Bird Expedited INC Safety Record
DOT# 3194174 · Elgin, IL 60124 · 2249557373
Good safety record — scored 17/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/25/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 17/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Bird Expedited INC (DOT# 3194174) in Elgin, Illinois has 338 inspections on record with 193 violations and a 2.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes. Safety grade: B. 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 · 193 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | WY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/20/2026 | AR | 0 | 1 |
| 03/19/2026 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/19/2026 | CO | 0 | 1 |
| 03/17/2026 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/16/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/12/2026 | NM | 0 | 1 |
| 03/10/2026 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 03/05/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04/2026 | VA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 6 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-JAN-25 | LA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20-DEC-25 | IL | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18-SEP-24 | MO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13-SEP-24 | NC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13-DEC-25 | IL | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 13-DEC-25 | IL | 0 | 1 | 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 | Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company | $750 |
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.