KATANA EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3834805 • 782 HANBURY DR, DES PLAINES, IL, 60016
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1392413 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 29, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300232897 | ON FILE | Nov 2, 2025 | Jan 22, 2026 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300232897 | REPLACED | Nov 2, 2025 | Nov 2, 2025 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300232897 | CANCELLED | Nov 2, 2025 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300232897 | REPLACED | Nov 2, 2025 | Nov 2, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA974672487 | REPLACED | Nov 2, 2023 | Nov 2, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300232897 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300232897 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300232897 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2025 | Nov 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300232897 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2025 | Nov 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA974672487 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2025 | Nov 2, 2025 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1392413 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2025 |
| MC1392413 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 8, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC1392413 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Apr 12, 2022 | — | 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
5 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 4 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.11G-HOSDFPSD | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to provide supporting documents to an authorized Federal State or local official | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87482847 | MONUMENT CO | CO | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 395.8A, 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 87257196 | YUMA AZ | AZ | Level 2 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 390.21TB2-DOT, 390.21TC-MC, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 87159230 | HUDSON OH | OH | Level 3 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLTL, 395.24 | No |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 86204657 | WAYNESVILLE MO | MO | Level 3 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 85308401 | I-270 | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 14, 2025 | 84698262 | 028 - FRANKFORT - I-80 E/B | IL | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records