | BIPD/Primary | SNWH02000000013-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 22, 2023 | Oct 22, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA957602495 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2022 | Oct 22, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8291478 | CANCELLED | Oct 22, 2018 | Jul 2, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300263707 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2026 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300089103 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA866276088 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA988340520 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2024 | Dec 3, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SUTTON NATIONAL | SNWH02000000013-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2024 | Oct 22, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA957602495 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2023 | Oct 22, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8291478 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2019 | Jul 2, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-139752 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC139752 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2024 |
| MC139752 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2024 |
| MC139752 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 23, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC139752 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 26, 2018 | REVOKED | May 29, 2019 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
18 states • 29 inspections
Violation Summary (23 violations from 29 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (29 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Not Reported | I77 AT 1.20M N OF RT. 148 | ...KF6839 | BA EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 15, 2023 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ALABASTER | INTERSTATE 65 | ...NZ4731 | BA EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records