Ilim Express INC Safety Record
DOT# 3449311 · Joliet, IL 60436 · 7793797353
Good safety record — scored 27/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 27/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Ilim Express INC (DOT# 3449311) in Joliet, Illinois has 323 inspections on record with 336 violations and a 16.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 14 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 · 336 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 03/23/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/22/2026 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 03/22/2026 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 03/22/2026 | TN | 2 | 0 |
| 03/21/2026 | GA | 0 | 1 |
| 03/20/2026 | KY | 2 | 0 |
| 03/20/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 03/18/2026 | KY | 1 | 0 |
| 03/18/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 14 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-NOV-25 | TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29-JAN-26 | MO | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 29-DEC-25 | GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22-JAN-26 | PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20-JAN-26 | AL | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18-NOV-25 | CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17-DEC-25 | MN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14-FEB-26 | KY | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 11-DEC-25 | IN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10-DEC-25 | NH | 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 | Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, INC | $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.