HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1101044-red-light-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 05:36 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
RED LIGHT EXPRESS INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average46.7% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (573) 768-0340, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC454548.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC454548 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy GRT02926A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 13, 2023 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
7 of 15 · Illinois avg 24.1%
1 of 67 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | UT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 7, 2026 | UT | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 9, 2026 | WY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 7, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 21, 2026 | SD | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 9, 2026 | UT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | MO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 10, 2026 | MO | 2 | 3 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Illinois average covers 195,261 vehicle and 387,726 driver inspections of all Illinois-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
56 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 83 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 10 | 55.4% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | 30.4% | 19.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 1 | 14.3% | 14.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 10 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 3 | 3 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| No/improper tractor protection valve Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343A | 1 | 1 |
| Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCLMBDSA | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | Grand Forks, ND | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Pocahontas, AR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Road Dist #01 Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | GA | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Vinton, LA | 0 | 3 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1101044 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC454548 |
| Legal name | RED LIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 14 |
| Drivers | 7 |
| Annual mileage | 1,541,027 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 27, 2003 · 23 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 16, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilities
Questions about RED LIGHT EXPRESS INC
What does RED LIGHT EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC454548: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about RED LIGHT EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking RED LIGHT EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1101044. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (573) 768-0340, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC454548, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (573) 768-0340
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUCKERS LIFELINE LLC Carrier |
Chester, IL | 3420060 | MC1105313 | 18 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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