MIDNIGHT CARGO EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3227917 • 10035 GRAND AVE SUITE 303, FRANKLIN PARK, IL, 60131
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1011452 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 26, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 7839482-00 | ON FILE | Apr 26, 2023 | Apr 26, 2024 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001476-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 26, 2022 | Apr 26, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA948667076 | CANCELLED | May 6, 2021 | Apr 26, 2022 |
| COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | BIPD/Primary | CAL201930-01 | CANCELLED | May 6, 2020 | May 6, 2021 |
| COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | BIPD/Primary | CAL201930-00 | CANCELLED | May 6, 2019 | May 6, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 7839482-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001476-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2023 | Apr 26, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA948667076 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2022 | Apr 26, 2022 |
| CANCEL | COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | CAL201930-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2021 | May 6, 2021 |
| CANCEL | COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | CAL201930-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2020 | May 6, 2020 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1011452 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2023 |
| MC1011452 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2022 |
| MC1011452 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 4, 2021 |
| MC1011452 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2020 |
| MC1011452 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 15, 2019 | — | Unknown |
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
19 states • 31 inspections
Violation Summary (49 violations from 31 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| fmcsr:75A3-TAOL | 75A3-TAOL | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:21TB2-DOT | 21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:8E-HOSPDELDT | 8E-HOSPDELDT | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| 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:173.24B1-HMNBP | HM (Non-Bulk Packaging) -HM/DG leaking in or from a package | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (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 a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (31 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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NASHVILLE | BRICK CHURCH PIKE | ...912142 | MIDNIGHT CARGO EXPRESS LL |
| Jan 16, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORTHLAKE | 18000 IH 35 W | ...536563 | MIDNIGHT CARGO EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 9, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GASTONIA | 85 | ...161786 | MIDNIGHT CARGO EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 1, 2020 | KY | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2019 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records