FMCSA Carrier Profile
CONTINENTAL EXPRESS LINES INC
Wood Dale, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 269606 · MC 179310
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 17 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-179310 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 17 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC179310
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A3274454
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
269606
MC Number
MC-179310
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 4, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 13, 1986
Authority Reinstated
May 20, 2009
Annual Mileage
327,968 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
101 Mark St Ste A, Wood Dale, IL 60191
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Stephen Santowski
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1NPCLP9X9MD737184 | 0 | Clean |
| July 18, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBDP9X5ND824788 | 0 | Clean |
| April 19, 2024 | WI | Level I — Full | — | 2 | Passed |
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 29, 2025 | IL | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL2
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0624RB536418 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCLP9X9MD737184 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X5ND824788 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 5, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 12, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 20, 2009 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 19, 2009 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 25, 2007 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 25, 2007 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 3, 2006 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 2, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 28, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2017 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 30, 2006 | COMMON | On Record |
| March 23, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 3, 2026.
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