Profit Express INC
Palatine, IL
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
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18
Power Units
18
Drivers
FMCSA since 2010 (16 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
PROFIT EXPRESS INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since February 2010. Based in Palatine, IL, they operate a fleet of 18 power units with 18 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer and Tanker.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Profit Express INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 11 | 7 | 0 | 18 |
| Trailers | 14 | 8 | 0 | 22 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Profit Express INC is authorized to transport the following 6 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 18
MCS-150 Mileage: 2,129,500 miles (2024)
Driver Information
18
Total Drivers
18
CDL Drivers
18
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by PROFIT EXPRESS INC
26 trucks and 27 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 18, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Volvo Truck, Hyundai Translead Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 27 SEMI-TRAILER, 26 TRUCK TRACTOR. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 27 | 51% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 26 | 49% |
Trailers (27 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 | 27 |
| Utility Trailer | 20 |
| Hyundai Translead | 4 |
| Dm Utility | 1 |
| Great Dane | 1 |
| Brewer Uti | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 26 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 1 |
| 53 ft | 26 |
| 2 axles | 27 |
Vehicle makes (8 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 21 | 40% |
| Volvo Truck | 20 | 38% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 4 | 8% |
| Freightliner | 3 | 6% |
| Kenworth | 2 | 4% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 1 | 2% |
| Nissan | 1 | 2% |
| Mac Trailer Manufacturing | 1 | 2% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1249490 | IL | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Jun 2026 |
| TEMP | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 894280ST | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | Jun 2026 |
| TEMP | IL | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Jun 2026 |
| P 1056614 | IL | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| P1056614 | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| P 657416 | IL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 811913ST | IL | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| P1073063 | IL | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Jun 2026 |
| 755360ST | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | Jun 2026 |
| VIN1511 | TX | Brewer Uti SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| R724571 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| P1073138 | IL | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 723644ST | IL | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| P1089574 | IL | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | May 2026 |
| 267174C | UK | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | May 2026 |
| P1113654 | IL | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | Apr 2026 |
| 869186ST | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | Apr 2026 |
| 894279ST | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | Apr 2026 |
| P1306951 | IL | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Apr 2026 |
Plate registrations span 6 states: IL (44) · ME (3) · UK (2) · TX (2) · WI (1) · FL (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 53)
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
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
98
Inspections
24 months
118
Violations
Total found
22
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-4.1%)
✓ Better than national average (-3.3%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | MO | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/13/2026 | CA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/11/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/02/2026 | IL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/18/2026 | TX | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/17/2026 | AZ | Walk-Around | 6 | ✓ |
| 06/16/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/16/2026 | AZ | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/14/2026 | IA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/09/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 06/09/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/05/2026 | SD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/02/2026 | MO | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/28/2026 | NE | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 98 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
$1 Million
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 91X | 6512742 | $1 Million | 08/20/2022 |
View Insurance History (14 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF011121 | 08/20/2020 | 09/28/2022 | TERM/CANCL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN177429 | 08/20/2015 | 09/20/2016 | TERM/CANCL | |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00033029 | 08/24/2014 | 08/24/2015 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1806588 | 08/24/2012 | 08/24/2014 | TERM/REPL | |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1806588 | 08/24/2012 | 08/24/2012 | TERM/REPL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF011121 | 08/20/2020 | 08/20/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6512742 | 08/20/2022 | 08/20/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882840 03 | 08/20/2019 | 08/20/2020 | CANCEL | |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882840 02 | 08/20/2018 | 08/20/2019 | CANCEL | |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882840 01 | 08/20/2017 | 08/20/2018 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08564101 | 08/20/2016 | 08/20/2017 | CANCEL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN177429 | 08/20/2015 | 08/20/2016 | TERM/REPL | |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00033029 | 08/24/2014 | 08/20/2015 | TERM/REPL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN177429 | 08/20/2015 | 08/20/2015 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
2 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | MD | ROSSVILLE, MD | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Dry · Daylight |
| 06/18/2025 | NC | GASTONIA, NC | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does PROFIT EXPRESS INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, PROFIT EXPRESS INC is inferred to operate: Reefer and Tanker.
Is PROFIT EXPRESS INC's authority currently active?
PROFIT EXPRESS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has PROFIT EXPRESS INC been in business?
PROFIT EXPRESS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since February 2010, making their authority approximately 16 years, 5 months old.
Where is PROFIT EXPRESS INC located?
PROFIT EXPRESS INC is physically located at 1152 W CHATHAM DR, PALATINE, IL 60067.
Roadside Inspection History 98 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
PROFIT EXPRESS INC has been inspected 98 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MO, TX, SD. Out of these, 16 inspections (about 16%) 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 393.45B2-B-AIR — 5 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-11 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | IL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-18 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-17 | AZ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | AZ | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-14 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-09 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-09 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-05 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-02 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-28 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-20 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-11 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-07 | AZ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-28 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-18 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-13 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-12 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-25 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-24 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-23 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
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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
91 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for PROFIT EXPRESS INC, of which 21 (23%) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 60 | 15 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 11 | 0 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 9 | 4 |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
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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