SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC

USDOT 3525590 • 400 HEATHER CT B2, SCHAUMBURG, IL, 60193

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
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
3,525,590
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
9549992901
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
26
MCS-150 Mileage
1,600,000
Physical Address
400 HEATHER CT B2, SCHAUMBURG, IL, 60193
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Dec 7, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1171810REVOKEDDec 4, 2023Dec 4, 2023

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCS SPS 4315951-00ON FILEDec 7, 2023Aug 15, 2024

Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA947081726CANCELLEDMar 10, 2022Nov 25, 2023
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA947081726REPLACEDJun 1, 2021Mar 10, 2022
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA947081726CANCELLEDMar 10, 2021Jun 1, 2021

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLCONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCS SPS 4315951-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2024Aug 15, 2024
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA947081726BIPD/PrimaryNov 25, 2023Nov 25, 2023
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA947081726BIPD/PrimaryMar 10, 2022Mar 10, 2022
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA947081726BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2021Jun 1, 2021

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-1171810INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1171810MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDDec 13, 2023Unknown
MC1171810MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 17, 2021REVOKEDDec 4, 2023

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
25%

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

Inspections
67
Violations
86
16 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
13.4%
Driver OOS %
1.5%
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
26
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
5
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
3
Jun
7
Jul
5
Aug
2
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
5
Dec
2
Jan
4
Feb
12
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 67 of 67 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

28 states67 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (86 violations from 67 inspections)

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Violation Summary (86 violations from 67 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued1008Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit305Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps313Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.87A-FPLAWarning flags on projecting loads missing203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDCG-18Coupling devices defective228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A3Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.71C-LCDL383.71C-LCDL10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2DIMOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle 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.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11A1-LPLMWRLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued118Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2WGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.9B3-DFRCLSDriver - Failing to reexamine the CMV's cargo and its load securement devices during the course of transportation and make any necessary adjustments.10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.130B-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BDRFBrake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104F3-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
13.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.2 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.28vs nat'l 1.80
-0.52 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 (67 inspections)

Showing 50 of 67

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Inspection History (67 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 1, 202687483879CORTEZ COCOLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 28, 202687435162OLATHE KSKSLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 27, 202687436187RUSTON LALALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.9A3No
Mar 16, 202687341011LIMA MTMTLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 14, 202687423191RoadsideTXLevel 2ALPH SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 13, 202687288726CHARLESTON MOMOLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 12, 202687283063WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 2FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Mar 11, 202687318886PARKERS PRAIRIE MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Mar 10, 202687257957NEVADA OHOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLL, 383.71C-LCDLNo
Mar 10, 202687296087FROSTBURG MDMDLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 8, 202687247070CHILLICOTHE OHOHLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 7, 202687242901RATON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 4, 202687238257HOPE ARARLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLNo
Feb 26, 202687171907RoadsideNMLevel 3XL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Feb 16, 202687059563VAN BUREN ARARLevel 2FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLNo
Feb 11, 202687015084SISSETON SDSDLevel 2UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLTL, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Feb 8, 202686988143VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLNo
Jan 23, 202686884027RoadsideILLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2W, 392.2DIMNo
Jan 10, 202686767721CHEYENNE I-80 POEWYLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 29, 202586661382WELLSVILLE UTUTLevel 3TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEDNo
Dec 26, 202586660082ST. GEORGE UTUTLevel 2TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Dec 23, 202586636885MIDDLETOWN SCALECTLevel 3SPEC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTLNo
Dec 6, 202586557235BROADUS MTMTLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLNo
Dec 2, 202586489674STEPHENS CITY VAVALevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 19, 202587462415GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.55ENo
Nov 18, 202586362981RoadsidePALevel 3FONA SEMI-TRAILER7392.2-SLLTL, 395.22G-ELDMFV, 392.2-SLLEDNo
Nov 13, 20258650720314 - I29 NB MM 12 PERCIVALIALevel 3TRLK SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 28, 202586189405TRINIDAD COCOLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA3No
Oct 6, 202586027174HAUGAN MTMTLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11A1-LPLMWRYes
Oct 2, 202585952830I-80 EB MM 56 BEAVER TWP - SCAPALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 21, 202585837808LITTLE ROCK ARARLevel 3XL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 13, 202585774448CHARLESTON MOMOLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 31, 202585650615JOPLIN MOMOLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLNo
Aug 23, 202585577223MILFORDCTLevel 2FONT SEMI-TRAILER4392.2-SLLED, 393.55D2-B, 393.9A-LSMLYes
Aug 14, 202585501618AIKEN SCSCLevel 3FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 6, 202585418117SLIDELL LALALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16ADNo
Aug 6, 202585687123UKIAH AREA -CALevel 2TRAO SEMI-TRAILER4392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLED, 396.5-HLNo
Jul 24, 202585318295MOUNT HOPE WVWVLevel 3XL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS1No
Jul 18, 202585266517BREAUX BRIDGE LALALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 18, 202585267401UNION SCALECTLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLEWA1Yes
Jul 17, 202585242077JOPLIN MOMOLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEDNo
Jul 15, 202585233861ON I-84 W AT EXIT 17PALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLS3No
Jul 9, 202585200307FROSTBURG MDMDLevel 2TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 7, 202585150702WILLISTON NDNDLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR4396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2WGNo
Jun 24, 202585036698WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 3X-L SPECIA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 18, 202585013781SELBY SDSDLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Jun 12, 202584956118ST. LOUIS MOMOLevel 2XL SEMI-TRAILER11393.70B1I-CDCG-18, 392.9B3-DFRCLS, 393.130B-CHVEYes
May 23, 202584782378BILLINGS MTMTLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 10, 202584371645PHILADELPHIA PAPALevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLTR, 393.87A-FPLANo
Mar 29, 202584273022ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

60 total · 13.3% OOS
2024-102026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 1, 2026MSTOW00LAUDERDALE59...KD4773SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC
Jan 24, 2025MOINJURY01ST CLAIRIS 44...659315SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC
Sep 1, 2023INTOW00GREENFIELDI-70 WB...KM1288SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC

Compliance Timeline

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

Feb 1, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in MS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 24, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in MO
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 15, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 4, 2023
Authority
Nov 25, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 1, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 10, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 1, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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