FMCSA Carrier Profile
FRANDE EXPRESS INC
Kirkland, IL
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 16 yrs, 8 mo
Authority
Active
MC-697356 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 16 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 200.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC697356
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA867234354
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1969997
MC Number
MC-697356
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
January 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 24, 2009
Authority Granted
December 16, 2009
Annual Mileage
10,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Kirkland, IL
Email
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Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate200.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (179.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLDR3DSBW5846 | 1 | Passed |
| August 20, 2025 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLDR3DSBW5846 | 1 | Passed |
| March 4, 2025 | KY | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJGLDR3DSBW5846 | 1 | 4 OOS |
| September 26, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJGLDR3DSBW5846 | 1 | Passed |
| July 16, 2024 | KS | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHPDV4KSKA4516 | 2 | Passed |
| March 5, 2024 | MT | Level III — Driver Only | — | 0 | Clean |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL1
IN1
KS1
KY1
MT1
NY1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Observed
Reported
Power units
~2
1
Trailers
~2
—
12.3yr
Avg age · 4 units
10K
Annual miles · 2024 · self-reported
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2 · 50%
Tractor
2 · 50%
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van | 1JJV532W78L064497 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor | 3AKJGLDR3DSBW5846 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van | 1UYVS2534FG249529 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor | 3AKJHPDV4KSKA4516 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 4, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 12, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 27, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 24, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 16, 2009 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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