CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 3619521· MC1235836· CARRIER· EIN 86-3425773
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COSMO EXPEDITE INC

8629 1/2 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60656-3083(708) 995-9276safety@cosmoexpedite.comFILIP JOVANOVIC
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Vehicle OOS
22.2%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
7.3%
above 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
0
clean
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
100
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
No red flags in the public FMCSA record

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC1235836

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 12/17/2024
Sentry Select Insurance Company· policy A0271134001
Authority history (3) ▾
11/20/2023COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/18/2023)
11/21/2022COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/15/2022)
05/28/2021MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history4 insurers on record
Filing timeline (4)
  1. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/17/202312/17/2024
  2. SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/17/202412/17/2024
  3. KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/17/202212/17/2023
  4. ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/10/202112/17/2022

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle27 inspections · 22.2% OOS · National 22%
Driver41 inspections · 7.3% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

41 inspections · 61 violations (12 OOS) · 20% of inspections had an OOS finding.

41
Inspections
61
Violations
12
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

18
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • TN5
  • MS4
  • AL3
  • IL2
  • IN2
  • KY2
  • NM2
  • AZ2

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

High impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 73% is at/over the 65% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.

What’s contributing15 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless7 viol45%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other4× · 32%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 8%
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 5%
Speeding3 viol29%
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 18%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 11%
Other3 viol10%
  • 392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector2× · 9%
  • 392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV1× · 1%
Phone / texting1 viol9%
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 9%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 37 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

A high share of violations are occurring in Shelby County, AL

Medium impact

7 of 34 violations in the last 12 months (21%) came from inspections in Shelby County, AL. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Shelby County, AL to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 56% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing14 violations · 3 OOS (24 mo)
Log / ELD device3 OOS7 viol64%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:3× · 60%
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× · 2%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 1%
False log / RODS7 viol36%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain7× · 36%
What to do
  • Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 26 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 57% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing23 violations · 7 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps1 OOS7 viol39%
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 13%
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 9%
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× · 9%
Brakes2 OOS6 viol19%
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× · 6%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× · 4%
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× · 3%
Tires1 OOS1 viol16%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 16%
Other4 viol14%
  • 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× · 11%
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× · 2%
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× · 1%
What to do
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 28 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

Improving
8
Inspections
8
Violations
4
Out-of-service
4
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 63%Unsafe Driving 13%Driver Fitness 13%Other 13%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
5 violations · 3 OOS · 63% of recent
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on · OOS
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2Unsafe Driving
1 violation · 13% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
Do this
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
  • Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
3Driver Fitness
1 violation · 1 OOS · 13% of recent
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency · OOS
Do this
  • Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
  • Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

50
Inspections
84
Violations
15
Out-of-service
446
CSA points
1
Crashes
19
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

47 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

22 truck 22 trailer 2 other 1 incomplete vehicle
2018 INTERNATIONAL LT625seen 7×
3HSDZAPR9JN445905· P1238467 IL
2017 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Incseen 5×
1RNF48A23HR039571· 896878 IL
2017 TRANSCRAFT/WABASH Combo Steel/Alum Flatbedseen 5×
1TTF482C3H3000223· 896029ST IL
2018 RAM 3500seen 5×
3C63RRGL0JG318731· 4534BF1 AL
2021 RAM 3500seen 4×
3C63R3DL1MG635679· WJZ3251 TX
2024 PJ PJseen 4×
4P53F392XR1410920· 7963E55 TX
UNPUBLISHEseen 4×
4T0FB4024R1000359· 525678T TN
2024 PREMIERseen 4×
7NRGG4022RF400488· 570978T TN
2018 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 3×
3ALXFB000JDJR5832· P1207630 IL
2013 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
1FUJGLDRXDSBS2333· P1199986 IL
2019 FONTAINE TRAILER CO. Fontaine Trailer Co.seen 3×
13N148206K1534519· 946549 IL
2019 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 3×
1UYFS2538K5784308· 930258ST IL
2014 KENWORTH W9 Seriesseen 3×
1XKWD49X6EJ396592· P1269859 IL
2022 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYD49X5NJ496921· P1286174 IL
2014 FONTAINE TRAILER CO. Fontaine Trailer Co.seen 2×
13N148209E1566532· 944592ST IL
2019 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Incseen 2×
1RNF53A20KR048865· 964398ST IL
2021 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH1MN235777· AH61181 PA
2017 TRANSCRAFT/WABASH Combo Steel/Alum Flatbedseen 2×
1TTF482C8H3000217· 580474ST IL
2016 FORD F-350seen 2×
1FT8W3DT3GED26024· 52C0PY9 AL
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR2KSKM5546· P1286173 IL
2016 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EHXGN938007· P1223200 IL
2017 FORD F-350seen 2×
1FT8W3CT0HEC23243· 52AEA58 AL
2012 DODGE Ramseen 2×
3C63DPKL9CG306817· 52AEABW AL
2026 DAVIDSON TRAILERS, LLC Davidson Trailers, LLCseen 2×
7M3GU4020TNDT7486· 52C200N AL
2021 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHHDR3MSMT5892· P1086252 IL
2013 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
1FUJGLDR2DSBV5794· P 1236161 IL
2020 RAM 3500
3C63RRML7LG103175· VFF1111 TX
2023 PJ PJ
4P53C3924P1389357· 5767T48 TX
2012 PETERBILT 587
1XP4D49X1CD157951· P1223199 IL
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
1FUJHHDR5KLKN4706· P1269858 IL

+ 17 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
15
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
15
15 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
1M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi15 drivers
Company officer
FILIP JOVANOVIC
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2021-04-23
Last MCS-150 update
2026-05-05
Census status
Active

Fleet: 15 trucks · 6 owned tractors · 9 owned trailers · 9 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs with 22 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

22
Connected carriers
22
Fleet-transfer links
2
Most shared VINs
0
Strong links
Medium· 1
GT EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2472326Active· KANKAKEE, IL
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1TTF482C8H30002171TTF532C9L3206882

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

10 events
  1. 05/05/2026MCS-150 update filed

    1.0M mi reported (2025)

  2. 12/17/2024Insurance filed — Sentry Select Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0271134001

  3. 12/17/2024Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy A0239886001

  4. 12/17/2024Insurance replaced — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy A0271134001

  5. 12/17/2023Insurance cancelled — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy KBC000162-00

  6. 11/20/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/18/2023)

  7. 12/17/2022Insurance cancelled — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA949017621

  8. 11/21/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/15/2022)

  9. 05/28/2021MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  10. 04/23/2021Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
Rated
Last review
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-05-05
Reported mileage
1,009,076 mi (2025)

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 22, 2026, 4:44 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.