TURBO TRANSPORT EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3751211 • 7949 MEADE AVE, BURBANK, IL, 60459
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-1331730 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 14, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZX7152 | ON FILE | Nov 16, 2024 | Nov 16, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT12035A | REPLACED | Nov 16, 2023 | Nov 16, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT12035A | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2023 | Dec 3, 2024 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM049121-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2022 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC21111160 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2021 | Nov 16, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZX7152 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2025 | Nov 16, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT12035A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2024 | Dec 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT12035A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2024 | Nov 16, 2024 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM049121-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2023 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC21111160 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2022 | Nov 16, 2022 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1331730 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2024 |
| MC1331730 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2023 |
| MC1331730 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2022 |
| MC1331730 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 22, 2021 | — | Unknown |
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
4 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (25 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-CH | Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | 87372383 | US41 | IL | Level 1 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 12 | 393.75C, 393.9, 393.205C | Yes |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 86966628 | HOUBOLT RD | IL | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 395.8F01, 396.3A1BL, 391.41A1-NPH | Yes |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 85891816 | NEW BUFFALO SCALE W/B | MI | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.75A1-TAOBETA | Yes |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 85868602 | NEW BUFFALO TWP | MI | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.16AD | No |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 85809812 | MICHIGAN CITY IN | IN | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.8A | No |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 85633779 | I80 WB @ HWY 38 | IA | Level 3 | KENW TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.60D, 393.9TS, 392.2-SLLS2 | Yes |
| May 31, 2024 | 82407025 | 116 - N I-55 NB HOMESTEAD R.A. | IL | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 78903688 | #13 I-94 WB PORTER | IN | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 4, 2023 | 78530496 | I-80 E/B | IL | Level 3 | ARMO SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2, 393.9(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BREMEN TWP | I-80 | ...236377 | TURBO TRANSPORT EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records