KATANA EXPRESS LLC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
3834805
MC Number
1392413
Fleet Size
25
Total Drivers
25
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: November 1, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
KATANA EXPRESS LLC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in DES PLAINES, Illinois, operating 25 power units with 25 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 38.9% runs above the national average of 6.7%. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 18 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 10.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.5% across 53,858 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
18
Total
72%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
GEiCO Marine Insurance Company — eff. Nov 2, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Nov 3, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is KATANA EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for KATANA EXPRESS LLC (USDOT #3834805) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is KATANA EXPRESS LLC's safety record?
KATANA EXPRESS LLC has 18 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does KATANA EXPRESS LLC operate?
KATANA EXPRESS LLC operates 25 power units with 25 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does KATANA EXPRESS LLC transport hazardous materials?
No. KATANA EXPRESS LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is KATANA EXPRESS LLC located?
KATANA EXPRESS LLC is based in DES PLAINES, Illinois at 782 HANBURY DR, 60016. Phone: (773) 853-5436.
What are KATANA EXPRESS LLC's out-of-service rates?
KATANA EXPRESS LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 38.9%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.