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    Guardian Express INC

    NEW LENOX, IL · USDOT 3035367 · 90 trucks

    4.013 ratings

    Is Guardian Express INC a good company to drive for?

    Yes. Guardian Express INC is rated well by drivers, holding 4.0/5 across 13 reviews on pay, home time, dispatch, and safety. Drivers rate it highest on home time (5.0/5) and lowest on dispatch (5.0/5).

    Carrier Overview Card
    FMCSA AUTHORIZED• USDOT #3035367• MC #041696
    📍 NEW LENOX, IL

    Guardian Express INC

    Driver Reviews
    4.0/ 5.0(13 ratings)
    Home Time Consistency5.0 ★
    Dispatch & Communication5.0 ★
    FMCSA Inspection Stats24-Month Record
    Fleet Census90 Power Units • 90 Drivers

    "Very, very good company! Great equipment, helpful staff, and excellent 24/7 support! Good money and perfect communication ! A company you can truly rely on. …"

    Anonymous• 5.0 ★
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    Company Rating

    Based on 16 driver reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Guardian Express INC rating distribution

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    Guardian Express INC driver ratings by category

    Pay & Benefits
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    Home Time
    5.0
    Dispatch Support
    5.0
    Safety Culture
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    Reviews (16)

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    Anonymous Driver

    Sep 18, 2026
    5.0

    Very, very good company! Great equipment, helpful staff, and excellent 24/7 support! Good money and perfect communication ! A company you can truly rely on. Highly recommended!

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    Anonymous Driver

    Jul 16, 2026
    5.0

    Alex has got to be the smoothest driver I have ever seen in my 6 years working in our store. I have never seen a driver back into our dock so effortlessly before! I'm impressed. He was courteous and considerate too!

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    Anonymous Driver

    Jun 16, 2026
    1.0

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    My experience with Guardian Express whether labeled a "company driver" or an "independent contractor" was defined by underpayment, harassment, and unrealistic 24/7 availability expectations. As an "independent contractor" (which, in practice, felt no different than being a company driver), guaranteed pay was referenced but later denied using vague language such as "availability," even when all confirmed loads were completed. Drivers are expected to be on call at all times for last-minute changes, with no bonus, incentive, or appreciation for that level of access to your time. The communication style regularly crossed into harassment. I experienced excessive back-to-back phone calls sometimes 20 to 30+ calls in a row as well as alarms being triggered on the tablet while I was sleeping, along with pressure tactics if calls were not answered immediately. There was little to no respect for rest, boundaries, or work-life balance. Guardian Express also blurs the line between company driver and independent contractor in a way that benefits the company while shifting risk entirely onto the driver. This treatment was consistent across company drivers, lease operators, and owner-operators. Drivers are overworked and underpaid, and favoritism is very real. Additionally, drivers referred to work under GPG Trucking aka Mr. Greg should be extremely cautious. In my experience, pay was frequently nickel-and-dimed, and compensation was withheld or delayed while pressure was applied to agree to revised pay terms. Nothing should ever be assumed get every single pay term in writing before running. My advice to drivers: do not walk -run from this company. Based on my experience, I would not work with Guardian Express ever again and strongly advise drivers to protect themselves with clear written agreements

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    Anonymous Driver• Feb 20, 2026
    5.0
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    Anonymous Driver

    Jan 20, 2026

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    A chicagoland company that is not going to cheat you. ...this company out of Lynwood IL for over a year now named Guardian Express . They hired me as a 1099 company driver, gave me a white volvo, have...

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    Anonymous Driver• Sep 27, 2025
    1.0
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    Anonymous Driver

    Sep 19, 2025
    5.0

    I had an amazing experience with this team! Dave was my driver, and he went above and beyond — driving all the way from NYC to California to deliver my item in just a few days. His professionalism and safe driving really stood out, and I couldn’t be happier with how smooth everything went. The communication throughout the process was excellent -clear, consistent, and always professional. It gave me peace of mind knowing I could rely on them for updates and timing. I highly recommend this company if you’re looking for fast, professional, and reliable delivery. Huge thank you to Dave and the whole team!

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    Anonymous Driver

    Jun 19, 2025
    5.0
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    I'm currently employed for guardian express,all my years never worked for a family oriented company. They are excellent family time,pay equipment all in respected order.they really do care about drivers.here your not only a driver you are treated as family deeply as a driver I recommend them you will be family.

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    Anonymous Driver

    Feb 14, 2025

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    Chicago trucking companies I am a 1099 company driver at Guardian Express . Only been with them since November of last year but they seem to be a fair company to work for....

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    Anonymous Driver

    Nov 2, 2024

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    1099 Chicago Trucking Companies that are Honest Ha I will soon be driving for one of these 1099 guys out of Chicago named " Guardian Express Inc". Will let you know how it turns out!

    Carrier Information

    Operating Status

    Authorized

    Power Units

    90

    Total Drivers

    90

    Mileage 2026

    11,274,276

    Freight Types

    General Freight
    Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
    Building Materials
    Garbage/Refuse
    US Mail
    Beverages
    Paper Products
    Farm Supplies
    Construction
    Common Authority
    StatusActive
    Safety & Inspections Record

    Real-time roadside inspection records, out-of-service rates, and safety violations are maintained by the FMCSA.

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    Guardian Express INC is a trucking company based in NEW LENOX, IL rated 4.0/5 across 13 reviews on Oculus Reviews — ranking #1506 of 2204 rated IL carriers. The most recent driver review was submitted September 18, 2026. Federal census data lists 90 power units with 90 drivers, logging approximately 11.3 million miles annually. Ratings aggregate reviews posted publicly about this carrier across the web together with reviews written directly on Oculus Reviews, covering pay, home time, dispatch, equipment, and safety. Companies can respond publicly but cannot edit or delete a review. Current operating authority and inspection history live on the carrier's official FMCSA SAFER snapshot linked below.

    Is Guardian Express INC legit?

    Guardian Express INC is an FMCSA-registered motor carrier based in NEW LENOX, IL — USDOT 3035367, MC 041696. Check its current operating authority, inspections, and safety record on the official FMCSA SAFER snapshot. On Oculus Reviews it holds 4.0/5 from 13 reviews. Driver resource: how to report a trucking company for unpaid wages.

    Guardian Express INC fleet & operations

    According to FMCSA census data, Guardian Express INC operates 90 power units with 90 drivers, logging approximately 11.3 million miles annually.

    About Guardian Express INC

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