AKSEL EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3582580 • DBA: ROAD DREAMER • 3105 MONTEREY LN, WADSWORTH, IL, 60083
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1210640 | REVOKED | Oct 5, 2021 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-009395-01 | ON FILE | Mar 25, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-009395-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-009395-01 | REPLACED | Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-03526 | CANCELLED | Jul 14, 2024 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-133330-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 14, 2023 | Jul 14, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-133330-00 | REPLACED | Jul 14, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-133330-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 14, 2023 | May 18, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA950776820 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2022 | Jul 14, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA950776820 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 14, 2021 | Oct 5, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-009395-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-009395-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 |
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-03526 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-009395-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-133330-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 14, 2024 | Jul 14, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-133330-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2024 | May 18, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA950776820 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 14, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-133330-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 14, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 |
| NAMECHG | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA950776820 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2021 | Oct 5, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1210640 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1210640 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1210640 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2025 |
| MC1210640 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 17, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 12, 2024 |
| MC1210640 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2023 |
| MC1210640 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 25, 2022 | REVOKED | Jul 1, 2025 |
| MC1210640 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 2, 2021 | REVOKED | Oct 5, 2021 |
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
19 states • 37 inspections
Violation Summary (46 violations from 37 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 3 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9B3-DFRCLS | Driver - Failing to reexamine the CMV's cargo and its load securement devices during the course of transportation and make any necessary adjustments. | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 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 (37 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 3 | LITTLE ROCK | I30 | ...957052 | AKSEL EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 2, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUGARCREEK BOROUGH | PROGRESS DR | ...284432 | AKSEL EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 17, 2024 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHEELING | I-470 | ...205963 | ROAD DREAMER |
| Jan 20, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEMPHIS | LAMAR AVE | ...284431 | ROAD DREAMER |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records