FMCSA Carrier Profile
7 EXPRESS LOGISTICS LLC
Chicago, IL
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr
Authority
Active
MC-1493692 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1493692
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA862204715
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3985672
MC Number
MC-1493692
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
December 26, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 15, 2022
Authority Reinstated
August 27, 2025
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3950 N Lake Shore Dr Apt 1220, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jose Espinel
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Out-of-Service Rate
20.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 44th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2026 | KS | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH6HN973144 | 0 | Clean |
| April 15, 2026 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EHXHN983966 | 0 | Clean |
| March 27, 2026 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJA6CK89DAC5436 | 0 | Clean |
| December 8, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EHXHN983966 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| October 11, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4NC9EHXHN983966 | 0 | Clean |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN2
IL1
KS1
MD1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
4
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXHN983966 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5322NA062712 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y281JR063565 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK89DAC5436 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Platforms Aluminum Platform | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1JJF482AXRC441883 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A2X7R019042 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6HN973144 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 20, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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