Freight Carrier · Palatine, IL

BOSTAN EXPRESS INC

831 E GARDENIA LN · Palatine, IL 60074

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(847) 850-9184 Tap to call
  • MC #44137
  • USDOT #3039860 USDOT Active
  • 55
    Power Units
  • 55
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BOSTAN EXPRESS INC is a Palatine, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 55 truck(s) in their fleet and 55 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-44137 and their USDOT number is 3039860.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/16/2025 · last updated Aug 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 12/16/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 6,907,851 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections South Dakota — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 7 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 6 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 2 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Connecticut — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 42 states over the past 24 months: SD (19), IL (17), TN (16), MD (11), IA (9), OH (8), MO (8), PA (7), CO (7), MN (7), IN (7), NC (6), +30 more. Home base: Palatine, Illinois.

Safety Record

20 Severe Violations Updated Aug 29, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 15.9% 23.4% Driver 1% 6.7% Hazmat 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.53 26 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.08 3 Vehicle Maintenance 1.48 19 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.2 6

Inspection Summary

  • 206
    Total
  • 158
    Clean
  • 48
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 43 unique codes

Critical 13

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV OOS×2 SW 7
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview. OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 12

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers SW 1

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 15

  • 393.11A1-LPLMWRLighting - Projecting load - Any Lamp on projecting load missing when required to be on. SW 6
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. SW 2
  • 393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.104D-CCargo - Damaged Dunnage/chocks/cradles/shoring bars/blocking and bracing SW 1
  • 392.9B2-DFICDDriver - Failing to inspect the cargo and devices used to secure the cargo within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance SW 1
  • 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
BOSTAN EXPRESS INC
831 E GARDENIA LN
PALATINE, IL 60074
Mailing Address
BOSTAN EXPRESS INC
831 E GARDENIA LN
PALATINE, IL 60074-1203

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