NORTH SIDE EXPRESS INC
NORTH SIDE EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in POSEN, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3411618. 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 11 power units and 11 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file. 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.
NORTH SIDE EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 11 drivers, based in Posen, IL. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is on file.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 133% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IL (7 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 392.16(a) (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Volvo, Freightliner, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 94,188 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (IL) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 13, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 5 | |
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Peterbilt | 2 | |
| Cim | 1 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Stoughton | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87585944 | Apr 13, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87546911 | Apr 9, 2026 | IL | 3 | I-80 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9T, 393.9H | No |
| 82793446 | Sep 27, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-94 |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82778107 | Sep 26, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-55 SB |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82757503 | Sep 24, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-55 NORTHBOUND |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82395622 | May 18, 2024 | IL | 3 | — |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.16(a), 392.2 | No |
| 82035369 | May 9, 2024 | IL | 3 | — |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79977263 | Sep 28, 2023 | IL | 3 | 57 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79982603 | Sep 26, 2023 | IL | 3 | 47TH STREET |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79683395 | Sep 15, 2023 | IL | 3 | I-55 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC1100168 | Common | WITHDRAWN | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2020 | MC1100168-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | A 3339365 | 91X | Mar 15, 2021 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-010168 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 15, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-010168 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 | REPLACED |
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Docket MC1100168
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SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
91X policy on file
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HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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