Msd Express INC Safety Record
DOT# 1484596 · Elgin, IL 60120 · 6308285858
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/23/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Msd Express INC (DOT# 1484596) in Elgin, Illinois has 251 inspections on record with 159 violations and a 6.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 159 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.
Inspection History · 100 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/18/2026 | MN | 0 | 2 |
| 03/12/2026 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | OR | 0 | 0 |
| 02/20/2026 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 02/17/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/15/2026 | UT | 0 | 0 |
| 02/15/2026 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 02/12/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 02/10/2026 | CO | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 6 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-MAY-24 | AR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22-MAY-24 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20-NOV-25 | IL | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 16-SEP-25 | MO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16-FEB-25 | WY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02-OCT-24 | IL | 0 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Carolina Casualty Insurance Co. | $1,000 |
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.