Msl Express INC Safety Record
DOT# 4168399 · Palatine, IL 60074 · 3313122532
Excellent safety record — scored 12/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/16/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 12/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Msl Express INC (DOT# 4168399) in Palatine, Illinois has 93 inspections on record with 70 violations and a 8.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. 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 · 70 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 · 93 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/14/2026 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 03/05/2026 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 03/05/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 02/16/2026 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| 02/12/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/03/2026 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 01/29/2026 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 01/18/2026 | WY | 0 | 1 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-JAN-25 | TN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 20-DEC-25 | NJ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09-SEP-25 | MO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 03-APR-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 | Evolum 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.