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21 EXPRESS INC

DOT 2984290
MC 15844
Entity Carrier
2453 1ST AVE APT 201, RIVER GROVE, IL 60171 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated7 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
2984290
ACTIVE

Overview

21 EXPRESS INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Nov 2025, based in River Grove, Illinois. It operates a fleet of 61 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van and Flatbed.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
6.222222222222222%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
37.704918032786885%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedNov 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
#
Crash rate: 11.5
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
✓
347 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

221
Inspections, 24 mo
333
Violations, 24 mo
81
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-09-08
392.2SLIMPT — State/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. (Unit D)
2026-09-07
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-09-07
393.11A1-LSML — Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing (Unit 2)
2026-09-01
392.16-D — Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV (Unit D)
2026-09-01
392.2-SLLCP — State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone (Unit D)
2026-08-27
393.11A1-LCHL — Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. (Unit 1)
2026-08-27
396.3A1-ALBV — Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve (Unit 1)
2026-08-27
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 2)
2026-08-27
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-08-27
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 2)
2026-08-27
393.104B-C — Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns (Unit 2)
2026-08-27
393.78A-WS — Washers - Inoperative washing system. (Unit 1)
2026-08-18
392.16B-DPASS — Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. (Unit D)
2026-08-18
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 1)
2026-08-12
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-08-12
395.8E-HOSPDELDT — HOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-08-12
396.3A1-BOS — Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-12
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2026-08-12
393.53B-B — Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 2)
2026-08-12
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2026-08-12
392.2-SLLIRP — State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation (Unit 1)
2026-08-11
395.8E-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain (Unit D)
2026-08-11
395.24 — HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-08-11
395.8E-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain (Unit D)
2026-08-11
392.2-SLLIRP — State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation (Unit 1)
2026-08-10
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit D)
2026-08-08
393.78A-WS — Washers - Inoperative washing system. (Unit 1)
2026-08-08
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-08-08
393.55C2-B — Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates (Unit 2)
2026-08-08
396.17C-PI — Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units61
Drivers61
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classLarge carrier (51–200 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-15844

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 21 EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 2984290 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does 21 EXPRESS INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is 21 EXPRESS INC's safety rating?
21 EXPRESS INC does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 6.222222222222222% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does 21 EXPRESS INC operate?
It runs 61 power units with 61 drivers on file.

Contact 21 EXPRESS INC

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Physical Address
2453 1ST AVE APT 201
RIVER GROVE, IL 60171
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