ARKA EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1710817 • 2202 WEST 166TH ST UNIT 1, MARKHAM, IL, 60428
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ICC-U2291-110070 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | HMB200105 | ON FILE | Sep 12, 2017 | Sep 1, 2019 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | BIPD/Primary | AHI-U2291-112081 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MMC1018860 | REPLACED | Sep 12, 2016 | Sep 12, 2017 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTS0058344 | REPLACED | Mar 24, 2016 | Sep 12, 2016 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTS0058344 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SFT9485958 02 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2015 | Mar 24, 2016 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SFT9485958 02 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SFT9485958 01 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2014 | Apr 15, 2015 |
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XA 2022186 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2013 | Apr 15, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN078328 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2011 | Apr 15, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN610304 | CANCELLED | Aug 31, 2008 | Dec 27, 2011 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP 236249 0807 | CANCELLED | Nov 29, 2007 | Aug 31, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-U2291-110070 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | AHI-U2291-112081 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200105 | BIPD | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | MMC1018860 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2017 | Sep 12, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | CTS0058344 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | CTS0058344 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2016 | Sep 12, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SFT9485958 02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SFT9485958 02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2016 | Mar 24, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SFT9485958 01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | XA 2022186 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2014 | Apr 15, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN078328 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2013 | Apr 15, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN610304 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2011 | Dec 27, 2011 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP 236249 0807 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2008 | Aug 31, 2008 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC627673 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2024 |
| MC627673 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Dec 15, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC627673 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2016 |
| MC627673 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2016 |
| MC627673 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2015 |
| MC627673 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Jun 13, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC627673 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2013 |
| MC627673 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2011 |
| MC627673 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2008 |
| MC627673 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 14, 2007 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
34 states • 532 inspections
Violation Summary (80 violations from latest 100 of 532 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.3-I | Illness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWPB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2FC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHHC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.5A2-IP | Intoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol be under the influence of alcohol or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol while o | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.5A3-IDUI | Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLRD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDD | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D4-HOSF | 395.8D4-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (532 inspections)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOLLAND TWP | E I 196 | ...647485 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 28, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ATLANTA | CASCADE PALMETTO AT NORTHCUT RD | ...KJ3774 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| May 3, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS | IR 271 | ...UV7961 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 21, 2025 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JACKSON | I-20 | ...274871 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 8, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-16 WB NEAR MM132 | ...VT3258 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 24, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DAYTON | IR 75 | ...NV2330 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 14, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | RALEIGH | WOODBEND DR | ...NV2331 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 2, 2024 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LONDON | I 0075 | ...UV7979 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 10, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNION CITY | 4475 SOUTH FULTON PKWY | ...647490 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 5, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CO UNIT ROAD DIST TWP | I-57 NORTHBOUND | ...UV7969 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 22, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | ROUTE 13 / LANKFORD HIGHWAY | ...MX6754 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| May 14, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 95 NORTH MM322 | ...MD0775 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| May 6, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SPARTANBURG | INTERSTATE 26 | ...MX6730 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| May 2, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | KALAMAZOO | RIVERVIEW | ...647492 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 28, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT AIRY | 2241 ROCKFORD ST | ...MX6722 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 6, 2024 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | OWENSBORO | WN9007 | ...NG5452 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 12, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Proviso Twp | I-294 N/B | ...637490 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 28, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BETHEL TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0501 S | ...KJ3688 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 27, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | SR 16 AT I 75 | ...305092 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 13, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: 87I11082043 | ...LP9812 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 14, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-16 WB MM 115 | ...336912 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 14, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | VIENNA | 29 VICTORY LN | ...KJ3783 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 7, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROCKY MOUNT | 97 | ...KJ2280 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 20, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUBURN | I-85 N NEAR 211 | ...JU6197 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 19, 2023 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWPORT | I-95 JOHN F KENNEDY MEM HWY | ...LP9812 | ARKA EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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