M5 EXPRESS INC

USDOT 3433620 • 523 W OLD NORTHWEST HWY STE 102A, BARRINGTON, IL, 60010

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,433,620
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8723612481
Power Units (MCS-150)
45
Drivers (MCS-150)
45
MCS-150 Mileage
1,735,000
Physical Address
523 W OLD NORTHWEST HWY STE 102A, BARRINGTON, IL, 60010
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Dec 12, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1113204ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA993383468ON FILEDec 12, 2025Mar 30, 2026

Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA993383468REPLACEDFeb 20, 2025Dec 12, 2025
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN357539REPLACEDAug 10, 2023Feb 20, 2025
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN357539CANCELLEDAug 10, 2023Mar 24, 2025
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA964542707REPLACEDDec 28, 2022Aug 10, 2023
BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQTA4AK0000581-11CANCELLEDDec 22, 2021Jan 27, 2023
BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQTA4AK0000581-11REPLACEDDec 22, 2021Dec 28, 2022
BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQTA4AK0000581-10REPLACEDDec 22, 2020Dec 22, 2021
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA 2232784REPLACEDJun 15, 2020Dec 22, 2020

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA993383468BIPD/PrimaryMar 30, 2026Mar 30, 2026
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA993383468BIPD/PrimaryDec 12, 2025Dec 12, 2025
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN357539BIPD/PrimaryMar 24, 2025Mar 24, 2025
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN357539BIPD/PrimaryFeb 20, 2025Feb 20, 2025
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.CA964542707BIPD/PrimaryAug 10, 2023Aug 10, 2023
TERM/CANCLBERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYQTA4AK0000581-11BIPD/PrimaryJan 27, 2023Jan 27, 2023
TERM/REPLBERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYQTA4AK0000581-11BIPD/PrimaryDec 28, 2022Dec 28, 2022
TERM/REPLBERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYQTA4AK0000581-10BIPD/PrimaryDec 22, 2021Dec 22, 2021
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.CA 2232784BIPD/PrimaryDec 22, 2020Dec 22, 2020

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1113204MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 15, 2020Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
9%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
23
Violations
19
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
8.7%
Driver OOS %
4.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
45
Drivers (MCS-150)
45
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
4
Dec
7
Jan
3
Feb
7
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 23 of 23 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

17 states23 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (19 violations from 23 inspections)

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Violation Summary (19 violations from 23 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (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 t10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
8.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-14.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.4 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.83vs nat'l 1.80
-0.97 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (23 inspections)

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Inspection History (23 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 7, 202687523368RoadsideKYLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1Details unavailableNo
Mar 29, 202687435156ST. GEORGE UTUTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 15, 202687324753US 59TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 14, 20268731348128 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCAIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 9, 202687256745TRINIDAD COCOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 7, 202687250369CORINTH SCALE US 45 NORTHMSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 7, 202687366167NJNJLevel 14392.7A-D, 391.11B2-Q, 393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Mar 5, 202687232239NORTH JACKSON OHOHLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 13, 202687043555RoadsideMILevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLTL, 395.24D-ELDPTNo
Feb 11, 202687015395EASTABOGA ALALLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 4, 202686966407RoadsideNMLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS1No
Jan 29, 202686928514FORT MORGAN COCOLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 28, 202686912566CAMBRIDGE OHOHLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 21, 202686874919HOT SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 16, 202686831918JOPLIN MOMOLevel 2VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LILNo
Jan 12, 202686771621RoadsideCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2-SLLLR, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLEQPNo
Jan 7, 202686726116LONDONKYLevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLIFTANo
Jan 6, 202686726145LONDONKYLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLIFTANo
Dec 24, 202586652814LOMA COCOLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 23, 202586657496YAKIMA WAWALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 22, 202586642023RoadsideIALevel 3STOU SEMI-TRAILER1392.2CNo
Dec 15, 202586598546PLEASANT PRAIRIE WIWILevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45D-B, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BALRYes
May 1, 202481510362EVANSTON POEWYLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

23 total · 8.7% OOS
2024-052026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Compliance Timeline

9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 30, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 12, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 24, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 20, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 10, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 27, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 28, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 22, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 22, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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