GEM EXPRESS INC
NAPERVILLE, IL
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 692 days Jul 16, 2020 → Jun 8, 2022
- Common (Property) gap · 698 days Inactive Jul 22, 2020 → reinstated Jun 20, 2022
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — GEM EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3277537) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 692 days — Jul 16, 2020 → Jun 8, 2022 • Common (Property) gap · 698 days — Inactive Jul 22, 2020 → reinstated Jun 20, 2022 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3277537/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 28.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=331373 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceGEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jun 8, 2025
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1035737ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 11 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 18.18% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
GEM EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in NAPERVILLE, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3277537. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 11 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
GEM EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 5 years on FMCSA's records, based in Naperville, IL. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.2% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MN (3) and MO (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
18.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 393.45(b)(2) (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 4 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, Volvo, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,373 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 22, 2020 to Jun 20, 2022 (698 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 16, 2020 to Jun 8, 2022 (692 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Minnesota (MN) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 11, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 22, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 23, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 23, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 6 | |
| Volvo | 4 | |
| Benson Tru | 2 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Bens | 1 | |
| Doonan | 1 | |
| Doonan Tra | 1 | |
| Flat Bed | 1 | |
| Fontaine | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.46 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 1.17 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 7.66 | 8 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (11 rows) View all 11 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87307403 | Mar 10, 2026 | MN | 3 | WASECA MN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87002795 | Feb 4, 2026 | MN | 1 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.9A-LSML | Yes |
| 84948780 | Jun 11, 2025 | IL | 3 | il-016---marion---i-57-n/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84789449 | May 23, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH 10 MP 399 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84771501 | May 22, 2025 | AZ | 2 | CHANDLER AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 84003594 | Feb 26, 2025 | OH | 2 | EATON OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83979646 | Feb 25, 2025 | MO | 1 | MAYVIEW MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 83915409 | Feb 14, 2025 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | No |
| 83739725 | Jan 29, 2025 | NM | 2 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82677027 | Sep 11, 2024 | MO | 3 | MAYVIEW MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8(e)(1) | No |
| 82476195 | Aug 23, 2024 | CO | 1 | CORTEZ CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.11(a)(1), 393.55(e) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0253290321 | Nov 25, 2025 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jun 20, 2022 | MC1035737-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| May 11, 2020 | MC1035737-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300160371 | 91X | $750,000 | Jun 8, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA958781375 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 8, 2025 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 692 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 16, 2020 to Jun 8, 2022 | ||||||
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA02091292 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2020 | Jul 16, 2020 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 8, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 20, 2022
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Jul 22, 2020
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Jul 22, 2020authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 22, 2020authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 698 days (through Jun 20, 2022)
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Jul 16, 2020insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jul 16, 2020insurance gapCoverage gap: 692 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 8, 2022)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | 2 | 1 |
| MAYVIEW MO | MO | 2 | 0 |
| CHANDLER AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CORTEZ CO | CO | 1 | 1 |
| WASECA MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| EATON OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| IH 10 MP 399 | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1035737
common · ACTIVE · MC
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GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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11 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify GEM EXPRESS INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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