BSL Express Trucking Inc
USDOT 2412914 · MC-830897 · Chicago, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
BSL Express Trucking Inc is a company based in Chicago, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 206 power units and 239 drivers, which ranks it #169 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 678 times – about 3.3 inspections per power unit. 14.0% of vehicle inspections and 3.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 19 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 1 fatality, 19 tow-away), or 9.2 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, intermodal containers, construction.
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| Legal name | BSL Express Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2412914 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-830897 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 4011 N Meade Ave Apt 3C, Chicago, IL 60634 |
| Phone | (630) 405-2221 |
| First registered | Jun 10, 2013 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2412914.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 206 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 230 | 0 |
- 1.16 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 21,803,028 miles reported for 2025 – about 105,840 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 239 CDL drivers; 239 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | BSL Express Trucking Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.0% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 26% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 30% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.2 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 106% higher than average |
| Inspections | 678 | 677 with a driver check, 321 with a vehicle check, 284 BASIC violations recorded, 1 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).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of BSL Express Trucking Inc?
BSL Express Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 2412914 and operating authority MC-830897.
How many trucks does BSL Express Trucking Inc have?
It reports 206 power units (206 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 230 trailers, with 239 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 11, 2025).
Where is BSL Express Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Chicago, Illinois 60634.
What is the out-of-service rate of BSL Express Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 14.0% of vehicle inspections and 3.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.