Elio Express Safety Record

DOT# 2293395 · Palatine, IL 60067 · 8473837707

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/03/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Elio Express (DOT# 2293395) in Palatine, Illinois has 193 inspections on record with 98 violations and a 11.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

193 Inspections
11.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
28 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 11.9%
Carrier: 11.9% (23 of 193) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.6%
Carrier: 1.6% (3 of 193) National: 6.4%
54% OOS rate better than 54% of carriers in Illinois
32% crash rate better than 32% 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.

98 total violations across 193 inspections
25 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (26%)
Vehicle Maintenance
47
Unsafe Driving
40
Hours of Service
6
Driver Fitness
4
Other
1

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 32 states
Level 1: 45 (23%) Level 2: 61 (32%) Level 3: 87 (45%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/03/2026 MO 3 0 1
02/25/2026 IL 3 0 0
02/25/2026 WY 1 0 0
02/18/2026 CA 1 0 0
02/10/2026 OR 3 0 0
02/07/2026 NM 1 0 0
02/06/2026 WA 2 0 0
02/02/2026 CO 3 0 0
02/02/2026 OR 3 0 0
02/01/2026 WA 2 0 0
1 injury crash
19-SEP-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
19-SEP-24 IL 0 0 0
12-SEP-25 GA 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 MC805843
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 $1,000 11/01/2025

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 28
Drivers 28
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 04/09/2012
MCS-150 Filed 20250122 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 3,511,214
Address 1296 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067