CKB EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2260207 • 84277 HWY 14, ELGIN, NE, 68636
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN276329 | ON FILE | Feb 20, 2021 | Mar 9, 2021 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN276329 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2021 | Apr 9, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN235417 | REPLACED | Mar 9, 2018 | Feb 20, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN235417 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 9, 2018 | Mar 10, 2021 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP3094836 (U) | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2015 | Apr 10, 2018 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP3094836 (U) | REPLACED | Apr 10, 2015 | Mar 9, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2056915 | REPLACED | Feb 8, 2013 | Apr 10, 2015 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP92284A | CANCELLED | Feb 8, 2012 | Feb 8, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN276329 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2021 | Apr 9, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN235417 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2021 | Mar 10, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN276329 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2021 | Mar 9, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN235417 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2021 | Feb 20, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP3094836 (U) | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2018 | Apr 10, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP3094836 (U) | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2018 | Mar 9, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2056915 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2015 | Apr 10, 2015 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP92284A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2013 | Feb 8, 2013 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC771376 | COMMON | GRANTED | Feb 5, 2021 | OUT OF SERVICE | Sep 13, 2024 |
| MC771376 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2021 |
| MC771376 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2021 |
| MC771376 | CONTRACT | GRANTED | Feb 5, 2021 | OUT OF SERVICE | Sep 13, 2024 |
| MC771376 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2013 |
| MC771376 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2013 |
| MC771376 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 16, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC771376 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 16, 2012 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2024 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | Sep 24, 2024 |
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
5 states • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (55 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 2 | 2 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (13 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2025 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | US HWY 81 | ...467435 | CKB EXPRESS LLC |
| May 9, 2013 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE-2024-0011-US1902 | May 13, 2024 | 382.301(a); 382.503 | $12,440 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records