SUPERIOR EXPRESS INCORPORATED

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
95 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 14.74% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 60.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
33 units

Drivers: 21

Trailers: 106 (106 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

5948 OLD RED BUD ROAD, WATERLOO, IL, 62298-1300

Phone Number

(314) 621-0999

Mailing Address

5948 OLD RED BUD RD, WATERLOO, IL, 62298-1300

Cell Phone

(314) 621-0999

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
43 yrs, 1 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-05-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-05-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2004-07-19 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2004-06-02 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1992-05-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC016479 2004-06-02

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-05-15 BIPD/Primary MF-005250 $750,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2025-05-15 BIPD/Primary MF-005250 $750,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2017-05-15 Cargo BMO 57760468 N/A OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2017-05-15 Cargo BMO 57760468 N/A OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2010-05-15 BIPD/Primary CA-K55216 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2025-05-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-05-15 CARGO IM8779328 $750,000 INDIANA INSURANCE CO. 2017-05-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-05-15 BIPD/Primary CA-K55216 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2010-06-16 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2007-05-15 CARGO 84 MS VO3907 $750,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2010-05-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-05-15 BIPD/Primary CA-K55216 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2008-05-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-05-15 BIPD/Primary MCP2307586C $750,000 CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE… 2007-05-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-05-10 CARGO ALPD 2776 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2007-05-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-05-10 CARGO ALPD 27 54 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2005-05-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-05-10 CARGO ALPD2754 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2004-05-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-05-15 CARGO IM 903 443 $750,000 THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2004-05-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
1994-01-01 BIPD/Primary 9HF83 $750,000 CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE… 2007-05-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
1992-05-15 CARGO LTM 64697 $750,000 HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. 1996-05-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

14.74%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

95 inspections · 14 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

60.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

5 inspections · 3 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

15.38%

National avg: 4.5%

Above average

13 inspections · 2 OOS

Total inspections: 95 Last inspection: Jun 30, 2026 Total crashes: 48

FMCSA Inspection Records (95 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 30, 2026

5005010642

Level 2 IL INTL 1HTMMAAN...

Jun 24, 2026

W140001642

2 viol.
Level 2 MO VOLVO 4V4W19EG...

Jun 11, 2026

5005550407

2 viol.
Level 2 IL INTL 1HTMMAAN...

Jun 9, 2026

W183000452

9 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 MO INTERNATIO 1HSHWAHN...

Jun 9, 2026

W183000452

9 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 MO INTERNATIO 1HSHWAHN...

Jun 9, 2026

5745003450

Level 2 MO INTERNATIO 3HSCDAEN...

Jun 4, 2026

8753001156

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MO INTERNATIO 1HSHWAHN...

May 6, 2026

W113001147

Level 1 MO INTERNATIO 1HTMMAAN...

May 4, 2026

5012620008

Level 3 IL INTL 2HSCDAHN...

Apr 10, 2026

W112007285

Level 3 MO VOLVO 4V4W19EG...

Apr 7, 2026

5016670030

Level 3 IL INTL 1HSHWAHN...

Mar 25, 2026

5745003136

Level 2 MO INTERNATIO 3HSCDAEN...

Mar 25, 2026

1645004113

1 viol.
Level 2 MO INTERNATIO 1HTMMAAN...

Mar 12, 2026

4292830905

10 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 IL INTL 2HSCDAHN...

Feb 25, 2026

3698002678

Level 2 MO INTERNATIO 1HTMMAAN...
Total Inspections

95

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

95

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (48 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jan 14, 2025

IL • ILX003691775

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 8, 2024

MO • MO0000108938

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Feb 25, 2022

MO • MO0000095524

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 9, 2021

MO • MO0000093552

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 9, 2020

IL • ILU190071004

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 7, 2020

MO • MO0000085170

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 18, 2020

MO • MO0000084273

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 4, 2019

IL • ILX001771099

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 28, 2019

MO • MO0000078248

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 15, 2018

IL • ILX001322570

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 10, 2018

MO • MO0000078191

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 16, 2017

MO • MO0000069103

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 11, 2017

IL • ILX000769793

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 16, 2017

IL • ILX000702157

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 30, 2016

MO • MO0000061926

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

27

Total Crashes

48

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

71

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 8
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 50
OOS: 5

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 2

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 9
OOS: 2

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

95
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

33
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

33

25 owned

Trailers

106

106 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

21

CDL Drivers: 0
Interstate: 21
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

5

Out of Service: 3
OOS Rate: 60.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 1
Interstate (<100 mi): 20
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Paper Products

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

33

Power Units

33

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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