ROAD LEADER LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 3242857 • DBA: ARCHER EXPRESS • 8301 S CASS AVE UNIT 201, DARIEN, IL, 60561
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-1018890 | REVOKED | Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08885394 | ON FILE | Dec 23, 2025 | Jan 23, 2026 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08885394 | REPLACED | Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 28, 2025 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08885394 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 28, 2023 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08885394 | CANCELLED | Dec 28, 2023 | Dec 28, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT5448911054 | REPLACED | Oct 4, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GA22MOT02221800 | CANCELLED | Oct 4, 2022 | Nov 8, 2023 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GA22MOT02221800 | REPLACED | Oct 4, 2022 | Oct 4, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901259202-00 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2022 | Oct 4, 2022 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBC000051-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2021 | Jan 26, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0797308 | REPLACED | Jun 7, 2019 | Jun 7, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0797308 | CANCELLED | Jun 7, 2019 | Jan 26, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08885394 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08885394 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2025 | Dec 28, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08885394 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2025 | Dec 28, 2025 |
| NAMECHG | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08885394 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT5448911054 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | GA22MOT02221800 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2023 | Nov 8, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | GA22MOT02221800 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2023 | Oct 4, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259202-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2022 | Oct 4, 2022 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBC000051-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2022 | Jan 26, 2022 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0797308 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2021 | Jan 26, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0797308 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2019 | Jun 7, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1018890 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1018890 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 29, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1018890 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2022 |
| MC1018890 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2021 |
| MC1018890 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 17, 2019 | REVOKED | Dec 23, 2025 |
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
34 states • 193 inspections
Violation Summary (110 violations from latest 100 of 193 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 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47F-B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLOWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | 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:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9B2-DFICD | Driver - Failing to inspect the cargo and devices used to secure the cargo within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (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 Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:392.2-SLLEWA3 | 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:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | 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:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (193 inspections)
Showing 50 of 193
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I-77 | ...MX6032 | ROAD LEADER LOGISTICS LLC |
| Nov 3, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTHFIELD TWP | I-294 NORTHBOUND | ...S71641 | ARCHER EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 16, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUSTIN | S 8300 IH 35 NB | ...LP9196 | ROAD LEADER LOGISTICS LLC |
| Jan 4, 2024 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 97 | INTERSTATE 25 | ...KE3953 | ROAD LEADER LOGISTICS LLC |
| Dec 3, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MERRILLVILLE | I 65 | ...031826 | ROAD LEADER LOGISTICS LLC |
| May 18, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Chicago | DAN RYAN EXPY E | ...774826 | ROAD LEADER LOGISTICS LLC |
| Mar 15, 2022 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FLORENCE | 52 | ...070902 | ROAD LEADER LOGISTICS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records