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CARA EXPRESS INC
12702 SHENANDOAH TRL, PLAINFIELD, IL, 60585
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Due-diligence certificate
22
Power Units
24
Drivers
0
Crashes (24-Month)
$750,000
Insurance
Not Rated
Safety Rating
3
Inspections
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Public record
4 events tracked · latest Sep 11, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓Safety & compliance 3
- Apr 12, 2025Roadside inspection, 2 out-of-service violations.
- Dec 4, 2024Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Oct 18, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON.
Insurance 1
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($750,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.
Company Information
Legal NameCARA EXPRESS INC
DOT Number3498673
MC Number1154015
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationPlainfield, Illinois
Added10/03/2020
MCS-15006/06/2025
Contact Details
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Physical Address12702 SHENANDOAH TRL, PLAINFIELD, IL, 60585
Mailing Address12702 SHENANDOAH TRL, PLAINFIELD, IL, 60585
Operating Authorities
Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC1154015
CommonActive
ContractNot Active
BrokerNot Active
Operating5 years
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
SMS BASIC Scores
FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Driver Fitness
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 15 · 1 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.
Mileage
Annual Mileage464,730 miles
Mileage Year2024
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
24
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
24
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Safety Summary
Safety RatingNot Rated
Total Crashes (24-mo)0
Fatal0
Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS100.0% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Insurance
Amount$750,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 06/16/2026
CompanyGEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy #9300227108
Last checked09/10/2026
Quick Facts
StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet22 units
Drivers24
Mileage464,730 mi
Operating5 years
MCS-15006/2025
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)0
Fatal0
Injury0
Tow-Away0
Driver Inspections
Total2
Out of Service0
OOS Rate0.0%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total1
Out of Service1
OOS Rate100.0%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Inspections · red = OOS
2023
4 · 1 OOS -
2024
6 · 0 OOS ▼
2025
1 · 1 OOS ▲
Crashes
No crashes on record.
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Apr 2025, 2 inspections, 1 resulted in out-of-service (50% OOS rate).
Vehicle Out-of-Service
2 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
3 roadside violations across 2 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance
3 violations · 2 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2025 | MO | Full (Level I) | JOPLIN MO | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/04/2024 | LA | Driver-Only (Level III) | LA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/18/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | EB HWY 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/08/2024 | SD | Walk-Around (Level II) | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/29/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | MOORHEAD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/15/2024 | WA | Walk-Around (Level II) | PLYMOUTH WA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/30/2024 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON US HWY 385, 1347 FEET SOUTH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/15/2023 | ND | Walk-Around (Level II) | FARGO ND | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/23/2023 | AR | Driver-Only (Level III) | CRAWFORD COUNTY(ALMA WEST STN) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/27/2023 | NV | Driver-Only (Level III) | ROADSIDE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/18/2023 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | US 281 SOUTHBOUND FALFURRIAS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Detailed Inspection Report
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Total Inspections2
Vehicle Maintenance
1 viols
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | KMC1060754 | $750,000 | 10/26/2020 | 09/13/2021 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA988238390 | $750,000 | 10/21/2024 | 04/14/2025 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA988238390 | $750,000 | 10/21/2024 | 04/17/2025 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259277-01 | $750,000 | 10/21/2023 | 10/21/2024 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259277-00 | $750,000 | 10/21/2022 | 10/21/2023 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1063418 | $750,000 | 10/21/2021 | 10/21/2022 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA988238390 | $750,000 | 04/14/2025 | 06/27/2025 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA988238390 | $750,000 | 04/14/2025 | 07/28/2025 | Name Changed |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1154015 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | 11/03/2021 | - | - |
| MC1154015 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 11/03/2020 | REVOKED | 09/20/2021 |
| MC1154015 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/25/2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/18/2023 |
| MC1154015 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/24/2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/18/2024 |
| MC1154015 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/24/2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/02/2025 |
No revocation records.
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