NIGHT TROOPER EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3289654 • 10636 S 86TH AVE, PALOS HILLS, IL, 60465
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-1041529 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZM0760 | ON FILE | Feb 9, 2022 | Feb 9, 2025 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-010973 | REPLACED | Feb 9, 2021 | Feb 9, 2022 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-010973 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2021 | Mar 11, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZM0760 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2025 | Feb 9, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-010973 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2022 | Mar 11, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-010973 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2022 | Feb 9, 2022 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1041529 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 5, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC1041529 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jun 27, 2019 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | May 4, 2023 |
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
1 state • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207E | Torsion bar cracked and/or broken | 2 | 2 | — | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4 | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | 86979685 | 400 W BARBOURS CUT | TX | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 86374053 | IH-0610 IN HARRIS CO. (0-37) | TX | Level 1 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 396.5B-HWSLIW, 393.75A4 | No |
| Oct 14, 2025 | 86170808 | 700 W BARBOURS CUT B | TX | Level 1 | OTHR INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 4 | 392.2W, 393.207E, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2025 | 86170782 | 700 W BARBOURS CUT B | TX | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 393.95A, 393.78, 393.60C | Yes |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 85881578 | SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500 | TX | Level 2 | CHTH INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 0 | — | No |
| May 8, 2025 | 84731432 | SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500 | TX | Level 2 | OTHR INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | 393.60D | No |
| May 8, 2025 | 84731430 | SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500 | TX | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.60D | No |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 84457808 | 500 W BARBOURS CUT | TX | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 84148974 | Roadside | TX | Level 1 | VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records