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CER EXPRESS INC

USDOT 3516281 • 2983 DOROTHY DR, AURORA, IL, 60504

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
3,516,281
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Illinois
Phone
8502406885
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
29
Drivers (MCS-150)
29
MCS-150 Mileage
367,371
BOC-3 Agent
#1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLC
Physical Address
2983 DOROTHY DR, AURORA, IL, 60504
Contact
Phone: 8502406885

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: Sep 21, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1165550ACTIVEUnknownSep 19, 2023

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA972231735ON FILESep 21, 2023Aug 11, 2024

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKBI000357-00CANCELLEDSep 21, 2022Sep 21, 2023
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKBC000045-00CANCELLEDNov 17, 2020Feb 14, 2021

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA972231735BIPD/PrimaryAug 11, 2024Aug 11, 2024
CANCELKNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANYKBI000357-00BIPD/PrimarySep 21, 2023Sep 21, 2023
CANCELKNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANYKBC000045-00BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2021Feb 14, 2021

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-1165550INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1165550COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 25, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 19, 2023
MC1165550MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDSep 28, 2022—Unknown
MC1165550MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 27, 2020REVOKEDFeb 22, 2021

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
23%

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

Inspections
45
Violations
43
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
15.6%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
29
Drivers (MCS-150)
29
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
3
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
4
Dec
Jan
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
May
1
Jun
3
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
5
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 45 of 45 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

26 states • 45 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (43 violations from 45 inspections)

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Violation Summary (43 violations from 45 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS33—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit3010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VACBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22A-DEmergency warning devices not displayed104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(f)(3)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.104F3Cargo securement - tiedown damaged116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
15.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
-7.8 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.96vs nat'l 1.80
-0.84 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 (45 inspections)

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Inspection History (45 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 24, 202687416247FITZGERALD GAGALevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1395.22G-ELDMFVNo
Mar 18, 202687335723SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LILYes
Mar 12, 202687284307SB I-75 @ MM 21MILevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Mar 5, 202687232952PUEBLO COCOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Mar 3, 202687200437POST FALLS IDIDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLTL, 393.55C1No
Feb 23, 202687131948COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 1EXTRE SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 5, 202686982921FORT MORGAN COCOLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 5, 202686981111US 59TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11TLNo
Jan 8, 202686755623CLARKSVILLE TNTNLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Dec 5, 202586499148MANCHESTER TNTNLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Dec 2, 202586476946FORT MORGAN COCOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Nov 18, 202586408115CHESTERTON ININLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Nov 11, 2025862906901 MILE EAST OF CHOUTEAUOKLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 10, 202586036428DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER2393.45B2-BHTD, 392.2-SLLEDYes
Oct 7, 202586004773GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Sep 7, 202585769780QUEENSBURY NYNYLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Aug 31, 202585649862BELLS TNTNLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Aug 4, 202585441800RoadsideMILevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLMFNo
Jul 30, 202585367549FROSTBURG MDMDLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Jul 15, 202585236160CASTAIC IFCALevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER2393.45B2-B-VAC, 396.3A1-ALBVYes
Jul 11, 202585252007IRVING NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR7392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 393.9A-LHWSNo
Jun 13, 202584960663SOUTH RANGE WIWILevel 1FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER3393.9A-LRLI, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-B-AIRYes
Apr 1, 202584281513ROADSIDEALLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Mar 26, 202584256205RATON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2DOONA SEMI-TRAILER1393.75AYes
Mar 24, 202584216458WELLFORD SCSCLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS4No
Mar 5, 202584036257VAUGHN MTMTLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1390.21TB2-DOTNo
Dec 26, 202483508722I-80 AT APPLEGATECALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Dec 23, 202483661110IH20 LORAINE SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.95A, 393.95BNo
Dec 11, 202483394522PONCHATOULA LALALevel 3CIMC VEHIC INTERMODAL CHASSIS2392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWDNo
Dec 4, 202483319002E/B I-580 LIVERMORECALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Nov 22, 202483268200TUCSON AZAZLevel 3KENWORTH M TRUCK TRACTOR2392.16-D, 392.2-SLLS4No
Oct 7, 202482869053I-57ILLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 26, 202482784904CARLSBAD PORT OF ENTRY (WHITESNMLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Sep 23, 202482787645LITTLE FALLS NYNYLevel 2MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER3393.9(a), 392.2, 393.104(f)(3)No
Sep 4, 202482583141H-MERRIMACMALevel 2DORS SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Aug 15, 202482400134GROTON SDSDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jul 29, 202482254896HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, NNCLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 30, 202481771947ON I81 N/B AT MM 187.6PALevel 2FELL SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLS4, 392.16, 393.104F3Yes
Mar 29, 202481249312OSBORNE COUNTY - 141KSLevel 2REIT SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 25, 202480943859RoadsideNELevel 3REIT SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Dec 18, 202380425170RATON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 5, 202379851218BOVINA SCALE I-20 EASTMSLevel 2REIT SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Sep 26, 202379789998SELLERSBURG ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLLRNo
Jun 22, 202378970818WIBAUX SCALEMTLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 16, 202378680595SIOUX FALLS PORT OF ENTRYSDLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

38 total · 18.4% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

FORT MORGAN CO2
RATON PORT OF ENTRY2 · 1 OOS
CASTAIC IF1 · 1 OOS
DESERT HILLS IF1 · 1 OOS
E/B I-580 LIVERMORE1 · 1 OOS
I-80 AT APPLEGATE1
SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE1 · 1 OOS
COTTONWOOD IF1

Violations by BASIC category

Compliance Timeline

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

Aug 11, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 21, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 19, 2023
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-1165550
Feb 14, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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