STELA EXPRESS INC

DOT 2136430 MC 786538 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
5 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 40.0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
10 units

Drivers: 10

Trailers: 4 (4 owned)

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

Physical Address

4707 W 138TH STREET, CRESTWOOD, IL, 60418

Phone Number

(630) 352-0002

Mailing Address

4707 W 138TH STREET, CRESTWOOD, IL, 60418

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(630) 597-7227

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
14 years

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-05-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-07-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-08-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-08-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-07-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-07-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-07-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-07-26 — 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

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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
2026-03-28 BIPD/Primary GRT53756A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2025-06-10 BIPD/Primary CA994871654 $750,000 ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… 2026-03-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2025-03-28 BIPD/Primary CA994871654 $750,000 ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… 2025-06-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-03-28 BIPD/Primary A0039618001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2025-03-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-11-19 BIPD/Primary CA-ZH3074 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2023-03-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-07-14 BIPD/Primary KBI000015-00 $750,000 KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-07-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-07-12 BIPD/Primary KBI000015-00 $750,000 KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-11-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-04-01 BIPD/Primary CA 1999130 $750,000 ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… 2020-07-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-10-01 BIPD/Primary ISA H25290112 $750,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-05-01 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2017-08-11 BIPD/Primary Z-35726 $750,000 OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-08-23 BIPD/Primary CIL0005637936-6 $750,000 NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANC… 2017-08-11 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-07-28 BIPD/Primary Z-35726 $750,000 OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-08-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-11-13 BIPD/Primary CAC 00001-01173-15 $750,000 SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GRO… 2016-07-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-11-13 BIPD/Primary Z-35726 $750,000 OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-11-13 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-07-20 BIPD/Primary CAC 00001-01173-15 $750,000 SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GRO… 2015-11-13 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-07-20 BIPD/Primary CAC 00001-01173-14 $750,000 SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GRO… 2015-07-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-07-20 BIPD/Primary CAC 00001-01173-13 $750,000 SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GRO… 2014-07-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-07-20 BIPD/Primary CTO1387137 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2013-07-20 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

40.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

5 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

1 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 5 Last inspection: Jan 6, 2026 Total crashes: 16

FMCSA Inspection Records (5 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jan 6, 2026

1525003593

6 viol.
Level 2 AL FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHFG...

Jan 2, 2026

5830000935

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 SD FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHFG...

Aug 25, 2024

6145000512

1 viol.
Level 3 AZ FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Feb 22, 2024

CV43795032

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 KY FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Feb 14, 2024

3909005811

Level 3 IN VOLVO 4V4NC9EG...
Total Inspections

5

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

5

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 20, 2019

WY • WY0201912812

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 24, 2019

ID • ID19C5286200

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 31, 2019

AL • AL0009689765

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 28, 2019

MS • MS9006190002

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 30, 2018

AR • AR2018549199

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jun 8, 2017

WI • WI0000101517

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 27, 2017

VA • VA0171225006

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 31, 2017

KS • KS2017E12880

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

May 23, 2016

IL • ILX000503205

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 8, 2016

TX • TX4MP6HQE1MY

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 12, 2016

TX • TX4LE8HQE1JC

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Oct 15, 2015

VA • VA0152925033

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 23, 2015

NC • NC0104420072

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 30, 2014

VA • VA0141740013

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Jan 30, 2013

KS • KS2013E05635

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

11

Total Crashes

16

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

7

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 1

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

5
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

10
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

10

1 owned

Trailers

4

4 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

10

CDL Drivers: 10
Interstate: 10
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

1

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 10
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight US Mail

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

10

Power Units

10

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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