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MUCH BETTER EXPRESS TRUCKING INC

USDOT 3535824 • 737 E 75TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL, 60619

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

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,535,824
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Illinois
Phone
8444280799
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
MCS-150 Mileage
100,000
BOC-3 Agent
TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC
Physical Address
737 E 75TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL, 60619
Contact
Phone: 8444280799

Risk Signals2 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 57.7%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 51.0 percentage points above average.

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
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jun 8, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1178766DISMISSEDUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA958782022ON FILEJun 8, 2022Jun 8, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA958782022BIPD/PrimaryJun 8, 2022Jun 8, 2022

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1178766MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 14, 2022—Unknown
MC1178766MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSEDJan 22, 2021—Unknown

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Aug 27, 2024New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No ContactACTIVEAug 28, 2024

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
73%
Unsafe Driving
62%

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

Inspections
26
Violations
115
37 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
30.8%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
57.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
1
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
May
2
Jun
4
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 26 of 26 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

14 states • 26 inspections

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Violation Summary (115 violations from 26 inspections)

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Violation Summary (115 violations from 26 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed55—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status4210Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.48A-BIHEInoperative/defective brakes408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination33—Vehicle Maintenance
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:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status3010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)30—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.15A-NSINDriving while disqualified2210Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.21TC-MC390.21TC-MC20—General/Admin
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency22—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8EFalse record of duty status2110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general227Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured22—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.43D-BBrake - relay emergency valve227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL22—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service22—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current20—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con11—Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:393.104F3-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55A-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSMLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BMANSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLCPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFYOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.45BExpired medical examiner's certificate10—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21TB390.21TB10—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)(4)393.95(a)(4)10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43(d)Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110(b)Cargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(f)(3)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(d)(9)395.8(d)(9)10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.110Cargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
30.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
+7.4 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
57.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+51.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
4.42vs nat'l 1.80
+2.62 above avg

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

Inspection History (26 inspections)

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Inspection History (26 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 3, 202687209767LORDSTOWN OHOHLevel 2DODGE TRUCK TRACTOR12392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LIL, 390.21TB1-MCYes
Feb 17, 202687095002LAVONIA GAGALevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.8A1-HOSPYes
Jan 5, 202686726688033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/BILLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.15A-NSINYes
Nov 28, 202586439664WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2395.3A1-HOSPD, 392.5A3-IDUIYes
Oct 21, 202586163687WEST LAKELAND MNMNLevel 1HOMEMADE T SEMI-TRAILER7392.2-SLLSR, 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 393.104F3-CNo
Sep 8, 202585730292NEW SPRINGFIELD OHOHLevel 2HOMEMADE T SEMI-TRAILER5393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 391.41APC, 393.9A-LSMLYes
Aug 12, 202585482291I-57ILLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3391.41A, 391.15A-NSIN, 395.8EYes
Jul 29, 202585366719FORT MORGAN COCOLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK9393.9A-LIL, 391.41A-MCPC, 395.8E-HOSPDOOSYes
Jul 23, 202585346379WEST LAKELAND MNMNLevel 1MP CUSTOM SEMI-TRAILER16393.48A-BIHE, 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.9A2-CYes
Jul 15, 202585252134JANESVILLE WIWILevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK11390.21TC-MC, 393.47E, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Jul 15, 202585281073OWATONNA MNMNLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLFYNo
Jun 10, 202584931755MENOMONIE WIWILevel 1UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER6391.41APC, 392.2-SLLDL, 393.60DYes
Jun 5, 202584935795RoadsideILLevel 1GATP TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Apr 30, 202584555184020 - MARION - I-57 S/BILLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.17CNo
Apr 17, 202584445483MENOMONIE WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.9A-LIL, 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLIRPYes
Mar 18, 202584164763WALTONKYLevel 1TRUK STRAIGHT TRUCK3391.45B, 395.8E, 395.8F01No
Mar 14, 202584138044RoadsideILLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21TB, 392.2RGNo
Jan 28, 202583734582COLUMBIA TNTNLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.43D-B, 392.2-SLLS3Yes
Oct 17, 202482949889RICHMOND ININLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK7395.8A1-HOSP, 393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LSMLYes
Oct 10, 202482893773I-55ILLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Aug 20, 202482448201JOHNSON COUNTY - 091KSLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2391.41(a)(1), 395.8(a)(1)Yes
Aug 8, 202482355729VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 1CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.95(a)(4)No
Jul 3, 202482046757ROADSIDE INSPECTIONOHLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2391.41(a)(1), 395.8(a)(1)Yes
Jun 25, 202481972539RoadsideIALevel 2CUSM SEMI-TRAILER11393.60(d), 383.23(a)(2), 391.41(a)(1)Yes
Oct 26, 202380014866WV TURNPIKEWVLevel 2DODG TRUCK TRACTOR2395.8(f)(1), 393.110Yes
Oct 4, 202379842011023 - MARSHALL - I-70 W/BILLevel 3HOMEMADE OTHER1395.8(f)(1)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

24 total · 66.7% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

WEST LAKELAND MN2 · 1 OOS
MENOMONIE WI2 · 2 OOS
LAVONIA GA1 · 1 OOS
023 - MARSHALL - I-70 W/B1
033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/B1 · 1 OOS
I-551
I-571 · 1 OOS
020 - MARION - I-57 S/B1

Violations by BASIC category

Hours of Service22 · 10 OOS
Unsafe Driving18 · 2 OOS
Driver Fitness14 · 9 OOS

Compliance Timeline

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

Aug 28, 2024
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Aug 27, 2024
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Jun 8, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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