Critical Express INC
Lake Station, IN
Profile data updated Sep 24, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
14
Power Units
10
Drivers
FMCSA since 2015 (10 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
CRITICAL EXPRESS INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since August 2015. Based in Lake Station, IN, they operate a fleet of 14 power units with 10 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Reefer.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Critical Express INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Trailers | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Critical Express INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 10
MCS-150 Mileage: 765,400 miles (2024)
Driver Information
10
Total Drivers
10
CDL Drivers
10
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by CRITICAL EXPRESS INC
11 trucks and 8 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 8, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Peterbilt, Kenworth. Equipment breakdown: 11 TRUCK TRACTOR, 8 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 11 | 58% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 8 | 42% |
Trailers (8 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 8 |
| Utility Trailer | 7 |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 8 |
| 53 ft | 8 |
| 2 axles | 8 |
Vehicle makes (5 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 7 | 37% |
| Peterbilt | 6 | 32% |
| Kenworth | 4 | 21% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 5% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 1 | 5% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (19 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 848339ST | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | Jun 2026 |
| P 1250437 | IL | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| P1298614 | IL | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 696009ST | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| P1311790 | IL | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 950950ST | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 1000254ST | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Nov 2025 |
| P1031489 | IL | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| 979856ST | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jul 2025 |
| P1214619 | IL | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| P1277075 | IL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| P1072313 | IL | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| 848623ST | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2025 |
| P835022 | IL | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2025 |
| 613536ST | IL | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Mar 2025 |
| P1089288 | IL | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2025 |
| TEMP | IL | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Feb 2025 |
| 734009ST | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| P1246093 | IL | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Feb 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 19)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
21
Inspections
24 months
48
Violations
Total found
5
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+8.1%)
✓ Better than national average (-11.7%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2026 | PA | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 07/07/2026 | OH | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/08/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 4 | ✓ |
| 05/26/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/14/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 12/24/2025 | OH | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/17/2025 | SC | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 12/12/2025 | WI | Driver Only | 1 | 1 |
| 11/10/2025 | MN | Walk-Around | 6 | 1 |
| 07/17/2025 | PA | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2025 | AR | Driver Only | 4 | ✓ |
| 06/09/2025 | NC | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/28/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/27/2025 | WI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/11/2025 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 21 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | SHD-84229206 | $750,000 | 10/18/2023 |
View Insurance History (11 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 177-02-736 | 07/18/2023 | 10/18/2023 | CANCEL | |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 017-70-2736 | 10/18/2021 | 10/18/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 017-70-2736 | 10/18/2022 | 10/18/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSI000048-02 | 10/18/2020 | 10/18/2021 | CANCEL | |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSI000048-01 | 10/18/2019 | 10/18/2020 | CANCEL | |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSI000048-00 | 10/18/2018 | 10/18/2019 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP30835 00 | 10/18/2017 | 10/18/2018 | TERM/REPL | |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3956543 | 09/20/2017 | 10/18/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3956543 | 07/19/2017 | 09/20/2017 | CANCEL | |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03956543 | 10/18/2016 | 07/19/2017 | CANCEL | |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 177-02-736 | 10/18/2022 | 07/18/2023 | CANCEL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | MO | LEES SUMMIT, MO | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does CRITICAL EXPRESS INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, CRITICAL EXPRESS INC is inferred to operate: Reefer.
Is CRITICAL EXPRESS INC's authority currently active?
CRITICAL EXPRESS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has CRITICAL EXPRESS INC been in business?
CRITICAL EXPRESS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since August 2015, making their authority approximately 10 years, 11 months old.
Where is CRITICAL EXPRESS INC located?
CRITICAL EXPRESS INC is physically located at 1201 CENTRAL AVE STE 2A, LAKE STATION, IN 46405.
Roadside Inspection History 21 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
CRITICAL EXPRESS INC has been inspected 21 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in PA, IL, WI. Out of these, 4 inspections (about 19%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLTCD — 4 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-08 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 4 | — |
| 2026-05-26 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-14 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2025-12-24 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-17 | SC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2025-12-12 | WI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-11-10 | MN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-07-17 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-07-08 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 4 | — |
| 2025-06-09 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-28 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-27 | WI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-03-11 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-02-28 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-02-18 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-08 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2024-12-22 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 14 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-09-20 | WI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2024-08-19 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
38 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for CRITICAL EXPRESS INC, of which 5 (13%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 15 | 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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