AK EXPRESS TRANS INC
USDOT 2902906 • DBA: AK EXPRESS • 2121 NATOMASS CROSSING DRIVE 200-115, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95834
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-976830 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 13, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA91001202 | ON FILE | Dec 4, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA91001202 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCA000074-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2024 | Oct 29, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCA000074-00 | REPLACED | Oct 18, 2024 | Oct 18, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71002820 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2023 | Oct 18, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22100842 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2022 | Oct 18, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP73466 00 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2021 | Oct 18, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP61975 00 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2021 | Oct 18, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP61975 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2021 | Mar 10, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP61975 00 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2020 | Jan 3, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA1178838 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2020 | Oct 18, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1178838 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2019 | Sep 16, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5012335-8 | CANCELLED | Aug 27, 2019 | Oct 18, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5012335-8 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2019 | Aug 27, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5012335-8 | REPLACED | Mar 27, 2019 | May 3, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5012335-8 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2019 | Mar 27, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5012335-8 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2018 | Jan 1, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA91001202 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA91001202 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCA000074-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCA000074-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2025 | Oct 18, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71002820 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2024 | Oct 18, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22100842 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2023 | Oct 18, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP73466 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2022 | Oct 18, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP61975 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2021 | Oct 18, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP61975 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2021 | Mar 10, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP61975 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2021 | Jan 3, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA1178838 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2020 | Oct 18, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1178838 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2020 | Sep 16, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5012335-8 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2019 | Oct 18, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5012335-8 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2019 | Aug 27, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5012335-8 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2019 | May 3, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5012335-8 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 27, 2019 | Mar 27, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5012335-8 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC976830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2026 |
| MC976830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2025 |
| MC976830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2025 |
| MC976830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2024 |
| MC976830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2023 |
| MC976830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2022 |
| MC976830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2021 |
| MC976830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2021 |
| MC976830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2020 |
| MC976830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2020 |
| MC976830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2019 |
| MC976830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2019 |
| MC976830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2019 |
| MC976830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2019 |
| MC976830 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 23, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC976830 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Aug 4, 2016 | — | 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
11 states • 28 inspections
Violation Summary (57 violations from 28 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 5 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D9-HOSF | 395.8D9-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| 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:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (28 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2024 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREEN RIVER | I-80 MP 87.78 | ...313482 | AK EXPRESS |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records