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Carrier profile · USDOT 657281 · MC308594 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Rio Express Lines Inc

Chicago, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1996
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMeatRefrigerated Food
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (847) 917-4765
2
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
245K
Annual miles
30 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC308594
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Feb 8, 2020Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMeatRefrigerated Food
Annual mileage
245,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
657281
MC / docket
MC-308594
Legal name
Rio Express Lines Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 3, 1996
Last MCS-150
Mar 9, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 2 other active USDOTs.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (847) 917-4765

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Rio Express Lines Inc's USDOT number?

Rio Express Lines Inc's USDOT number is 657281 and its docket number is MC308594.

Is Rio Express Lines Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Rio Express Lines Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Rio Express Lines Inc's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 9, 2026.

What insurance does Rio Express Lines Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Rio Express Lines Inc located?

Rio Express Lines Inc is located at 7338 W Belmont, Chicago, IL, 60634. Phone: (847) 917-4765.

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