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CONTINENTAL EXPRESS LINES INC
Wood Dale, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 269606 · MC 179310
Satisfactory
Active 17 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 1987
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-179310 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Secura Insurance, A Mutual Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 17 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on May 20, 2009; first granted July 10, 1987 (39 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 5 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
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 4, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 13, 1986
Authority First Granted
July 10, 1987
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
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
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.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2025 | 5002310026 | 90, IL | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCLP9X9MD737184 |
IL P833033 |
| July 18, 2024 | 3912510922 | US-20, IL | III | 2 | — | DSV AIR AND SEA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X5ND824788 1GR1A0624RB536418 |
IL P882819 IL 960164ST |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 19, 2024 | 5025000719 | JANESVILLE WI | I | 2 | — | OMNI CABLE LLC | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCLP9X9MD737184 |
WI P833033 |
| 393.45B2-B | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 10, 2024 | 3998711131 | 008 - BOLINGBROOK - I-55 S/B, IL | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PTRB |
1NPCLP9X7HD413365 |
IL P922188 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| November 22, 2023 | 0825160197 | I-355, IL | III | 1 | — | FELLOWS INC | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HN7XXEM218306 |
IL P1116427 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DSV AIR AND SEA | 1 | July 18, 2024 |
| OMNI CABLE LLC | 1 | April 19, 2024 |
| FELLOWS INC | 1 | November 22, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 13, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 5, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 13, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 12, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 13, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 20, 2009 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 19, 2009 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 25, 2007 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 25, 2007 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2017 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 23, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| May 30, 2006 | COMMON | On Record |
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