M5 EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3433620 • 523 W OLD NORTHWEST HWY STE 102A, BARRINGTON, IL, 60010
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1113204 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA993383468 | ON FILE | Dec 12, 2025 | Mar 30, 2026 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA993383468 | REPLACED | Feb 20, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN357539 | REPLACED | Aug 10, 2023 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN357539 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 2023 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA964542707 | REPLACED | Dec 28, 2022 | Aug 10, 2023 |
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QTA4AK0000581-11 | CANCELLED | Dec 22, 2021 | Jan 27, 2023 |
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QTA4AK0000581-11 | REPLACED | Dec 22, 2021 | Dec 28, 2022 |
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QTA4AK0000581-10 | REPLACED | Dec 22, 2020 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 2232784 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2020 | Dec 22, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA993383468 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA993383468 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN357539 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN357539 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA964542707 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QTA4AK0000581-11 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QTA4AK0000581-11 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2022 | Dec 28, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QTA4AK0000581-10 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2021 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 2232784 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2020 | Dec 22, 2020 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1113204 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2020 | — | Unknown |
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
17 states • 23 inspections
Violation Summary (19 violations from 23 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver 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 I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 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 (23 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records