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NIPPON EXPRESS USA INC
Wood Dale, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 743210 · MC 161869
No Safety Rating
Active 24 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-161869 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sompo America Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
3.6% OOS · 61 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 24 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 5.6% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 61 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC161869
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
FF4090
Freight Forwarder of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
FF004090
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
Sompo America Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy FTA40004E0
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy IT06601175
Sompo America Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy OMC30022221103
Southwest Marine And General Insurance Company
Bond · $75,000 · Policy 9949594
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy IT06601175
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
743210
MC Number
MC-161869
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 22, 1998
Authority Granted
June 5, 2002
Annual Mileage
768,903 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
800 North Il Route 83, Wood Dale, IL 60191
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kazuoki Oguro
Officer 2
Thomas Haller
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
61
Driver Inspections
40
Vehicle Inspections
44
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
3.6% of 28 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
8th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
4 of 21 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 33 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 33 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 33 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 33 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA14
KY5
NY5
IA4
NJ4
TN4
and 10 more states
Fleet & Equipment (28)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~25
of 56 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
11
Truck
10
Tractor
4
Dry Van
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC1NDNH4279 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XN7592716 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5PN339483 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV1L4S76762 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV4K4S73711 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Hino XJC740 / XFC740 | Truck · Class 5 | JHHWDM2H6GK004087 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Chevrolet 6500XD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 54DKFS160MSG50087 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNE8JTX94S53072 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Isuzu NPR/NPR-HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | JALB4W177B7400514 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Isuzu NPR-HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | JALC4J164G7001243 | 2 | — |
Show all 28 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Hino XJC740 / XFC740 | Truck · Class 4 | JHHPDM1H3JK007056 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Ford Transit | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDWS9ZV1FKA04879 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06211T002355 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMMLXPS411171 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531M3187401 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3LSMD3635 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC7JDJU5999 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXDT9HDHY3774 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Isuzu T7F | Truck · Class 6 | 4GTJ7F1B27F701230 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mitsubishi Fuso FE160 (FEC7TW) | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 4UZBWH113LGLS9425 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WB9KN1SN658521 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WB9KNXSN666794 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Isuzu NPR/NPR-HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 54DC4W1B6JS806558 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNE8JV6B4S52055 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7AVXR5T56798 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Isuzu NPR-HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | JALC4J161G7002284 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Isuzu NPR-HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | JALC4W169P7012820 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Isuzu NRR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALE5J161S7P02157 | 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 (61)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2026 | 3230C01101 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIO |
3HAEUMML3PL149372 |
VA 73398UA |
| 391.11B4-CLHA | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Physical | ||||||||
| September 22, 2026 | CV44961177 | SHELBYVILLE KY | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV1L4S76762 |
KY V8N398 |
| September 9, 2026 | CK46002682 | HONOLULU HI | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
GMC |
4KDC4B1U68J801208 |
HI 628TSX |
| August 12, 2026 | 502B000163 | IA, IA | III | 1 | 1 | NIPPON EXPRESS USA INC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC1NDNH4279 |
IL 194493H |
| 392.5A3-POSS | OOSIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a CMV while the driver possesses wine or beer containing 0.5% or more ABV or distilled spirits in any dilutio | Alcohol Possession | ||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | NCVH007948 | CA, CA | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV4K4S73711 |
CA 91780W2 |
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| May 26, 2026 | UE28005336 | CA, CA | II | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
JHHWDM2H6GK004087 |
CA 17732X1 |
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| April 14, 2026 | TB04000705 | NEW YORK NY | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
JHHPDM1H3JK007056 |
NJ XBDE98 |
| March 31, 2026 | CV44396663 | EDDYVILLE, KY | I | — | — | SUNRIGHT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH5PN339483 1UYVS253XN7592716 |
TX R655326 IN PA86348 |
| March 5, 2026 | 000P13P4TJ | 43WB, IA | II | — | — | KOUTA YAMADA | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC1NDNH4279 |
IL 194493H |
| January 19, 2026 | UE76000319 | IMPERIAL HGIHWAY W/O AVIATION, CA | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
JALB4W177B7400514 |
CA 47371F1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NISSAN | 3 | April 18, 2024 |
| INDIANA AUTOMOTIVE FASTENERS | 2 | March 19, 2025 |
| SUNRIGHT | 1 | March 31, 2026 |
| KOUTA YAMADA | 1 | March 5, 2026 |
| MR. RYUICHIRO SHIMADA | 1 | December 17, 2025 |
| NX NIPPON EXPRESS | 1 | July 25, 2025 |
| NITTO DENKO | 1 | May 14, 2025 |
| TAKUMI STAMPING TEXAS INC | 1 | March 19, 2025 |
| NATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK | 1 | March 5, 2025 |
| NICHIHA | 1 | November 7, 2024 |
| MS. NAYU MIYAKOSHI | 1 | October 23, 2024 |
| THK | 1 | September 6, 2024 |
4 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Active Administrative status adjustment | Broker of Household Goods |
| February 3, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 11, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 28, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 12, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 5, 2002 | GRANTED | Property Freight Forwarder |
| June 5, 2002 | Active GRANTED | Freight Forwarder of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 8, 1998 | GRANTED | Household Goods Contract Carrier |
| June 8, 1998 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| November 12, 1993 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2017 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| January 1, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 1, 2002 | Cargo | On file |
| January 1, 2002 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 1, 2026 | Cargo | On file |
| February 5, 2016 | Cargo | Cancel · NIPPONKOA INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED |
| February 5, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | |
| Cargo | Cancel · ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. |
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