AKM EXPRESS LLC
COLUMBUS, OH
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — AKM EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 3582179) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): ABDULLAHI MUSE (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3582179/ As of: Jul 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 71.4% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=65093 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +10 (4 → 14) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +10 (4 → 14) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceCANAL INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Mar 30, 2025
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Process AgentTRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1210383ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 13 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 15 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 38.46% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
AKM EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in COLUMBUS, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3582179. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 14 power units and 14 drivers, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 71.4%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
AKM EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, based in Columbus, OH. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 38.5% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 550% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (3) and TN (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
38.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (72.7% of violations); top code 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) cited 3 times, 3 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Stoughton are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 65,093 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–21 power units (±50% of this carrier's 14 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 4 14Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 4 14Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio (OH) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Aug 3, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 8, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 14 | |
| Utility | 6 | |
| Stoughton | 4 | |
| Vanguard | 2 | |
| Commune | 1 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.60 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 1.65 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 10.30 | 10 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87403080 | Mar 24, 2026 | CO | 3 | FORT MORGAN CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87046810 | Feb 12, 2026 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.75A1-TAORETA | Yes |
| 86881654 | Jan 22, 2026 | OH | 2 | VAN WERT OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.78A-WS, 393.60C | No |
| 86356297 | Nov 18, 2025 | MO | 2 | CHARLESTON MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45D-BAAL, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 85929342 | Sep 30, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 85420712 | Aug 3, 2025 | IA | 2 | ia-01---i80-wb-mm-151-mitchellvil |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2 | Yes |
| 84331228 | Apr 3, 2025 | IA | 2 | I35 NB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9TS | Yes |
| 84202585 | Mar 22, 2025 | TN | 3 | MEMPHIS TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 84198139 | Mar 20, 2025 | OH | 2 | ZANESVILLE OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LFTSI | Yes |
| 83606504 | Jan 8, 2025 | IN | 3 | INDIANAPOLIS IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83571619 | Jan 7, 2025 | OH | 2 | CAMBRIDGE OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LSLI, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 83121502 | Nov 6, 2024 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.24 | No |
| 82429098 | Aug 19, 2024 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80526288 | Jan 3, 2024 | SC | 3 | US 501 HORRY COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79855136 | Oct 5, 2023 | WI | 1 | BELOIT SWEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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16 | 396.3(a)(1), 396.5(b), 392.9(a)(2) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0003430663 | Feb 6, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Apr 5, 2021 | MC1210383-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT5659161717 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 30, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000151 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 30, 2022 | Mar 30, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 278125001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 30, 2021 | Mar 30, 2022 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 278125001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 30, 2021 | Apr 17, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 30, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Apr 17, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 30, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 5, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| HOPE AR | AR | 2 | 0 |
| FORT MORGAN CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| I35 NB | IA | 1 | 1 |
| INDIANAPOLIS IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| CHARLESTON MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
| CAMBRIDGE OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| VAN WERT OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| ZANESVILLE OH | OH | 1 | 1 |
| US 501 HORRY COUNTY | SC | 1 | 0 |
| MEMPHIS TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,587 carriers served
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15 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify AKM EXPRESS LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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