CONTINENTAL EXPRESS LINES INC

DOT 269606 MC 179310 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
6 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
7 units

Drivers: 7

Trailers: 13 (13 owned)

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

Physical Address

101 MARK ST STE A, WOOD DALE, IL, 60191

Phone Number

(847) 595-7150

Mailing Address

101 MARK ST STE A, WOOD DALE, IL, 60191

Cell Phone

----

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
39 years

Contract Carrier

Active
33 yrs, 7 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2012-10-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-10-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-10-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-10-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-10-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-10-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-05-20 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2009-05-19 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2007-04-25 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2007-04-25 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2006-07-03 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2006-05-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-05-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-04-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-04-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-09-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-09-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-05-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2001-08-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2001-08-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC179310 2007-04-25
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC179310 2006-07-03

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

—

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
2017-10-10 BIPD/Primary A3274454 $750,000 SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. - - ACTIVE
2012-10-10 BIPD/Primary A 3197970 $750,000 SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. 2017-10-27 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2011-10-10 BIPD/Primary MC8060780 $750,000 ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE CO… 2012-10-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-10-10 BIPD/Primary MC8027988 $750,000 ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE CO… 2011-10-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-10-10 BIPD/Primary MC8003212 $750,000 ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE CO… 2010-10-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-10-10 BIPD/Primary TP8003212 $750,000 ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE CO… 2009-10-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-05-13 CARGO IMP9992409 $750,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMP… 2013-07-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-04-14 BIPD/Primary TP3675323 $750,000 ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE CO… 2009-10-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-03-17 BIPD/Primary TP3675323 $750,000 ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE CO… 2009-04-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-02-17 BIPD/Primary TP3675323 $750,000 ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE CO… 2009-03-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-10-10 BIPD/Primary TP3675323 $750,000 ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE CO… 2009-02-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-05-07 CARGO 83 MS ZO8546 $750,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2009-02-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-05-01 BIPD/Primary TP3675097 $750,000 ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE CO… 2008-09-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-04-19 BIPD/Primary 46-771096-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2008-05-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-05-01 CARGO 064604 07771096 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-06-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-05-01 BIPD/Primary 46-771096-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-04-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-05-01 CARGO CAP 586 20 81 $750,000 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. 2008-05-07 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-05-01 CARGO HTK2000722 $750,000 FIRST FINANCIAL INSURANCE CO. 2006-05-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-09-22 CARGO HTK2000330 $750,000 FIRST FINANCIAL INSURANCE CO. 2005-05-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-05-01 BIPD/Primary HTK2000330 $750,000 FIRST FINANCIAL INSURANCE CO. 2004-09-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-05-01 CARGO C073756 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2004-05-01 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

6 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 6 Last inspection: Mar 21, 2025 Total crashes: 14

FMCSA Inspection Records (6 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Mar 21, 2025

5002310026

Level 3 IL PTRB 1NPCLP9X...

Jul 18, 2024

3912510922

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

Apr 19, 2024

5025000719

2 viol.
Level 1 WI PETERBILT 1NPCLP9X...

Jan 10, 2024

3998711131

1 viol.
Level 2 IL PTRB 1NPCLP9X...

Nov 22, 2023

0825160197

1 viol.
Level 3 IL PTRB 2NP2HN7X...

Sep 25, 2023

4069320123

Level 3 IL PTRB 1NPCLP9X...
Total Inspections

6

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

6

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (14 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 29, 2025

IL • ILX004084726

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 14, 2022

IL • ILX002867709

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 27, 2021

IL • ILX002352797

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Feb 13, 2014

IL • IL00M2431285

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 22, 2010

IL • IL0005787693

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 7, 2008

AR • AR0008011244

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 4, 2007

IL • IL0008851535

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 25, 1998

IL • IL0003764248

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 17, 1998

IL • IL0003516120

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 10, 1997

IL • IL007197684A

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 30, 1994

IL • IL044381127A

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Aug 25, 1994

MI • MI000928237A

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 6, 1992

MO • MO2198468A

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 10, 1989

UT • UT0000050755

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

8

Total Crashes

14

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

No SMS violation data available

This carrier has no recorded BASIC violations

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

6
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

7
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

7

3 owned

Trailers

13

13 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

7

CDL Drivers: 7
Interstate: 3
Intrastate: 4
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 2
Interstate (<100 mi): 1
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 4

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Grain/Feed Paper Products Farm Supplies Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

7

Power Units

7

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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