- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 273 days (since Aug 17, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
GK EXPRESS LLC
PHILADELPHIA, PA
GK EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in PHILADELPHIA, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1284991. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
GK EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Philadelphia, PA. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 8.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 71% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (6) and DE (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
8.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.6% of violations); top code 393.47(e) (Slack adjuster defective) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Volvo, Hyundai Translead, and CIMC are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 199,212 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 12, 2024 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 3, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 16 | |
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Wabash National | 5 | |
| CIMC | 2 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 | |
| International | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87530944 | Apr 7, 2026 | PA | 3 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | — | No |
| 86859200 | Jan 21, 2026 | DE | 3 | MIDDLETOWN DE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87360618 | Jan 3, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11A1-CSURR, 393.43B-BATV | No |
| 86125413 | Oct 21, 2025 | PA | 3 | MARCUS HOOK PA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83376232 | Dec 12, 2024 | PA | 3 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83163444 | Nov 14, 2024 | DE | 3 | MIDDLETOWN DE |
VOLVO MOTOR COACH
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 83153029 | Nov 14, 2024 | DE | 3 | TOWNSEND DE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| 82931546 | Oct 17, 2024 | PA | 3 | — |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.22G, 395.30C, 395.22H4 | No |
| 82641657 | Sep 12, 2024 | MD | 2 | md-rt-13-n/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82205403 | Jul 23, 2024 | PA | 3 | — |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 81837093 | May 29, 2024 | DE | 2 | SMYRNA DE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81434967 | Apr 24, 2024 | PA | 1 | I95 SB MM 51 LOWER MAKEFIELD T |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | Yes |
| 80987179 | Feb 29, 2024 | MD | 2 | md-rt-13-s/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80845919 | Feb 14, 2024 | MD | 2 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.207(a) | Yes |
| 80169031 | Nov 15, 2023 | MD | 2 | I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 80057621 | Nov 1, 2023 | MD | 2 | I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79848794 | Oct 6, 2023 | MD | 2 | md-rt-13-n/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 78794888 | Jun 2, 2023 | MD | 2 | md-rt-13-n/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 78602794 | May 11, 2023 | MD | 2 | I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE9122006048 | Apr 14, 2022 | DE | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| DE0122026298 | Mar 29, 2022 | DE | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA901979200X | Feb 5, 2019 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| DE0618106304 | Oct 19, 2018 | DE | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NJ0018509387 | Feb 9, 2018 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA705334500X | May 5, 2017 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA610514300X | Oct 5, 2016 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NJ0012022894 | Feb 6, 2012 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NJ0009305626 | Dec 8, 2009 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA805896800X | Mar 11, 2008 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC1753581 | Common | DISMISSED | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2013 | MC806435-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (19 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT3297102162 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 17, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1200759639 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1200759639 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1200759639 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 988-31-62 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 988-31-62 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2022 | Jan 15, 2023 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883162 03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2021 | Jan 15, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883162 02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2020 | Jan 15, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883162 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2019 | Jan 15, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | AUS4000264-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2018 | Jan 15, 2019 | REPLACED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03721-17 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2017 | Jan 15, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA5817583 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2017 | Feb 16, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA5817583 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2017 | Jan 15, 2017 | REPLACED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03721-16 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2016 | Jan 15, 2017 | REPLACED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03721-15 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2015 | Jan 15, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03721-15 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2015 | Oct 4, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03721-15 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2015 | Aug 16, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03721-15 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2015 | Jun 10, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199516282 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2013 | Jan 15, 2015 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 16, 2025
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Aug 17, 2025insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 15, 2025
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Jan 15, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 31, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 25, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 15, 2024insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 15, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Jan 15, 2022insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Jan 14, 2022
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Jan 19, 2021
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Jan 15, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Jan 16, 2020
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Jan 15, 2020insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Jan 15, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
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Jan 16, 2018
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Jan 15, 2018insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Feb 16, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 15, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Jan 15, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 19, 2016
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Jan 15, 2016insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Oct 4, 2015insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Sep 10, 2015
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Aug 16, 2015insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Jul 22, 2015
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Jun 10, 2015insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Jun 4, 2015
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Jan 15, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Feb 22, 2013
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Jan 3, 2005oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLETOWN DE | DE | 2 | 0 |
| I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 2 | 1 |
| PHILADELPHIA PA | PA | 2 | 0 |
| SMYRNA DE | DE | 1 | 0 |
| TOWNSEND DE | DE | 1 | 0 |
| I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE | MD | 1 | 0 |
| I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| NJ | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| I95 SB MM 51 LOWER MAKEFIELD T | PA | 1 | 1 |
| MARCUS HOOK PA | PA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC806435
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Docket MC1753581
Common · DISMISSED · MC
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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BOC-3 process agent · 102,641 carriers served
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10 reportable crashes
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