CHICAGO SUBURBAN EXPRESS INC

DOT 141280 MC 151275 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
26 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 15.38% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
33 units

Drivers: 41

Trailers: 130 (130 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

5504 W 47TH STREET, FOREST VIEW, IL, 60638

Phone Number

(708) 496-3300

Mailing Address

PO BOX 388568, CHICAGO, IL, 60638

Cell Phone

(708) 514-3952

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
45 yrs, 3 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
40 yrs, 7 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2024-11-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2024-11-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-06-18 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2021-06-18 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2021-06-08 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2010-05-26 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2006-05-30 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2006-05-30 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2006-05-30 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2006-05-30 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC151275 2021-06-08
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC151275 2010-05-26
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC151275 2006-05-30

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

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
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
2024-12-01 BIPD/Primary S2667965 $750,000 SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY O… - - ACTIVE
2018-12-01 BIPD/Primary CID 1131534 $750,000 WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSUR… 2024-12-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-12-01 BIPD/Primary CA-L73261 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2007-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-12-01 CARGO IM-L73261 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2010-05-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-12-01 CARGO 790000934 $750,000 ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE C… 2007-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-12-01 BIPD/Primary AT2-141-006088-09 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE… 2007-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-12-01 CARGO B01 QBR849061 $750,000 ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-12-01 BIPD/Primary GWP10995A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2002-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-12-01 BIPD/Primary AT1-141-431944-03 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1996-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-12-01 BIPD/Primary AT2-141-006088-03 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE… 2002-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-12-01 CARGO KO1-141-431944-06 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2002-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-10-01 BIPD/Primary 1AT 146277362 00 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUAR… 1996-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-10-01 CARGO ICP 300249433 00 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUAR… 1996-12-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
1992-10-01 CARGO CMP 9434023-00 $750,000 HOUSTON GENERAL INSURANCE CO. 1995-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1992-10-01 BIPD/Primary CTR9380371-00 $750,000 HOUSTON GENERAL INSURANCE CO. 1995-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

15.38%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

26 inspections · 4 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

100.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Above average

1 inspections · 1 OOS

Total inspections: 26 Last inspection: Jun 17, 2025 Total crashes: 55

FMCSA Inspection Records (26 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 17, 2025

8879004175

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 1FVACXDT...

May 2, 2025

4038420474

1 viol.
Level 2 IL PTRB 1XPBDP9X...

Apr 16, 2025

5000320010

Level 3 IL PTRB 1XPBDP9X...

Mar 19, 2025

5000920041

1 viol.
Level 3 IL FRHT 3AKJHTDV...

Mar 5, 2025

5001890012

1 viol.
Level 3 IL PTRB 2NP2HM7X...

Jan 24, 2025

4178160107

1 viol.
Level 3 IL PTRB 1XPBDP9X...

Oct 24, 2024

5002850030

Level 3 IL FRHT 3AKJGEDV...

Sep 27, 2024

0882790143

Level 3 IL PTRB 1XPBDP9X...

Sep 18, 2024

3998220768

Level 2 IL FRHT 3AKJGEDV...

Sep 17, 2024

2746002833

6 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 WI VOLVO 4V4NC9EG...

Jul 10, 2024

4182470108

Level 3 IL PTRB 1XPBDP9X...

Jul 8, 2024

3998351825

Level 3 IL FRHT 3AKJGEDV...

Jun 28, 2024

2746002695

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 WI PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

May 16, 2024

3998640917

1 viol.
Level 1 IL PTRB 2NP2HM6X...

May 15, 2024

0126000155

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 IL FRHT 3AKJGEDV...
Total Inspections

26

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

26

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (55 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.

Dec 7, 2023

IL • ILX003249211

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 17, 2023

IL • ILX003086239

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 7, 2022

IL • ILX002855174

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 14, 2022

IL • ILX002607415

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 15, 2021

IL • ILX002384977

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 15, 2021

IL • ILX002290280

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 28, 2020

IL • ILX001860789

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 5, 2020

IL • ILX001836246

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 10, 2019

IL • ILX001420245

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 15, 2018

IL • ILX001261696

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 5, 2018

IL • ILX001061147

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Apr 24, 2017

IL • ILU140480124

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 5, 2017

IL • ILX000692329

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 18, 2016

IL • ILX000570651

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 3, 2016

IL • ILC140060898

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

29

Total Crashes

55

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

11

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 9
OOS: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

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

26
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

33 owned

Trailers

130

130 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

41

CDL Drivers: 41
Interstate: 41
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 41
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Chemicals 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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