AK EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2573444 • 2700 E DUBLIN GRANVILLE RD STE 580, COLUMBUS, OH, 43231
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT28331A | ON FILE | Sep 2, 2024 | Sep 2, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-02351 | CANCELLED | Jun 17, 2024 | Sep 2, 2024 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-02351 | CANCELLED | Sep 3, 2023 | Jul 3, 2024 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-02351 | REPLACED | Sep 3, 2023 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-02351 | REPLACED | Sep 2, 2023 | Sep 3, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP62982A | REPLACED | Sep 2, 2020 | Sep 2, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 943123001 | TRANSFERRED | Jan 31, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA6505888 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2018 | Jan 31, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS044330-03 | CANCELLED | Feb 17, 2017 | Feb 17, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS044330-03 | REPLACED | Feb 17, 2017 | Jan 31, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS044330-02 | CANCELLED | Feb 17, 2016 | Feb 17, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS044330-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 18, 2015 | Feb 17, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT28331A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-02351 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2024 | Sep 2, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-02351 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-02351 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-02351 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2023 | Sep 3, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP62982A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2023 | Sep 2, 2023 |
| TRANSFER | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 943123001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA6505888 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS044330-03 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2018 | Feb 17, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS044330-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2018 | Jan 31, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS044330-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2017 | Feb 17, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS044330-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2016 | Feb 17, 2016 |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC899741 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2024 |
| MC899741 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2024 |
| MC899741 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2024 |
| MC899741 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2024 |
| MC899741 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 9, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC899741 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 9, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC899741 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2018 |
| MC899741 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2018 |
| MC899741 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2017 |
| MC899741 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2017 |
| MC899741 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2016 |
| MC899741 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2016 |
| MC899741 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 23, 2015 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Aug 28, 2020 |
| MC899741 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 23, 2015 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Aug 28, 2020 |
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
12 states • 26 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from 26 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (26 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I70 | ...GB3327 | AK EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 14, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...HF1347 | AK EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 7, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 5 | ...U70794 | AK EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Mar 5, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records