1ST CLASS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3225711 • 2 EAST 22ND STREET SUITE 305, LOMBARD, IL, 60148
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-1010436 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 8, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0263408001 | ON FILE | Oct 12, 2024 | Oct 12, 2024 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUTTON NATIONAL | BIPD/Primary | SNWH02000000010-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2024 | Oct 12, 2024 |
| SUTTON NATIONAL | BIPD/Primary | SNWH02000000010-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2024 | Aug 17, 2024 |
| SUTTON NATIONAL | BIPD/Primary | SNWH02000000010-00 | REPLACED | Feb 23, 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 |
| SUTTON NATIONAL | BIPD/Primary | SNWH02000000010-00 | REPLACED | Dec 20, 2023 | Feb 23, 2024 |
| SUTTON NATIONAL | BIPD/Primary | SNWH02000000010-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2023 | Mar 7, 2024 |
| SUTTON NATIONAL | BIPD/Primary | SNWH02000000010-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2023 | Jan 14, 2024 |
| SUTTON NATIONAL | BIPD/Primary | SNWH02000000010-00 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000360-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 22, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000360-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2022 | Aug 30, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000360-00 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2022 | Aug 22, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA952973040 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2021 | Oct 12, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0789260 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2019 | Apr 14, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0789260 | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2019 | Sep 11, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0263408001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2024 | Oct 12, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SUTTON NATIONAL | SNWH02000000010-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2024 | Oct 12, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | SUTTON NATIONAL | SNWH02000000010-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2024 | Aug 17, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SUTTON NATIONAL | SNWH02000000010-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | SUTTON NATIONAL | SNWH02000000010-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2024 | Mar 7, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SUTTON NATIONAL | SNWH02000000010-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2024 | Feb 23, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | SUTTON NATIONAL | SNWH02000000010-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2024 | Jan 14, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SUTTON NATIONAL | SNWH02000000010-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000360-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000360-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2023 | Aug 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000360-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA952973040 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2022 | Oct 12, 2022 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0789260 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2020 | Apr 14, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0789260 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2019 | Sep 11, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1010436 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1010436 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2024 |
| MC1010436 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2024 |
| MC1010436 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2023 |
| MC1010436 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2023 |
| MC1010436 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2023 |
| MC1010436 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 20, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC1010436 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 17, 2019 | REVOKED | Apr 20, 2020 |
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
35 states • 137 inspections
Violation Summary (107 violations from latest 100 of 137 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2AU | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TBSP | Tires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | 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:393.110B2II-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (137 inspections)
Showing 50 of 137
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | CUMBERLAND | 28.39 FEET WEST OF MILE POINT 10.710 ON US 40 | ...KN8160 | 1ST CLASS EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 5, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CHESTER (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...MF2816 | 1ST CLASS EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 15, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 80 W 20.5 MM | ...NR0379 | 1ST CLASS EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 19, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOLLYWOOD | SR 821 (FLORIDAS TURNPIKE EXTENSION) | ...GC5523 | 1ST CLASS EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 5, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 70 AT MP 151 | ...MZ7053 | 1ST CLASS EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 21, 2023 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TACOMA | E 25TH ST BLK 1300 | ...935502 | 1ST CLASS EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records