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FRANDE EXPRESS INC
Kirkland, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1969997 · MC 697356
No Safety Rating
Active 16 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-697356 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 16 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC697356
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA867234354
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1969997
MC Number
MC-697356
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
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
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL1
IN1
KS1
KY1
MT1
NY1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W78L064497 | 5 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR3DSBW5846 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534FG249529 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV4KSKA4516 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2026 | 3246000919 | ONTARIO OH | II | — | — | DAISY BRAND | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJGLDR3DSBW5846 1JJV532W78L064497 |
IL P1103056 IL 1014664ST |
| February 26, 2026 | 7968001347 | LEBANON IN | III | 1 | — | KRAFTHEINZ COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJGLDR3DSBW5846 1JJV532W78L064497 |
IL P1103056 IL 1014664ST |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| August 20, 2025 | SPE3080816 | SAUGERTIES NY | II | 2 | — | NESTLE USA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJGLDR3DSBW5846 1JJV532W78L064497 |
IL P1103056 IL 408884ST |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 4, 2025 | CV42905843 | LONDON, KY | I | 5 | 4 | TIP TOP POULTRY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJGLDR3DSBW5846 1JJV532W78L064497 |
IL P1103056 IL 408884ST |
| 393.47A | OOSInadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A | OOSInadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A | OOSInadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A | OOSInadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| September 26, 2024 | 4293350034 | I-57 NB, IL | III | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJGLDR3DSBW5846 1JJV532W78L064497 |
IL P1103056 IL 408884ST |
| 395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| July 16, 2024 | HP93062631 | WABAUNSEE EAST M.C.I.S. #22E, KS | III | 4 | — | W81K4N W7M9 USPFO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHPDV4KSKA4516 1UYVS2534FG249529 |
IL P1252613 IL 529166ST |
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| March 5, 2024 | U290900482 | BILLINGS MT | III | — | — | ADEN BROOK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK2ADAR5314 1UYVS2534FG249529 |
IL P1203097 IL 529166ST |
| February 24, 2024 | 24YN000129 | WELLSVILLE, UT | III | 2 | — | POLARIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK2ADAR5314 1UYVS2534FG249529 |
IL P1203097 IL 529166ST |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| February 2, 2024 | 6325000222 | LITTLEFIELD AZ | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK2ADAR5314 1UYVS2534FG249529 |
IL P1203097 IL 529166ST |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 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. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| January 3, 2024 | B757001245 | WHITE COUNTY, AR | II | 3 | — | FRANDE EXPRESS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WANC |
3AKJGLDR3DSBW5846 1JJV532W78L04497 |
IL P1103056 IL 408884 |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| DAISY BRAND | 1 | September 23, 2026 |
| KRAFTHEINZ COMPANY | 1 | February 26, 2026 |
| NESTLE USA | 1 | August 20, 2025 |
| TIP TOP POULTRY | 1 | March 4, 2025 |
| W81K4N W7M9 USPFO | 1 | July 16, 2024 |
| ADEN BROOK | 1 | March 5, 2024 |
| POLARIS | 1 | February 24, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 20, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 23, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 21, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 27, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 5, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 24, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 7, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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