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K EXPRESS INC

  • 1248031
  • 1123 N ELLIS ST
    BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
  • 29
  • 29
  • 69

Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending July 31, 2026

On-Road Performance
5.88 Not Public 1.12 4.92 0 Not Public 0.09
On-Road Performance Detail
17
9-21 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
34
Combination Carrier
Not Public
69
13
21-100 relevant driver inspections
36
21
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
69
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
69
1
21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered N/A No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered Not Public No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 77

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone 1 0 10 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 5 0 3 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLML State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 3 0 4 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 5 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 3 0 10 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLSWZ State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone 1 0 10 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
395.22G-ELDMFV HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.22H1-ELDNUM HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) 2 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.22H4-ELDBRODS HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days. 2 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 3 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. 3 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.3A1-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time 3 1 7 HOS Compliance
395.3A2-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time 3 1 7 HOS Compliance
395.8E1PC-OOS HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 2 1 7 HOS Compliance
383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL 1 1 8 Driver Fitness
391.41A-MCPC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection. 1 0 1 Driver Fitness
392.9A-DFSL Driver - Failing to properly secure load 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.106(b) Cargo not immobilized or secured 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.205C-WRAWFLMIB Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.23-LEU Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) 1 1 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47A-BCLMBD Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS 6 6 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth 3 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 3 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHWS Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 2 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LTSIR Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 69

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
7/23/2026 MIDEJOS02874 MI P1184156 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
7/6/2026 MIBURGM07389 MI P1184157 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
395.3A1-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time 7  
395.3A2-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim 7  
6/18/2026 WI2385000377 WI P1174537 IL STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
6/16/2026 OH3280001755 OH P1063189 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber 4  
6/10/2026 IL5004940253 IL P1172774 IL STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
6/8/2026 OH1515000856 OH P1184158 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLML State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane 5  
5/20/2026 OH0926000081 OH P1014205 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone 10  
5/13/2026 IL5018190032 IL P1174537 IL STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
5/12/2026 IL5005550353 IL P1172774 IL STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.106(b) Cargo not immobilized or secured 3  
393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
5/6/2026 MN1644001442 MN P1063189 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 2  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
5/1/2026 OH0953000286 OH P1184158 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 1  
3/18/2026 IN8194005996 IN P1063189 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
395.3A2-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim 7  
2/27/2026 WI2638004672 WI P1174537 IL STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
2/18/2026 OH3272001566 OH P1014205 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
2/12/2026 OH3291000470 OH P1082760 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
2/3/2026 MIREYNP00333 MI P1184156 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.9A-DFSL Driver - Failing to properly secure load 1  
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 2  
1/16/2026 MIHUFFR00377 MI P1184156 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
1/8/2026 WI2717000679 WI P1258807 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
1/7/2026 IN8904000221 IN P1009479 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
12/29/2025 WI2330001698 WI P1184159 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth 8  
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
12/9/2025 WI2716005119 WI P1174537 IL STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth 8  
12/2/2025 MN1665001202 MN P1033169 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
11/26/2025 KYS231000003 KY P1070530 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.47A-BCLMBD Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad 4  
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 6  
393.9A-LHWS Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative 6  
11/24/2025 WI2637001402 WI P1069502 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
11/4/2025 MIDELMT02342 MI P1103553 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1  
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 2  
11/3/2025 KYS190002304 KY P1070529 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
10/30/2025 OH3204000262 OH P1157749 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth 8  
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 7  
10/21/2025 IN5546006432 IN P1139695 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 10  
10/9/2025 IN7018000006 IN P1069501 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
10/3/2025 WI2637001313 WI P1077875 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.23-LEU Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
9/23/2025 MISHEPZ05336 MI P1103553 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 2  
8/14/2025 IN5417009735 IN P1167482 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. 1  
7/29/2025 OH3251000805 OH P1069501 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/10/2025 MIHUGHB03135 MI P1103555 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/20/2025 IN6665006650 IN P1014205 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
395.3A1-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time 7  
6/16/2025 IN6189005277 IN P1184156 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
5/22/2025 MN1665000797 MN P1033170 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/19/2025 IN5546006204 IN P1082760 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 10  
5/14/2025 IN5952001605 IN P1033169 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.22G-ELDMFV HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. 1  
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 10  
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
395.22H1-ELDNUM HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) 1  
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. 1  
4/30/2025 OH3297000514 OH P1070528 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
4/21/2025 IN8322005757 IN P1167482 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLSWZ State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone 10  
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 1  
4/10/2025 IN3909006872 IN P1069501 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.22H4-ELDBRODS HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a 1  
4/9/2025 IN9667000477 IN P1103555 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 6  
3/24/2025 IN8758002862 IN P1077875 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.22H1-ELDNUM HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) 1  
395.22H4-ELDBRODS HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a 1  
3/18/2025 IN7250001123 IN P996399 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/17/2025 KYCV43403970 KY P1070529 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/12/2025 IL5001880038 IL P1016747 IL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
2/25/2025 MN1665000591 MN P996399 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 1  
2/5/2025 OH3280000352 OH P1070530 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/24/2025 KYCV43403883 KY P1167482 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/16/2025 WI2722002184 WI P1157749 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/13/2025 IN8322005599 IN P1014205 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
1/10/2025 OH3234000184 OH P1070530 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/2/2025 OH3282000232 OH P1070529 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
12/20/2024 IN9667000215 IN P963021 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
12/17/2024 OH3235000200 OH P1103555 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative 6  
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 6  
393.9A-LTSIR Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit 6  
12/11/2024 OH3244000165 OH P1070529 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
12/5/2024 IN8194005284 IN P1184158 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. 1  
395.3A1-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
395.3A2-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
12/4/2024 MIDELMT01642 MI P1103553 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
12/2/2024 OH3282000156 OH P963021 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.205C-WRAWFLMIB Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. 2  
11/20/2024 MIPATTM04875 MI P1184156 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
10/28/2024 MIKIRKB04752 MI P1070528 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
10/21/2024 IN5475003705 IN P1063189 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
391.41A-MCPC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com 1  
9/30/2024 OH3288017562 OH P1070530 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/4/2024 IL0823900096 IL P1033170 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/19/2024 MIDELMT01421 MI P1070528 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/12/2024 IN6777002266 IN P1063189 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
8/1/2024 OH0428000450 OH P1157749 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/31/2024 IN3909006231 IN P1179399 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.8E1PC-OOS HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance 7  

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 5

Report Vehicle Crash Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Fatal Inj. Tow. HM Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
Total Weight
(TotW)
12/18/2025 ILX004075178 IL P1033170 IL 0 0 Yes No 1 2 2
6/17/2025 OH0255111173 OH P963021 IL 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2
5/27/2025 WI0000125541 WI P1179399 IL 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1
2/5/2025 IN0904666290 IN P1086466 IL 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1
1/21/2025 OH0255014769 OH P1266705 IL 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

  • 7/1/2020 (Non-Ratable Review)
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