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API EXPRESS INC
Plainfield, IL
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Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 9 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2558643 · MC 892449
No Safety Rating
Active 11 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-892449 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Berkley Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 116 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 9 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 11 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 30.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 116 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC892449
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Berkley Casualty Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 6524219
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2558643
MC Number
MC-892449
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 7, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 17, 2014
Authority Granted
December 12, 2014
Annual Mileage
2,441,563 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
12904 Bradford Ln, Plainfield, IL 60585
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Sergiu Popa
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
116
Driver Inspections
82
Vehicle Inspections
64
Out-of-Service Violations
31
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance87
Unsafe Driving18
Hours of Service31
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate1.6% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate30.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (9.5pp higher)
20.0% of 90 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
61st percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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
28 of 54 inspections
Unsafe Driving
11 of 92 inspections
Hours of Service
10 of 92 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 92 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 92 inspections
Crash History (9)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
9
Crashes
1
Fatalities
1
Injuries
9
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2026 | TX | 1 | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| June 1, 2026 | LA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 14, 2026 | AR | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 19, 2025 | LA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| October 9, 2025 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| September 17, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
| October 11, 2024 | NC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 30, 2024 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 6, 2024 | OR | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA11
UT9
TX8
TN7
SD6
NM5
and 26 more states
Fleet & Equipment (61)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~30
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~31
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
29
Flatbed
27
Semi-trailer
2
Dry Van
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6RSVD6704 | 10 | 3 |
| 2021 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A1M3234479 | 9 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3SN665243 | 8 | 4 |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1SN665242 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2RSVD6747 | 6 | 3 |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4TSWT8434 | 6 | — |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5322RH075649 | 6 | 2 |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5329RH075650 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA532XRH075639 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA532XRH075642 | 6 | 2 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C5P1561535 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A9N3350420 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4RSVD6703 | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5RSVC7119 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3LN254409 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7PN627117 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXSN665241 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5321RH075643 | 5 | 3 |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5323RH075644 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5326RH075640 | 5 | 2 |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4TSWX5046 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9PN627121 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5320RH075648 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5327RH075646 | 4 | — |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C0P1561541 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C9P1561540 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A27SR071320 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3RSVC7118 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7TSWX5008 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9PN627118 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MASA5326MA052418 | 3 | — |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C2P1561539 | 2 | — |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C7P1561536 | 2 | — |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532CXP1561529 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Wabash Platforms Aluminum Platform | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1JJG532A4TC680616 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Wabash Platforms Aluminum Platform | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1JJG532A9TC690302 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1RSVC7120 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2TSWT8450 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXRSVD6706 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1SN665239 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7PN627120 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8SN665240 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5328RH075641 | 2 | — |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C9P1561537 | 1 | — |
| 2022 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1H5Z280NR072169 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Wabash Platforms Aluminum Platform | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1JJF532A3VC703835 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Wabash Platforms Aluminum Platform | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1JJG532A6TC680617 | 1 | — |
| Reitnouer | Semi-trailer | 1RNF53A27SR017132 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Wilson Trailer Co. | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 1W1SAFYW2VA225660 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1TSWX5103 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2TSWX5112 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4TSWT8448 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6TSWT8449 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8RSVD6705 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8TSWT8436 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXTSWX5116 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2PS050055 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG0NN297339 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0LN257963 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5325RH075645 | 1 | 1 |
| Wabash Nat | Semi-trailer | UNKNOWN | 1 | 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 (116)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | 4126002767 | GRAND RIDGE FL | I | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3AKJHHDR2TSWX5112 5MAPA5322RH075649 |
IL P1365479 IL 968183ST |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | 8620000035 | HOPE AR | I | — | — | HAYDON CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BENSON/WABASH |
3AKJHHDR4TSWT8434 1TTF532A1M3234479 |
IL P1341266 IL 953254ST |
| August 3, 2026 | 3227001215 | JASPER FL | I | — | — | API EXPRESS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
3AKJHHDR4TSWX5046 1RNF53A27SR071320 |
IL P1365477 IL 1068764ST |
| July 30, 2026 | V262483472 | US287 NB IOWA PARK SCALE, TX | II | 2 | 1 | HARLOFF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
3AKJHHDR4TSWX5046 1RNF53A27SR071320 |
IL P1365477 IL 1068764ST |
| 393.110B | OOSInsufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.104B | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| July 25, 2026 | 5013510016 | SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION, IL | III | — | — | PRECOAT METALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJHHDR7TSWX5008 13N1532C9P1561540 |
IL P1365476 IL 944745ST |
| July 22, 2026 | 7460000838 | TEXARKANA AR | III | 1 | — | SPM NORTHLINK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BENSON/WABASH |
3AKJHHDR4TSWT8434 1TTF532A1M3234479 |
IL P1341266 IL 953254ST |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| July 20, 2026 | LAPLS00921 | LEESVILLE LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
4V4NC9EH3SN665243 5MAPA5321RH075643 |
IL P1243267 IL 968177ST |
| July 6, 2026 | 7GZD9DGD54 | TW-0130 IN TRAVIS CO. (426-461, TX | II | 3 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH PLATFORMS |
3AKJHHDR2RSVD6747 1JJF532A3VC703835 |
IL P1243422 IL 914AC681 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 27, 2026 | V262295295 | US 82 @ S MAYNARD, TX | I | 3 | — | ODYSSEY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BENSON/WABASH |
3AKJHHDRXTSWX5116 1TTF532A9N3350420 |
IL P1365480 IL 1056006 |
| 393.11S | Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| June 26, 2026 | 1191001373 | PELHAM AL | II | 4 | — | TITAN FORMWORK SYSTEMS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
4V4NC9EH7PN627117 5MAPA532XRH075639 |
IL P1243423 IL 968173ST |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HAYDON CORPORATION | 2 | August 19, 2026 |
| HARLOFF | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| PRECOAT METALS | 1 | July 25, 2026 |
| SPM NORTHLINK | 1 | July 22, 2026 |
| ODYSSEY | 1 | June 27, 2026 |
| TITAN FORMWORK SYSTEMS LLC | 1 | June 26, 2026 |
| WEST BAY FOREST PRODUCTS LT | 1 | May 30, 2026 |
| WEST BAY FOREST PRODUCTS | 1 | May 28, 2026 |
| GREAT SOUTHERN WOODS | 1 | May 27, 2026 |
| WEYERHAEUSER NCR CO | 1 | May 25, 2026 |
| RM MECHANICAL | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| STEEL DYNAMICS FLAT ROLL GROUP | 1 | May 7, 2026 |
74 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 28, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 12, 2014 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 12, 2014 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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