Always There Express Corporation is an active interstate carrier based in Romeoville, IL.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 97 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 0 | 97 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 120 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 97 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 97 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 73% | 90% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 67% | 90% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 67% | 92% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 49% | 83% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 6 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 17 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 64 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | MS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | MS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | MS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 47 | 3.10 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 12 | 0.43 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 3.66 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 0.16 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 29 states. Top state TN accounts for 13% of activity. Activity outside home state (IL): 88%.
+24 other states with fewer inspections
| 18 |
| 18 |
| Unsafe Driving | 47 | 9 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 16 | 11 | 4 |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| MO |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 6 |
| 1 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 3939ALCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 3939ALRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 3939ALSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 3939ALTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 3963A1BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 3963A1BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 38371H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | — |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |