Blitz Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 1313281 · Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 · 8474584916

C

Average safety record — scored 44/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/14/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts
Crash Rate 30/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Blitz Express INC (DOT# 1313281) in Lake in the Hills, Illinois has 24 inspections on record with 34 violations and a 4.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

24 Inspections
4.2% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
4 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 4.2%
Carrier: 4.2% (1 of 24) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 8.3%
Carrier: 8.3% (2 of 24) National: 6.4%
73% OOS rate better than 73% of carriers in Illinois
4% crash rate better than 4% of carriers in Illinois

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

34 total violations across 24 inspections
3 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (9%)
Vehicle Maintenance
25
Unsafe Driving
3
Hours of Service
6

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 6 states: MN, MT, ND, SD, WA, WI
Level 1: 1 (4%) Level 2: 10 (42%) Level 3: 13 (54%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/14/2026 MT 3 0 0
01/19/2026 MT 3 0 0
01/06/2026 SD 3 0 0
11/23/2025 WA 2 0 1
10/21/2025 MT 3 0 0
10/04/2025 ND 2 0 0
06/29/2025 ND 2 0 0
06/27/2025 ND 2 0 0
06/21/2025 ND 2 0 0
05/07/2025 MT 2 0 0
1 injury crash
21-JUN-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
21-JUN-25 ND 0 0 0
21-JUN-25 ND 0 1 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC693770
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Northland Insurance Company $750 07/22/2017

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 4
Drivers 5
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 12/16/2004
MCS-150 Filed 20260102 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 359,483
Address 35 Walter Court, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156