ZIM EXPRESS INC

USDOT 4209377 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: ALA VI STERNICEANU General Freight Based in CARY, IL
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No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Apr 20, 2026
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $300,000 ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Details →
Company officer: ALA VI STERNICEANU
Cargo: General Freight
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TruckCodex risk summary — ZIM EXPRESS INC (USDOT 4209377)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $300,000
Officer(s): ALA VI STERNICEANU (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $300,000 — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4209377/
As of: Jul 13, 2026
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Operating authority
Insurance

ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X · $300,000

ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $300,000

ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $750,000

3 active policies

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 4209377
MC / docket MC1625251
Company officer ALA VI STERNICEANU
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 0 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 865,021 mi
Contact & address
Physical
600 INDUSTRIAL DR STE B
CARY, IL 60013
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 4209377
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 865,021 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7.7% vs 6.7% +1.0 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.08 vs 1.80 -0.72
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Inspections (24 months)

All 13 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 13 13 0
OOS inspections 1 0 0
OOS percentage 7.69% 0%
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%).

Power Units
0
Drivers
1
Inspections
13
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
7.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

ZIM EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in CARY, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4209377. 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 1 driver, with 13 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 7.7%. 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.

Carrier overview

ZIM EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Cary, IL. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in KY (2) and OR (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

7.7% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (78.6% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLLR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner, Vanr, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.

Record Changes

  1. Power Units 2 0

Power Units Over Time

May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-06 2026-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Kentucky (KY) 2 0 0.0% Jan 21, 2026
Mississippi (MS) 1 1 100.0% Jan 9, 2026
North Carolina (NC) 1 0 0.0% Jan 31, 2026
North Dakota (ND) 1 0 0.0% Aug 20, 2025
New Mexico (NM) 1 0 0.0% Jul 6, 2025
Ohio (OH) 1 0 0.0% Aug 7, 2025
Oregon (OR) 1 0 0.0% Jan 12, 2026
South Carolina (SC) 1 0 0.0% Jul 2, 2025
Tennessee (TN) 1 0 0.0% Jan 30, 2026
Utah (UT) 1 0 0.0% Jun 8, 2025
California (CA) 1 0 0.0% Jun 18, 2025
Wyoming (WY) 1 0 0.0% Feb 25, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 13
Hyundai Translead 2
Manac 2
Vanguard 2
Coml 1
Commercial 1
Dors 1
Dorsey Tra 1
Trailer 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 0.67 1 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 0.06 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 4 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 0.00 0 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 (13 rows) View all 13 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87150890 Feb 25, 2026 WY 1 wy-sheridan/dietz-poe
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86936671 Jan 31, 2026 NC 3
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2LV, 392.2-SLLS2 No
86932260 Jan 30, 2026 TN 3 JOHNSON CITY TN
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLTL No
86852634 Jan 21, 2026 KY 1 KUTTAWA
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLIFTA No
86764796 Jan 12, 2026 OR 2 HUNTINGTON OR
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86765600 Jan 9, 2026 MS 3 ALCORN COUNTY
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 383.51A-NSIN Yes
86748469 Jan 9, 2026 KY 3 EDDYVILLE
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.16-D No
85560671 Aug 20, 2025 ND 1 FARGO ND
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85447161 Aug 7, 2025 OH 3 SWANTON OH
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85139078 Jul 6, 2025 NM 2 SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85110571 Jul 2, 2025 SC 3 LEXINGTON SC
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
2 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 392.2-SLLLR No
85061427 Jun 18, 2025 CA 2 CORDELIA CVEF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLILC No
84897229 Jun 8, 2025 UT 3 ut-st.-george-ut
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
1 390.21TB2-DOT 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 PDF
Apr 3, 2024 MC1625251-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA978760580 91X $300,000 Apr 20, 2026 On file ACTIVE
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA978760580 BIPD/Primary $300,000 Apr 20, 2026 On file ACTIVE
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA978760580 BIPD/Primary $750,000 Mar 27, 2024 On file ACTIVE
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 20, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
  2. Apr 3, 2024
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
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How to verify ZIM EXPRESS INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about ZIM EXPRESS INC

Is ZIM EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. ZIM EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4209377 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is ZIM EXPRESS INC's safety rating?
ZIM EXPRESS INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has ZIM EXPRESS INC had?
13 roadside inspections are on file for ZIM EXPRESS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is ZIM EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate?
ZIM EXPRESS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 7.7% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is ZIM EXPRESS INC based?
ZIM EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 600 INDUSTRIAL DR STE B, CARY, Illinois 60013. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does ZIM EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. ZIM EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1625251). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does ZIM EXPRESS INC operate?
ZIM EXPRESS INC self-reports 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has ZIM EXPRESS INC had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for ZIM EXPRESS INC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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