CR Express Inc
USDOT 1717205 · MC-721384 · Bensenville, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
CR Express Inc is a company based in Bensenville, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 90 power units and 110 drivers, which ranks it #523 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 94 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 23.8% of vehicle inspections and 4.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, chemicals, beverages, paper products and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | CR Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1717205 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-721384 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 340 Countyline Rd, Bensenville, IL 60106 |
| Phone | (847) 354-7979 |
| First registered | Dec 13, 2007 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1717205.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 33 | 50 | 0 |
| Trailers | 45 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.22 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.5 trailers per tractor.
- 148,951 miles reported for 2025 – about 1,655 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 63% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 110 CDL drivers; 37 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 73 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | CR Express Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.8% | 20.5% | 22.2% | 16% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 28% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.1 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 77% lower than average |
| Inspections | 94 | 94 with a driver check, 42 with a vehicle check, 78 BASIC violations recorded, 6 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Illinois
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Grane Transportation Lines, LLC USDOT 76764 | Bensenville | 86 | 58 | 34 | 28.6% | 4 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of CR Express Inc?
CR Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 1717205 and operating authority MC-721384.
How many trucks does CR Express Inc have?
It reports 90 power units (83 tractors, 7 straight trucks) and 45 trailers, with 110 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 18, 2026).
Where is CR Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Bensenville, Illinois 60106.
What is the out-of-service rate of CR Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 23.8% of vehicle inspections and 4.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.