DS EXPRESS INC

DOT 1501800 MC 679615 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
28 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 17.86% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
8 units

Drivers: 8

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

2070 KENTLAND DR, ROMEOVILLE, IL, 60446

Phone Number

(630) 847-6803

Mailing Address

2070 KENTLAND DR, ROMEOVILLE, IL, 60446

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(708) 827-0455

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
17 years

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2023-03-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-05-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-04-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-05-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-06-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-05-14 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2009-11-16 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC679615 2009-11-16

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: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
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
2023-03-24 BIPD/Primary WN327609 $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2021-01-25 BIPD/Primary WN283373 $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-03-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-05-05 BIPD/Primary WN235728 $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-01-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-05-05 BIPD/Primary FBCAT0359701 $1,000,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-05-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-05-05 BIPD/Primary FBCAT0359700 $1,000,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-05-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-05-15 BIPD/Primary 73TRS048830 $1,000,000 NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… 2015-05-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-05-05 BIPD/Primary 73TRS048830 $1,000,000 NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… 2016-05-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-07-07 CARGO PRA9667773 $1,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF I… 2009-11-10 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

17.86%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

28 inspections · 5 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

3 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

15 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 28 Last inspection: Jun 17, 2026 Total crashes: 3

FMCSA Inspection Records (28 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 17, 2026

G700000180

1 viol.
Level 2 OK VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

May 11, 2026

1603000838

2 viol.
Level 3 MN FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

May 1, 2026

0700001378

Level 2 OH VOLVO 4V4NC9GH...

Feb 17, 2026

CV44396524

Level 1 KY VOLV 4V4NC9GH...

Feb 16, 2026

HP03204888

1 viol.
Level 2 KS 4VG7DARJ...

Feb 12, 2026

W183000236

2 viol.
Level 1 MO VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jan 12, 2026

2330001729

Level 2 WI VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Nov 14, 2025

I01R770042

1 viol.
Level 1 TN VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Aug 20, 2025

4037891166

Level 3 IL FRHT 1FUJHHDR...

Jul 25, 2025

8879004180

1 viol.
Level 1 IN FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

Apr 1, 2025

0992000370

Level 3 OH VOLVO 4V4NC9GH...

Mar 24, 2025

4165730579

Level 3 IL VOLV 4VG7DARJ...

Mar 12, 2025

CV44801782

5 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 KY VOLV 4V4NC9GH...

Mar 9, 2025

5005030030

Level 2 IL VOLV 4VG7DARJ...

Jan 17, 2025

5015011970

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MS VOLV 4V4NC9EH...
Total Inspections

28

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

28

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (3 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Jan 31, 2022

IN • IN0903983186

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 9, 2019

GA • GA0007234160

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 9, 2018

TX • TX56XBHQE1DU

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

0

Total Crashes

3

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

16

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 12
OOS: 4

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

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

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Inspections

Based on reported mileage

28
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

8
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

8

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

8

CDL Drivers: 8
Interstate: 8
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

3

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 8
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Chemicals

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

8

Power Units

8

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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