LINE EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3481285 • 2337 W BYRON ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60618
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-1142633 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 29, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA994015175 | ON FILE | Jun 16, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA994015175 | REPLACED | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA994015175 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA994015175 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN370994 | REPLACED | Oct 8, 2024 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN370994 | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN370994 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN345835 | CANCELLED | Feb 24, 2023 | Apr 15, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85036 00 | REPLACED | Feb 24, 2022 | Feb 24, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85036 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 24, 2022 | Feb 26, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA02796672 | REPLACED | Nov 24, 2021 | Feb 24, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2796672 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2020 | Nov 24, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA994015175 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA994015175 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA994015175 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA994015175 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN370994 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN370994 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN370994 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN345835 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP85036 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2023 | Feb 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP85036 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA02796672 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2022 | Feb 24, 2022 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2796672 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2021 | Nov 24, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1142633 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1142633 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2025 |
| MC1142633 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 20, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1142633 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2024 |
| MC1142633 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2024 |
| MC1142633 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2023 |
| MC1142633 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2021 |
| MC1142633 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 23, 2020 | REVOKED | Jun 16, 2025 |
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
13 states • 21 inspections
Violation Summary (19 violations from 21 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43B-BATV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (21 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | IH 35 | ...NV4838 | LINE EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 16, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 80 EB 73.3 EB | ...922690 | LINE EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records