LUTHER THOMPSON
USDOT 821447 • DBA: LEE EXPRESS • 1120 N LAWNDALE AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60651
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-364596 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 11, 2014 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA978261765 | ON FILE | Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 14, 2026 |
| SOREMA NORTH AMERICA REINSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MT 63 00 52 | ON FILE | Jun 30, 1999 | Jun 7, 2000 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0100703001 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2018 | Mar 15, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN144165 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2014 | Mar 15, 2018 |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-6018547-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 2012 | Mar 15, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN582442 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2008 | Mar 15, 2012 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT773192-8005-051 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2005 | Mar 15, 2008 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | BIPD/Primary | TCP202770 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2004 | Mar 15, 2005 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 378405 | REPLACED | Apr 24, 2003 | Mar 15, 2004 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 378405 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2003 | May 27, 2003 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 378405 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2003 | Apr 24, 2003 |
| ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PLP5009087 | REPLACED | Mar 9, 2002 | Mar 7, 2003 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 357869 | CANCELLED | Mar 9, 2001 | Mar 9, 2002 |
| USF&G SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DRE2702700071PAGBG | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2000 | Mar 9, 2001 |
| FULCRUM INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MT632030 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 1999 | Jun 30, 1999 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HO 76 34 73 O | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 1999 | Mar 9, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA978261765 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2026 | Mar 14, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0100703001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN144165 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2018 | Mar 15, 2018 |
| CANCEL | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6018547-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2014 | Mar 15, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN582442 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2012 | Mar 15, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT773192-8005-051 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2008 | Mar 15, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP202770 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2005 | Mar 15, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 378405 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2004 | Mar 15, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 378405 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2003 | May 27, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 378405 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2003 | Apr 24, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | PLP5009087 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2003 | Mar 7, 2003 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 357869 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2002 | Mar 9, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | USF&G SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DRE2702700071PAGBG | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2001 | Mar 9, 2001 |
| CANCEL | SOREMA NORTH AMERICA REINSURANCE COMPANY | MT 63 00 52 | CARGO | Jun 7, 2000 | Jun 7, 2000 |
| CANCEL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | HO 76 34 73 O | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2000 | Mar 9, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | FULCRUM INSURANCE COMPANY | MT632030 | CARGO | Jun 30, 1999 | Jun 30, 1999 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC364596 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2014 |
| MC364596 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 31, 1999 | — | 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
2 states • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (1 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | 87409009 | I55 | IL | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 85568001 | I-57 | IL | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 84946461 | CORNING AR | AR | Level 3 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Sep 4, 2024 | 82579595 | ARKADELPHIA AR | AR | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 78506987 | I-55 | IL | Level 3 | KW 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
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2007 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2007 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2003 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records