TBS EXPRESS INC
EAST DUNDEE, IL
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TBS EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3671108) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3671108/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.1% (better). Vehicle OOS 21.1% vs peer median 17.65% (worse). n=12034 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 14, 2025
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1273029ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 20 | 63 | 0 |
| Trailers | 7 | 35 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 79 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.17% | 8.7% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
TBS EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in EAST DUNDEE, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3671108. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 83 power units and 83 drivers, with 79 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 21.1%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
TBS EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 83 power units and 83 drivers, based in East Dundee, IL. Across 46 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.9% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
46 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 84% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (5) and IL (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
10.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.4% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 83 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 83 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Fontaine are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 12,034 ACTIVE carriers operating 41–125 power units (±50% of this carrier's 83 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | May 5, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 6, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 9, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 18, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 27, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 10, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 5, 2024 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 26, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 17, 2024 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 1, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 56 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 14 | |
| Volvo | 12 | |
| Fontaine | 11 | |
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Wabash National | 5 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.33 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.64 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | — | 1.00 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | — | 3.70 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (79 rows) View all 79 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88299891 | Jul 1, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 88136122 | Jun 10, 2026 | UT | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.104F3-C, 393.60D, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 88069589 | Jun 6, 2026 | MO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88065370 | Jun 5, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.100B-C | Yes |
| 87976027 | May 27, 2026 | UT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87983277 | May 26, 2026 | NM | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 383.23A2 | Yes |
| 87902163 | May 18, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.80A, 392.2LC | No |
| 87778449 | May 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87541552 | Apr 8, 2026 | CO | 2 | LAMAR CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.104B-C | No |
| 87417390 | Mar 27, 2026 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87352848 | Mar 19, 2026 | AL | 3 | COTTONDALE AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87315444 | Mar 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87126155 | Feb 23, 2026 | TN | 3 | MEMPHIS TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| 86883487 | Jan 16, 2026 | IL | 3 | I-24 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86842228 | Jan 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH 35 SB MM 321 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.11, 393.78, 392.2W | No |
| 86763519 | Jan 9, 2026 | AL | 3 | NEWVILLE AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | No |
| 86681700 | Dec 29, 2025 | OH | 3 | MONROE OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86513845 | Dec 9, 2025 | LA | 3 | SPRINGFIELD LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLUP, 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
| 86401355 | Nov 22, 2025 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86160078 | Oct 22, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85458675 | Aug 9, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-w-i-96@8-mile-rd |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85356248 | Jul 23, 2025 | NY | 2 | PORT LEYDEN NY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.78A-WS, 393.55E-B | No |
| 85068939 | Jun 26, 2025 | TN | 3 | MORRISTOWN TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLILC | No |
| 85004769 | Jun 19, 2025 | TN | 2 | PORTLAND TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 84891464 | Jun 4, 2025 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Aug 10, 2021 | MC1273029-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0291215001 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 14, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0232600001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 14, 2023 | Oct 14, 2025 | REPLACED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFXIA001621-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 14, 2022 | Oct 14, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA03929323 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 3, 2021 | Nov 3, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA03929323 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 3, 2021 | Oct 14, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 14, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 14, 2023insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 4, 2023
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Nov 3, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 14, 2022
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Oct 14, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 10, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| FRANKLIN | KY | 2 | 0 |
| ERSKINE MN | MN | 2 | 0 |
| MAYVIEW MO | MO | 2 | 0 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 2 | 1 |
| COTTONDALE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| NEWVILLE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 0 |
| WEIGH STATION | AL | 1 | 0 |
| EHRENBERG AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.104(f)(1) | Knotted tiedown | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1273029
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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79 inspections
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How to verify TBS EXPRESS INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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