HAMMER EXPRESS INC

DOT 540837 MC 269258 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
30 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 33.33% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
30 units

Drivers: 30

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

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

Physical Address

300 AMENDODGE DR, SHOREWOOD, IL, 60404-9363

Phone Number

(708) 485-0530

Mailing Address

9100 W PLAINFIELD RD BLD1 2ND, BROOKFIELD, IL, 60513

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(708) 485-1032

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
32 yrs, 6 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
32 yrs, 6 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-03-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-03-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-03-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-03-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-03-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-03-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-03-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-03-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-03-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-03-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-03-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-03-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-03-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-03-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-03-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-03-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-12-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-12-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1994-01-13 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1994-01-13 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT 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: $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

—

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
2025-04-01 BIPD/Primary ICC-E4208-111909 $1,000,000 INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2021-04-01 BIPD/Primary 6506048 $1,000,000 BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY 2025-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-04-01 BIPD/Primary OPO0026092 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2021-04-21 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2016-04-01 BIPD/Primary OPO0026087 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2018-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-04-01 BIPD/Primary OPO0026086 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2016-04-06 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2014-04-01 BIPD/Primary OPO0042024 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2015-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-04-01 BIPD/Primary MC8137731 $1,000,000 ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE CO… 2014-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-04-01 BIPD/Primary MC8090147 $1,000,000 ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE CO… 2013-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-04-01 BIPD/Primary MC8038006 $1,000,000 ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE CO… 2012-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-04-01 BIPD/Primary MC8014775 $1,000,000 ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE CO… 2011-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-04-01 BIPD/Primary TP3675509 $1,000,000 ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE CO… 2010-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-09-30 CARGO 83 MS VO9667 K3 $1,000,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2020-04-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-09-30 BIPD/Primary PAP2395860907 $1,000,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2009-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-09-30 CARGO GWP16381A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2007-09-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-06-12 CARGO 1080844950 $1,000,000 TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2003-09-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-06-12 BIPD/Primary 1080865295 $1,000,000 TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2003-09-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-05-27 BIPD/Primary 1080865295 $1,000,000 TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2003-06-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-05-27 CARGO 1080865314 $1,000,000 TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2003-06-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-09-30 CARGO 1080844950 $1,000,000 TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2002-05-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-09-30 BIPD/Primary 1080865295 $1,000,000 TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2002-05-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-09-30 BIPD/Primary 1-TP0002196-1 $1,000,000 XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-09-30 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

33.33%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

30 inspections · 10 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

5 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 30 Last inspection: Jul 20, 2026 Total crashes: 70

FMCSA Inspection Records (30 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 20, 2026

2444001313

3 viol.
Level 1 WI FREIGHTLIN 1FUYDZYB...

May 14, 2026

5004940220

Level 1 IL VOLV 4V4NC9TH...

Apr 23, 2026

2764004530

10 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 WI VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Mar 20, 2026

5005440702

5 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 IL FRHT 1FUJGLDR...

Aug 27, 2025

2733002369

Level 3 WI FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLDR...

Aug 22, 2025

MCCLC02994

1 viol.
Level 1 MI VOLV 4V4NC9TH...

Aug 4, 2025

2444000945

Level 1 WI FREIGHTLIN 1FUYSSZB...

Jul 10, 2025

HUGHB03136

1 viol.
Level 3 MI FRHT 1FUJGLDR...

Jul 9, 2025

UNDET00226

2 viol.
Level 1 MI PTRB 1XP4D49X...

Jul 1, 2025

4181010105

Level 3 IL KW 1XKAD49X...

Jun 26, 2025

5470003022

2 viol.
Level 3 SD FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGLDR...

May 23, 2025

5005390047

Level 1 IL INTL 2HSCEAER...

May 6, 2025

4005020698

1 viol.
Level 3 IL KW 1XKAD49X...

Apr 29, 2025

5000920088

3 viol.
Level 3 IL FRHT 1FUJGLDR...

Apr 29, 2025

5004990063

1 viol.
Level 3 IL FREIGHTLIN 1FUJA6CK...
Total Inspections

30

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

30

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (70 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.

Jan 25, 2024

IL • ILX003302644

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 22, 2022

IL • ILX002766368

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 19, 2020

IL • ILX002116052

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 14, 2020

IN • IN0903711089

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 14, 2020

IL • ILX001907628

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 20, 2020

MO • MO0000083888

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

4

Tow

No

Aug 28, 2019

IL • ILX001657890

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Feb 5, 2019

IN • IN0903313778

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 16, 2018

IL • ILX001358276

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 17, 2018

IL • ILX001130869

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 26, 2017

IL • ILX000779577

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 17, 2017

IN • IN0902907368

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 19, 2017

IL • ILX000713273

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 25, 2016

IN • IN0902749203

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

May 11, 2015

IL • ILX000239103

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

3

Injury Crashes

50

Total Crashes

70

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

30

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 25
OOS: 6

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

30
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

30
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

30

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

30

CDL Drivers: 30
Interstate: 30
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

5

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 13
Interstate (<100 mi): 17
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Intermodal

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

30

Power Units

30

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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