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API EXPRESS INC

12904 BRADFORD LN · Plainfield, IL 60585

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  • MC #892449
  • USDOT #2558643 USDOT Active
  • 30
    Power Units
  • 30
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

API EXPRESS INC is a Plainfield, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 30 truck(s) in their fleet and 30 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-892449 and their USDOT number is 2558643.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/07/2026 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/07/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,441,563 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 10 inspections (past 24 months) California — 10 inspections (past 24 months) California — 10 inspections (past 24 months) California — 10 inspections (past 24 months) California — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 7 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 5 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 28 states over the past 24 months: CA (10), UT (8), TN (7), SD (5), WA (5), TX (5), NM (5), IN (4), IL (3), CO (3), MO (3), IA (3), +16 more. Home base: Plainfield, Illinois.

Safety Record

20 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 27.7% 23.4% Driver 3.6% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 7
    Tow
  • 8
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.51 13 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.65 10 Vehicle Maintenance 4.43 25 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 89
    Total
  • 49
    Clean
  • 40
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 48 unique codes

Critical 16

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× OOS×8 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain5× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.7Unsafe operations forbidden2× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 9

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.11GFailing to provide supporting documents in the driver's possession upon request1× SW 7
  • 395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time1× SW 5
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.100(c)Failure to prevent cargo shifting1× SW 1
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
API EXPRESS INC
12904 BRADFORD LN
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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