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KATALAN EXPRESS INC
Plainfield, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3069935 · MC 60435
No Safety Rating
Active 8 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-60435 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
22.2% OOS · 27 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 27 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC60435
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
MC060435
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0185085001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3069935
MC Number
MC-60435
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 18, 2024
FMCSA Registration
November 17, 2017
Authority Granted
December 18, 2017
Annual Mileage
551,367 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
11980 Winterberry Ln, Plainfield, IL 60585
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Iurie Virlan
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
27
Driver Inspections
21
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate6.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (1.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
22.2% of 18 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
56th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
6 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 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
4
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2025 | IN | — | 4 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
UT3
WA3
CA2
GA2
NM2
AR1
and 10 more states
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
8
Tractor
5
Flatbed
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXJN984086 | 9 | 3 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535L2874904 | 5 | 2 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ8LN237382 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1KSHW5627 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B4GL953981 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532CU248005 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538T6496604 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ9NN287419 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531L6849006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534HU665309 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B6FL840807 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530T6591920 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2531L6849 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3RN644855 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Extreme Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7VGAA5320V1003855 | 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 (27)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | 3278001518 | HEBRON OH | II | 1 | — | BUCKEYE SUPPLY OF TEXAD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK EXTREME TRAILERS LLC |
4V4NC9EJ9NN287419 7VGAA5320V1003855 |
IL P1361834 IL 1059436ST |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 16, 2026 | 1663001176 | WORTHINGTON MN | III | — | — | NATIONAL FROZEN FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EJ9NN287419 1JJV532B6FL840807 |
IL TEMP IL 722523ST |
| April 23, 2026 | 3909007946 | LOWELL IN | II | 2 | 1 | BOLTHOUSE FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJ9NN287419 1UYVS2531L6849006 |
IL DDA315787 IL 1014127ST |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| February 12, 2026 | NDM1008073 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EHXJN984086 1UYVS2530T6591920 |
IL P1153644 IL 1041521ST |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| January 20, 2026 | HP93330469 | LIBERAL M.C.I.S. #37A, KS | III | — | — | FRESH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1KSHW5627 1UYVS2534HU665309 |
IL P1195522 IL 901047 |
| September 27, 2025 | 25MC001913 | ECHO UT | III | 1 | — | DUTCH COUNTRY PACKAGING, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJ8LN237382 1UYVS2538T6496604 |
IL P1244718 IL 1016427ST |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 9, 2025 | AP43080540 | JUNIPER BUTTE OR | III | 1 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1KSHW5627 1UYVS2534HU665309 |
IL P1195522 IL 901047ST |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| August 26, 2025 | 2080001529 | GRANDVIEW WA | III | — | — | CMI ORCHARDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EHXJN984086 1UYVS2535L2874904 |
IL P1153644 IL 965361ST |
| August 13, 2025 | 25PU000446 | MONTICELLO UT | I | 12 | 3 | AMERICOLD LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EHXJN984086 1UYVS2535L2874904 |
IL P1153644 IL 965361ST |
| 393.43D-BSB | OOSBrake - More than 25% of the spring brakes are inoperative | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TB3-OPERBY | Operating a CMV without the words Operated By when required | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 28, 2025 | 9093P5TC6P | CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | AMERICOLD LOGISTICS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJ8LN237382 1UYVS2538T6496604 |
IL P1244718 IL 1016427ST |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICOLD LOGISTICS | 2 | August 13, 2025 |
| BUCKEYE SUPPLY OF TEXAD | 1 | June 3, 2026 |
| NATIONAL FROZEN FOODS | 1 | May 16, 2026 |
| BOLTHOUSE FARMS | 1 | April 23, 2026 |
| FRESH | 1 | January 20, 2026 |
| DUTCH COUNTRY PACKAGING, LLC | 1 | September 27, 2025 |
| CMI ORCHARDS | 1 | August 26, 2025 |
| DUDA FARM FRESH FOODS | 1 | July 27, 2025 |
| ROCKY BRANDS | 1 | July 18, 2025 |
| AUSRDC | 1 | May 26, 2025 |
| NICHOLAS MEAT | 1 | February 26, 2025 |
| SAG DISTRIBUTION | 1 | February 22, 2025 |
11 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 11, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 12, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 18, 2017 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 18, 2017 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
AllAmerican Agents of Process
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