What is Sky Express INC's safety grade?

Sky Express INC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Sky Express INC have?

Sky Express INC has 30 inspections on record with a 26.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 3.3% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 47 violations.

Has Sky Express INC been involved in any crashes?

Sky Express INC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Sky Express INC have active authority and insurance?

Sky Express INC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Sky Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 1334028 · Lake Zurich, IL 60047-2120 · 7086557884

Good safety record — scored 27/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/05/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 27/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Sky Express INC (DOT# 1334028) in Lake Zurich, Illinois has 30 inspections on record with 47 violations and a 26.7% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

30 Inspections

26.7% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

7 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

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 26.7%

Carrier: 26.7% (8 of 30) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 3.3%

Carrier: 3.3% (1 of 30) National: 6.4%

22% OOS rate better than 22% of carriers in Illinois

45% crash rate better than 45% of carriers in Illinois

Violation Categories · 47 total violations

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.

47 total violations across 30 inspections

9 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Hazardous Materials

Other

Inspection History · 30 records

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 19 states

Level 1: 7 (23%) Level 2: 13 (43%) Level 3: 10 (33%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
03/05/2026	MI	3	0	0
02/12/2026	CO	1	2	0
12/16/2025	MI	3	0	0
12/11/2025	SC	2	0	0
11/11/2025	IN	3	0	0
11/04/2025	AL	2	0	0
10/13/2025	OK	1	1	0
10/08/2025	NM	3	0	0
10/07/2025	NM	2	0	0
07/30/2025	NM	2	0	0
04/03/2025	TN	1	2	0
03/14/2025	AR	3	0	0
12/10/2024	OH	2	0	0
11/27/2024	WI	1	2	0
11/04/2024	KY	1	0	0
10/22/2024	NM	2	0	0
09/20/2024	MO	2	0	1
08/29/2024	TX	2	0	0
05/13/2024	NM	2	0	0
02/28/2024	CA	3	0	0
02/14/2024	IL	3	0	0
12/13/2023	MO	1	0	0
11/20/2023	CA	2	0	0
09/28/2023	MN	1	1	0
09/28/2023	WI	2	0	0
08/14/2023	UT	3	0	0
07/21/2023	NM	2	0	0
07/20/2023	AZ	3	0	0
05/10/2023	NM	2	0	0
04/28/2023	IL	3	0	0

Authority & Insurance

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 MC796429

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	Sentry Select Insurance Company	$1,000	08/10/2023

Fleet Profile

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 7

Drivers 7

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat Yes

Operating Since 02/16/2005

MCS-150 Filed 20241006 2

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,000,000

Address 930 Country Club Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047-2120