REK EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1429227 • 2740 W LEXINGTON AVE, ELKHART, IN, 46514
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-540169 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 26, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT8556122132 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 91 MS HH9711 | ON FILE | Aug 7, 2010 | Mar 27, 2020 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ICC-E4223-130814 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QHI-E4223-130443-02 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QHI-E4223-130443-01 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QHI-E4223-130443-00 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | BIPD/Primary | AHI-E4223-131404 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2355895 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | SAP008286 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | SAP008286 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 2, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP81165A | REPLACED | Aug 7, 2010 | Sep 1, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP81165A | CANCELLED | Aug 7, 2010 | Oct 4, 2011 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRP9338917 00 | REPLACED | May 5, 2010 | Aug 7, 2009 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6366718 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2009 | May 24, 2010 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA 6366718 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2009 | Jan 7, 2010 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6366718 | REPLACED | Oct 30, 2009 | May 5, 2010 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-8848N542-TIL-09 | REPLACED | Aug 7, 2009 | Oct 30, 2009 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRP9338917 00 | REPLACED | Aug 7, 2009 | Oct 30, 2009 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRP9338917 00 | CANCELLED | Aug 7, 2009 | Aug 7, 2010 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA 6366718 | REPLACED | Apr 4, 2008 | Aug 7, 2009 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6366718 | REPLACED | Apr 4, 2008 | Aug 7, 2009 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL484652 | REPLACED | Jul 20, 2007 | Apr 4, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL484652 | REPLACED | Jul 20, 2007 | Apr 4, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL484652 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2005 | Jul 20, 2007 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL484652 | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 2005 | Jul 20, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8556122132 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-E4223-130814 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QHI-E4223-130443-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QHI-E4223-130443-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QHI-E4223-130443-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | AHI-E4223-131404 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91 MS HH9711 | CARGO | Mar 27, 2020 | Mar 27, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2355895 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | SAP008286 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2012 | Sep 2, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | SAP008286 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP81165A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2011 | Oct 4, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP81165A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | TRP9338917 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2010 | Aug 7, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6366718 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2010 | May 24, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6366718 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2010 | May 5, 2010 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6366718 | CARGO | Jan 7, 2010 | Jan 7, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-8848N542-TIL-09 | CARGO | Oct 30, 2009 | Oct 30, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | TRP9338917 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2009 | Oct 30, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | TRP9338917 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2009 | Aug 7, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6366718 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2009 | Aug 7, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6366718 | CARGO | Aug 7, 2009 | Aug 7, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL484652 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2008 | Apr 4, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL484652 | CARGO | Apr 4, 2008 | Apr 4, 2008 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL484652 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2007 | Jul 20, 2007 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL484652 | CARGO | Jul 20, 2007 | Jul 20, 2007 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC540169 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2024 |
| MC540169 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2016 |
| MC540169 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2012 |
| MC540169 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 12, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2010 |
| MC540169 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2010 |
| MC540169 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 17, 2005 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
23 states • 70 inspections
Violation Summary (100 violations from 70 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 3 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLSR | 2-SLLSR | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:17C-PI | 17C-PI | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMPSPMC | Placarding violation | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (70 inspections)
Showing 50 of 70
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SHREVEPORT | I-20 | ...414325 | REK EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 20, 2023 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL(ST FRANCIS COUNTY) | I40W | ...915766 | REK EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 18, 2022 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MASSILLON | 30 WEST HW | ...H38298 | REK EXPRESS |
| Dec 6, 2021 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | Plainville | 84-E | ...915846 | REK EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 15, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PORTER | US20 | ...343570 | REK EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 10, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PULASKI | US 6 | ...G88534 | REK EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 18, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2020 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2017 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2016 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 9, 2015 | OH | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2015 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2014 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2014 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2013 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2013 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2013 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2013 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2012 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2012 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2012 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
51 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 51 events