CTS EXPRESS INC

DOT 1834233 MC 665007 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
202 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 10.89% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 17.14% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
29 units

Drivers: 34

Trailers: 29 (29 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

251 WINDSOR DR, BARTLETT, IL, 60103

Phone Number

(847) 505-0070

Mailing Address

251 WINDSOR DR, BARTLETT, IL, 60103

Cell Phone

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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
17 yrs, 7 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2023-12-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-02-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-02-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-02-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-02-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-02-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-02-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-01-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-12-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-12-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-12-23 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

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: $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

—

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
2026-02-17 BIPD/Primary KCA 2602680 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… - - ACTIVE
2010-12-16 Cargo I21043618 N/A WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE CO… - - ACTIVE
2023-12-11 BIPD/Primary 133-7540985 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2026-02-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-02-17 BIPD/Primary 133-7515722 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2024-01-05 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2021-02-17 BIPD/Primary TP9883477 02 $750,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2022-02-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-02-17 BIPD/Primary TP9883477 01 $750,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2021-02-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-12-04 BIPD/Primary WF008486 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-02-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-09-03 BIPD/Primary WF008486 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-12-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-01-03 BIPD/Primary WN208840 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-09-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-06-19 BIPD/Primary WN208840 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-01-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-02-17 BIPD/Primary WN189101 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-06-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-02-17 BIPD/Primary 02TRM005464-02 $750,000 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE … 2016-02-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-05-28 BIPD/Primary 02TRM005464-01 $750,000 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE … 2015-02-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-04-01 BIPD/Primary 02TRM005464-01 $750,000 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE … 2014-05-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-02-17 BIPD/Primary 02TRM005464-01 $750,000 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE … 2014-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-01-18 BIPD/Primary PIA07296701 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2014-02-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-12-16 BIPD/Primary CA 1977551 $750,000 ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… 2013-01-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-12-16 BIPD/Primary TRK6000852-000 $750,000 GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-12-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-12-16 BIPD/Primary PIA06357801 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2011-12-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-12-16 BIPD/Primary GWP74417A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2010-12-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-12-16 CARGO PAC6063232 $750,000 PENN-AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-12-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-12-16 BIPD/Primary SL05090012 $750,000 NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE C… 2009-12-16 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

10.89%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

202 inspections · 22 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

17.14%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

35 inspections · 6 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 202 Last inspection: Jul 16, 2026 Total crashes: 16

FMCSA Inspection Records (202 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 16, 2026

PE18004696

Level 3 OK VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 13, 2026

1440002020

1 viol.
Level 3 GA VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 13, 2026

3019C00441

Level 2 MD VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 12, 2026

5003770099

Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 2, 2026

3887002128

2 viol.
Level 2 ID VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 24, 2026

5820001758

Level 2 SD VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 23, 2026

XC40460804

3 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 AZ VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 22, 2026

0006887588

1 viol.
Level 3 NC FRHT 1FUJGLDR...

Jun 14, 2026

307S000026

Level 2 IA VOLVO 4V4NC9EJ...

Jun 10, 2026

5002850303

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IL VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 9, 2026

4178890168

Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4NC9EJ...

May 27, 2026

UE6A000090

2 viol.
Level 3 CA VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

May 16, 2026

S175000231

Level 3 KY VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

May 13, 2026

I036C91621

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

May 13, 2026

PE17005028

1 viol.
Level 1 OK VOLV 4V4NC9EG...
Total Inspections

202

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

202

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (16 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.

Oct 30, 2025

IL • ILX004017453

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 9, 2024

WY • WY0202412212

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 25, 2023

NE • NE0223069363

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 14, 2023

NV • NV0230600949

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 9, 2022

PA • PA211204600X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 17, 2020

AR • AR2020523860

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 2, 2020

NE • NE0220014718

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 15, 2019

MO • MO0000083284

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 20, 2019

PA • PA909583700X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 12, 2018

WI • WI0000105868

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 3, 2017

MT • MT1750108092

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 3, 2015

FL • FL8513345705

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 16, 2014

IL • IL00M2458340

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 4, 2014

ID • ID14C3660630

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 14, 2013

GA • GA0004540636

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

7

Total Crashes

16

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

101

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 17
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 25
OOS: 2

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 53
OOS: 19

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 3

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

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

202
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

29
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

29

29 owned

Trailers

29

29 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

34

CDL Drivers: 34
Interstate: 34
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

35

Out of Service: 6
OOS Rate: 17.14%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 34
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Fresh Produce Refrigerated Beverages Paper Products Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

29

Power Units

29

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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