RTS EXPRESS INC

DOT 1911616 MC 685302 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
74 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 9.46% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 14.29% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
16 units

Drivers: 16

Trailers: 20 (20 owned)

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

Physical Address

870 WINESAP APT 302, PROSPECT HTS, IL, 60070

Phone Number

(847) 621-2909

Mailing Address

870 WINESAP APT 302, PROSPECT HTS, IL, 60070

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(847) 744-5176

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
17 years

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2016-08-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-08-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-08-22 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2011-08-31 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2010-07-26 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2010-07-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC685302 2011-08-31
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC685302 2010-07-26

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
2025-08-14 BIPD/Primary WF016293 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2023-08-14 BIPD/Primary GAT0000322 $750,000 HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. 2025-08-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-08-14 BIPD/Primary GFL0002265 $750,000 HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. 2023-08-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-08-14 BIPD/Primary WF009949 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-08-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-08-14 BIPD/Primary WF009950 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-08-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-08-14 BIPD/Primary L18A3605 $750,000 AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHA… 2019-08-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-08-14 BIPD/Primary L17A3605 $750,000 AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHA… 2018-08-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-08-14 BIPD/Primary L16A3605 $750,000 AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHA… 2017-08-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-08-14 BIPD/Primary H08674061 002 $750,000 ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS… 2016-08-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-08-14 BIPD/Primary H08674061 001 $750,000 ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS… 2015-08-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-01-23 BIPD/Primary CA 1323355 $750,000 ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… 2014-08-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-12-23 BIPD/Primary CA 1276292 $750,000 ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… 2014-01-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-08-16 BIPD/Primary CA 2357546 $750,000 ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… 2013-12-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-08-16 BIPD/Primary TP3042536 $750,000 HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. 2013-08-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-07-21 CARGO WN037935 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-08-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-07-21 BIPD/Primary PIA04937401 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2010-07-21 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

9.46%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

74 inspections · 7 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

14.29%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

14 inspections · 2 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 74 Last inspection: Jun 10, 2026 Total crashes: 12

FMCSA Inspection Records (74 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 10, 2026

1471000479

9 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 GA VOLVO 4V4NC9TH...

Jun 5, 2026

5940000925

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

May 15, 2026

0006876042

2 viol.
Level 2 NC VOLV 4V4NC9TH...

May 5, 2026

6050001439

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

Apr 23, 2026

CV41016281

Level 2 KY VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Apr 2, 2026

I036D31197

Level 3 TN VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Apr 2, 2026

CV43854670

Level 3 KY VOLV 4V4NC9TH...

Mar 4, 2026

CV44832674

5 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 KY VOLV 4V4NC9TH...

Feb 24, 2026

3282001564

2 viol.
Level 2 OH VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Feb 23, 2026

4038460722

1 viol.
Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Feb 18, 2026

W137002320

7 viol.
Level 1 MO VOLVO 4V4NC9TH...

Feb 16, 2026

2667000967

1 viol.
Level 3 WI VOLVO 4V4NC9TG...

Feb 3, 2026

0892001136

Level 3 OH VOLVO 4V4NC9TH...

Jan 14, 2026

2259009655

Level 3 WI VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jan 12, 2026

0396001441

1 viol.
Level 2 SC VOLVO 4V4NC9TH...
Total Inspections

74

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

74

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (12 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.

May 19, 2026

IN • IN0904957707

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 5, 2024

IN • IN0904474682

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Aug 4, 2022

IL • ILX002714732

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 3, 2019

IL • ILX001700699

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 15, 2018

IL • ILX001197266

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 19, 2018

IL • ILX001084035

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 25, 2017

TX • TX506BHQE1R4

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 24, 2017

FL • FL8555754907

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 29, 2016

IL • ILX000484014

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 11, 2016

GA • GA0005671067

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 7, 2014

IL • IL00M2438760

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 4, 2014

IL • IL00M2427908

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

4

Total Crashes

12

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

42

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 12
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 10
OOS: 2

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 20
OOS: 5

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

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

74
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

16
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

16

16 owned

Trailers

20

20 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

16

CDL Drivers: 16
Interstate: 16
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

14

Out of Service: 2
OOS Rate: 14.29%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 16
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 Building Materials Beverages Paper Products Utility Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

16

Power Units

16

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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