Bostan Express INC Safety Record
DOT# 3039860 · Palatine, IL 60074 · 8478509184
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/17/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Bostan Express INC (DOT# 3039860) in Palatine, Illinois has 229 inspections on record with 96 violations and a 7.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. 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 · 96 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2026 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 03/15/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/14/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/09/2026 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 02/24/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/20/2026 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 02/17/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 02/15/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/09/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-JUL-25 | OK | 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 | National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa | $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.