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R-OWN EXPRESS INC
Lansing, IL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 284585 · MC 181429
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 6 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-181429 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
1 inspection on record
Flags · 2
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC181429
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
6 yrs
Revocation Filings
3
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC181429
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZW9241
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy IM-ZW9241
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo · required
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
284585
MC Number
MC-181429
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 17, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 30, 1986
Authority Reinstated
September 23, 2020
Annual Mileage
308,700 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1865 Bernice Road Suite 1, Lansing, IL 60438
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Matthew T Mender
Officer 2
Thomas Rondinelli
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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 (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 1, 2025 | IL | — | 3 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 13 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Freightliner FLD132 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAPCK86DN17967 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1RNF45A26YR006997 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2026 | 4248810092 | I-294, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
1FUJAPCK86DN17967 1RNF45A26YR006997 |
IN 2415107 IN SP513PTG |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2020 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| September 14, 2020 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| November 15, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 31, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 21, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 20, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 22, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 22, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 19, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 24, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 1, 2024 | Cargo | On file |
| August 11, 2020 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| December 15, 2017 | BROKER | On Record |
| June 14, 1995 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
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