BLACKJACK EXPRESS, INC.
DOT# 700011
MC# 324040
Broker
Trust Score
84 / 100
B Good
Components
Compliance · 40% 100
Safety · 35% 65
Insurance · 25% 85
No active cargo insurance on file
Confidence: medium · based on FMCSA safety, insurance & authority data
How is this calculated?
Overview
Address
Physical
977 LAKEVIEW PARKWAY STE 140
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
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Mailing
6888 W CHESAPEAKE COURT
GURNEE, IL 60031
Contact
Phone: (847) 438-0242
Fax: (847) 438-0466
Company Officers
JOEL PLOTSKY
Business Info
Organization: CORPORATION
D&B #: 49729598
Fleet
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
Equipment Breakdown
Trip Trailers1
Authority
Status: ACTIVE
FMCSA add date: Aug 2, 1997
Contract authority: Aug 29, 1997
Broker authority: ACTIVE
Authority History (13)
| Authority Type | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|
| MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 6, 2025 |
| BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2024 → Sep 30, 2024 |
| BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2013 → Oct 4, 2013 |
| BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2010 → Jul 28, 2010 |
| CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2006 → Sep 18, 2006 |
| CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2006 → Jul 13, 2006 |
| CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2005 → Jul 14, 2005 |
| CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2004 → Jul 15, 2004 |
| BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2003 → Nov 26, 2003 |
| CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2003 → Jul 15, 2003 |
| CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 1999 → Oct 14, 1999 |
| PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Sep 10, 1999 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED → REVOKED | Aug 29, 1997 → Sep 23, 2025 |
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Active Certifications
Property
MCS-150
Last updated: Jul 17, 2025
Mileage: 100,000 (2024)
Operation Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Recent Changes
Identitycompany officer 1: JOEL PLOTSKY → JOEL PLOTSKYAug 20, 2026
Contacttelephone: → 8474380242Aug 15, 2026
Identitycompany officer 1: → JOEL PLOTSKYAug 15, 2026
New Carrierphy state: → ILJul 20, 2026
Removedphy state: IL → (removed)Jul 7, 2026
Safety
No safety data on file
FMCSA has no safety inspection or crash data recorded for this carrier.
Insurance
$1,000,000
BIPD Coverage
—
Cargo Coverage
2 policies on file2 active
| Type | Status | Insurer | Policy # | Coverage | Effective | Expires | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | Active | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03692021 | $1,000,000 | Sep 17, 2025 | — | 91X |
| SURETY | Active | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | 7901216836 | — | Oct 25, 2024 | — | 84 |
Insurance History (25)
| Type | Insurer | Status | Coverage | Effective | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SURETY · F84 | GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| SURETY · F84 | GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| BIPD · F91X | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Sep 17, 2021 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| SURETY · F84 | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| SURETY · F84 | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CancelledTERM/CANCL | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2017 | Dec 14, 2021 |
| SURETY · F84 | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| SURETY · F84 | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Aug 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| BIPD · F91X | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Sep 17, 2006 | Sep 17, 2021 |
| BIPD · F91X | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Jul 13, 2006 | Sep 17, 2006 |
| BIPD · F91X | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Jul 13, 2005 | Jul 13, 2006 |
| BIPD · F91X | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Jul 13, 2004 | Jul 13, 2005 |
| SURETY · F84 | OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Aug 1, 2003 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| BIPD · F91X | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Jul 13, 2003 | Jul 13, 2004 |
| BIPD · F91X | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Jul 13, 2002 | Jul 13, 2003 |
| BIPD · F91X | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Jul 13, 2002 | Jun 11, 2003 |
| BIPD · F91X | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Jul 13, 2001 | Jul 13, 2002 |
| BIPD · F91X | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Jul 13, 2000 | Jul 13, 2001 |
| CARGO · F34 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Oct 6, 1999 | Jul 13, 2000 |
| BIPD · F91X | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Oct 6, 1999 | Jul 13, 2000 |
| SURETY · F84 | OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Aug 1, 1999 | Oct 22, 2003 |
| BIPD · F91X | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | Name ChangedNAMECHG | $750,000 | Jul 13, 1999 | Sep 3, 1999 |
| CARGO · F34 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | Name ChangedNAMECHG | $750,000 | Jul 13, 1999 | Sep 3, 1999 |
| CARGO · F34 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Oct 1, 1998 | Jul 13, 1999 |
| BIPD · F91X | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Oct 1, 1998 | Jul 13, 1999 |
| CARGO · F34 | FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | CancelledTERM/CANCL | $750,000 | Nov 6, 1997 | Oct 15, 1998 |
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