Ba Express INC Safety Record
DOT# 3194202 · Northbrook, IL 60062 · 2245004240
Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 02/05/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Ba Express INC (DOT# 3194202) in Northbrook, Illinois has 29 inspections on record with 23 violations and a 6.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. 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 · 23 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 · 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | VA | 0 | 1 |
| 12/30/2025 | MO | 1 | 2 |
| 11/17/2025 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 10/21/2025 | MS | 0 | 1 |
| 09/23/2025 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 08/27/2025 | ND | 0 | 0 |
| 06/04/2025 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 05/27/2025 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 05/19/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-FEB-26 | VA | 0 | 2 | 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 | Geico Marine Insurance 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.