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FMCSA ACTIVE CARRIERUSDOT #3101425MC-78130

BFS EXPRESS INC

Doing Business As (DBA): BDS EXPRESS

Physical Business Address
3211 N Keating Ave Apt 3S, Chicago, IL 60641
Corporate Structure & Officers
Limited Liability Company
Principal: Flavius S Balaban
Registered Carrier Phone
(773) 899-2740
USDOT Registration & Authority Class
Interstate • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
FMCSA Added Date: 2018-02-24
FMCSA Compliance Notice — BMC-91X & MCS-150 Schedule

Federal law requires active proof of continuous auto liability ($750k-$1M) on file to avoid DOT Out-of-Service orders or authority revocation.

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Fleet Equipment, Drivers & Mileage Utilization

6
Total Power Units
5
Total Registered Drivers
5
CDL Drivers
226k
Annual Miles (2024)
Owned Road Tractors:6 units
Owned Semi-Trailers:0 trailers
Avg Utilization / Truck:37,722 mi/yr

Commercial Truck Insurance & Federal Filing Requirements

2026 Underwriting Benchmark
Est. Cost Per Truck / Yr
$11,800 – $18,600
Est. Total Fleet Policy (6 Units)
$70,800 – $111,600
Minimum Federal Liability
$750,000
Mandatory FMCSA Filings & EndorsementsBMC-91 / BMC-91X ($750k+ Primary Liability) • MCS-90 Endorsement • $100,000 Motor Truck Cargo • Reefer Breakdown Coverage

MCS-150 Biennial Schedule & FMCSA Safety Record

Mandatory MCS-150 Filing Month (49 CFR § 390.19)
May • Even Years (2026, 2028)
Last MCS-150 Filed: 2026-05-10 (Active / Current)
FMCSA Safety Rating & Review Status
Unrated / Active
Prior Authority Revocation: No

Frequently Asked Questions About BFS EXPRESS INC

Is BFS EXPRESS INC (USDOT #3101425) currently authorized and active?

According to U.S. DOT / FMCSA Company Census records, BFS EXPRESS INC (USDOT #3101425, MC-78130) holds an ACTIVE registration in Chicago, Illinois, classified under Interstate (AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE).

How many trucks and drivers does BFS EXPRESS INC operate?

BFS EXPRESS INC reports 6 commercial power unit(s) and 5 driver(s) (including 5 CDL drivers) on its FMCSA MCS-150 census filing.

What commercial truck insurance filings are required for USDOT #3101425?

Based on its Interstate operations hauling General Freight, federal regulations generally require $750,000 minimum primary liability (BMC-91 / BMC-91X ($750k+ Primary Liability) • MCS-90 Endorsement • $100,000 Motor Truck Cargo • Reefer Breakdown Coverage). Estimated market insurance benchmark for a 6-unit fleet in IL is $11,800–$18,600 per power unit annually.

When is BFS EXPRESS INC's mandatory FMCSA MCS-150 biennial update due?

Under 49 CFR § 390.19, based on the last two digits of USDOT #3101425, BFS EXPRESS INC must file its MCS-150 biennial update every May in Even Years (2026, 2028). Last recorded MCS-150 date: 2026-05-10.

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