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TOTAL EXPRESS INC

  • 2135565
  • 430 MILWAUKEE AVE SUITE 207
    LINCOLNSHIRE, IL 60069
  • 23
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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 September 25, 2026

On-Road Performance
10.70 Not Public 0.36 7.32 0 Not Public 0
On-Road Performance Detail
18
9-21 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
22.7
Combination Carrier
Not Public
64
8
21-100 relevant driver inspections
34
18
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
64
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
64
0
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: 73

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.22(a) Failing to use hazard warning flashers 1 0 1 Unsafe Driving
392.22A-D Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers 1 0 1 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 2 0 3 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 2 0 4 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 1 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 2 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 4 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLUP State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway 1 0 1 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) 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.22H2-ELDNISDT HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official 1 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 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.30B2-ELDDFC24 HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.8(e)(1)PC HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 2 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV 2 2 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.104B-C Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns 2 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.104F4-C Cargo - No edge protection for tiedowns 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.106B-C Cargo - Not immobilized or secured 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.110B2I-C Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs 1 1 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.110B2II-C Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet 1 1 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LCHL Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.11TU Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.132B-CHVE Flattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper use of synthetic webbing 1 1 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.132C-CHVE Flattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper securement of flattened or crushed vehicles. 2 2 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.201A-FRCLS Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.203(c) Hood not securely fastened 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.
393.45D-BHCR Air Brake - Crimped or restricted 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 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.
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak 1 1 8 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 4 4 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75B-TF Tires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative 2 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4 0 4 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 64

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
9/17/2026 KYS197003765 KY P1081165 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLSWZ State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone 10  
9/7/2026 TXV262585858 TX P1066916 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
9/6/2026 TXV262550077 TX P1095962 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
8/15/2026 OH0953000345 OH P1066916 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
8/12/2026 SC0329003130 SC P1372812 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
8/4/2026 OH3225002583 OH P1271320 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
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  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.201A-FRCLS Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis 2  
393.132C-CHVE Flattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper securement of flattened or crushed vehicles. (OOS) 3 + 2 (OOS)  
393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
393.75B-TF Tires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
7/23/2026 CAUEA9000863 CA P1271321 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
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  
7/13/2026 PAG710619468 PA APPLIED IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 10  
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  
6/28/2026 TNI032270062 TN P1137555 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
6/8/2026 NYSPT3111748 NY P130634 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.104B-C Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns 1  
393.132B-CHVE Flattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper use of synthetic webbing (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
393.132C-CHVE Flattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper securement of flattened or crushed vehicles. (OOS) 3 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative 6  
395.22H2-ELDNISDT HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr 1  
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
6/3/2026 NYSPB3051006 NY P1347036 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.110B2I-C Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs (OOS) 3 + 2 (OOS)  
5/19/2026 MADD00002990 MA P1261589 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
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  
4/20/2026 PAR404611051 PA P1306434 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.11A1-LCHL Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. 6  
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  
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
4/2/2026 NC0006861914 NC P1232356 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
3/27/2026 SC0288006943 SC P1322843 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 10  
3/23/2026 MD2274C00590 MD P1066916 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
3/3/2026 OH1782001049 OH P1081165 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
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)  
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative 6  
2/28/2026 TNI032AA0029 TN P1130313 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
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  
2/2/2026 TXV262194377 TX P1066916 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required 3  
393.11TU Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3  
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
1/22/2026 NYSPA3070734 NY P1137555 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
1/16/2026 MD3255C00392 MD P976836 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)  
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 2  
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 1  
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
12/16/2025 MOW210001395 MO P1130313 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
395.8(e)(1)PC HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS 7  
11/10/2025 SD5820001443 SD P1261589 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
11/10/2025 CO1704440289 CO P1189914 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
10/28/2025 MOW143001091 MO P1095962 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative 2  
10/23/2025 FL2829000695 FL P1066916 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
10/15/2025 WVPSC1431358 WV P1271320 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
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  
10/3/2025 NET137003503 NE P 1261589 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
9/27/2025 NET236000060 NE P 1271321 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLUP State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway 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  
9/23/2025 CO1410761632 CO P1137555 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/12/2025 MS5007013549 MS P1130313 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLSWZ State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone 10  
8/12/2025 SD5740000852 SD TEMP IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/11/2025 KSHP01763904 KS P1137555 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/10/2025 PAE514522298 PA P1271321 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/4/2025 IN9667000790 IN P1189914 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/18/2025 AZ1034701246 AZ P1271320 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 7  
395.30B2-ELDDFC24 HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. 1  
393.45D-BHCR Air Brake - Crimped or restricted 4  
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)  
393.104F4-C Cargo - No edge protection for tiedowns 3  
7/10/2025 TNI01R961514 TN P976836 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/9/2025 CT3078003479 CT P1081165 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 10  
7/9/2025 NM6230P5A9JD NM P1137555 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/21/2025 NM1348P4SGTJ NM P1189914 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/7/2025 SD5430001674 SD P1095962 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)  
6/3/2025 NV7032028881 NV P1238628 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/20/2025 TNI01RA81752 TN P1130313 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)  
5/12/2025 CAUEZF000445 CA P1137555 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/2/2025 LALARRS00281 LA P1189914 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.22A-D Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers 1  
5/2/2025 UT25MA001977 UT P1095962 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/18/2025 TNI5Z3042075 TN P1066916 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/2/2025 IL4178550270 IL 983198ST IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/26/2025 IN6361005386 IN P1271321 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
3/21/2025 WI2444000787 WI P1232356 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  
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
3/19/2025 IL5002510045 IL P1130313 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/10/2025 KYCV44801767 KY P1232356 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.203(c) Hood not securely fastened 2  
3/7/2025 MN1650000282 MN P976836 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/30/2025 NYSPF3020560 NY P1066916 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative 6  
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1  
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 1  
1/24/2025 MD2109006126 MD P1238628 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
12/6/2024 IN6215000344 IN P1066916 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
11/19/2024 AR8090000341 AR P1137555 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.104B-C Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns 1  
393.106B-C Cargo - Not immobilized or secured 3  
393.110B2II-C Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet (OOS) 3 + 2 (OOS)  
11/15/2024 LALAPK004242 LA P1271320 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.22(a) Failing to use hazard warning flashers 1  
11/15/2024 KSHP04002665 KS P1069479 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 2  
11/13/2024 TNI5Z1771293 TN P1137555 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/30/2024 OKPE15184988 OK P1137555 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 1  
10/22/2024 MS2012012781 MS P1069479 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/10/2024 TXV241612329 TX P1095962 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/25/2024 KYCV41756992 KY P1066916 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1

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

Total Number of Crashes: 0

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Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

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Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

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Summary of Activities

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

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