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Dvl Express

Interstate
(7 reviews) 4.6 out of 5
Markham, IL 60428
USDOT
2192698
Docket
MC775153

Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
9.7
Communication
8.0
Timeliness
8.4

Positive Flags

On Time Delivery
2
Strong Driver Communication
2
Clean Equipment
2
On Time Pickup
1
Consistent Tracking
1
Strong Dispatcher Communication
1
Friendly
1
Easy to Work With
1
Good Delivery Condition
1

Negative Flags

Late Pickup
1
Late Delivery
1
Intermittent Tracking
1
Poor Dispatcher Communication
1
Poor Driver Communication
1
Unresponsive
1
Refusal to Release Load
1

Overview

Since 2011, DVL Express has grown from a single owner operator to over 250 trucks on the road. As the number one Chicago Tribune Top Workplace winner in 2022, we pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with our truck drivers and the businesses that we serve.

We are always looking for CDL-A truck drivers and owner operators. We run all of the lower 48 states and are proud to have drivers that represent over 30 different countries!

We offer LTL, TL, dry van, temperature controlled (reefer), flatbed, step deck, conestoga, and even oversize/overdimensional.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 82 115 0
Leased 23 0 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Truck Types

  • Lowboy
  • Dry Van
  • Reefer
  • Deck
  • Oversized
  • Flatbed
  • Conestoga

Shipment Types

  • Less than Truckload
  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
16,250,000 (2023)
Electronic Tracking
29% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by Dvl Express

Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 02/27/2012 (12 years, 2 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 96 21 31 3.41 29.5%
Unsafe Driving 67 17 0 2.63 36.9%
Hours of Service Compliance 55 25 11 0.78 35.3%
Driver Fitness 1 1 0 0.01 0%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 2 2 4
Tow-away 1 4 6 11
Crash Reports 1 4 7 12

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 361 10 2.77% 6.67%
Vehicle 160 27 16.88% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Transverse Insurance Company
Policy limit
$750,000
Policy number
TI TS CA0001508 01
Effective date
12/05/2023

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IL

Verified Broker from Illinois

May 14, 2021

“Full Truckload from Sioux Falls, SD to Moorhead, MN”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
7/10

Likes

The service was excellent in general. Loading and unloading went as smoothly as possible, with timely updates given.

Dislikes

If the dispatcher for the load was not available no update was able to be had.


Lanes
Sioux Falls, SD to Moorhead, MN
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

March 29, 2021

“Full Truckload from Walton, KY to Lansdowne, PA”

Timeliness
9/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Communication
7/10

Likes

Carrier had no problem making pick up and delivery on time, no damages to report nice drivers

Dislikes

Carrier could improve communication and sending paperwork in


Lanes
Walton, KY to Lansdowne, PA
Freight Details
General Freight
Paper Products
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking