NKK EXPRESS LLC
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 — NKK EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 3938409) 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): HEWA HASAN (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 — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3938409/ As of: Jul 18, 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 5.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 10% vs peer median 15.55% (better). n=29333 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 +15 (20 → 35) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +17 (22 → 39) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Company profile
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InsuranceMS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 12, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1461923ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 20 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 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 31 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.35% | 0% | — |
| 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
NKK EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in MCKINNEY, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3938409. 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 35 power units and 39 drivers, with 31 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 10.0%. 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.
NKK EXPRESS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 22 drivers, based in McKinney, TX. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (7) and NM (4), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (92.3% of violations); top code 393.47(e) (Slack adjuster defective) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 22 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 29,333 ACTIVE carriers operating 17–53 power units (±50% of this carrier's 35 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 22 39Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 20 35Seen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 12 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 27, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 26, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 25 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 13 | |
| Volvo | 5 | |
| Great Dane | 3 | |
| Stoughton | 2 | |
| Vang | 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 | 1 | — | 0.26 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 1.02 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (31 rows) View all 31 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88277327 | Jun 27, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.11, 393.205C, 396.17C | No |
| 88259178 | Jun 26, 2026 | OR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88186036 | Jun 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88032094 | Jun 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87916378 | May 19, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87903578 | May 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87823987 | May 12, 2026 | OK | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | No |
| 87216573 | Mar 3, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH45 NB WILMER SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86932564 | Jan 28, 2026 | WA | 2 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86752258 | Jan 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | FM54 NB SVC RD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9H | No |
| 86444225 | Nov 26, 2025 | TX | 1 | IH27 NB ABERNATHY SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3A1 | No |
| 86412256 | Nov 25, 2025 | OK | 3 | ok-i40-40mm-e/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.11B2-S | Yes |
| 86327520 | Nov 13, 2025 | TN | 3 | MOHAWK TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86224251 | Oct 30, 2025 | TX | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.203E | No |
| 85980858 | Oct 6, 2025 | NM | 3 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83863883 | Feb 11, 2025 | TX | 2 | TX114 WB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83788078 | Feb 4, 2025 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83338313 | Dec 2, 2024 | AZ | 3 | BENSON AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83292270 | Nov 26, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83129962 | Nov 12, 2024 | MT | 3 | BILLINGS MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82859743 | Oct 6, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH20 EB SVC RD AT IH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82835249 | Oct 3, 2024 | NM | 2 | CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95(a) | No |
| 82434951 | Aug 18, 2024 | NM | 3 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81562026 | May 8, 2024 | AR | 3 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81422764 | Apr 22, 2024 | OR | 1 | FAREWELL BEND POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 396.3(a)(1), 396.5(b), 393.47(e) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX7A7EHQE1SX | Oct 28, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6VO9HQE19C | May 24, 2024 | TX | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2022 | MC1461923-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSAMCA-0000510 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 12, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHTX1901522012-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 12, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-TX-19-S0129242-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 12, 2024 | Jan 12, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA963001971 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 31, 2022 | Jan 12, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 12, 2026insuranceCANCEL — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
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Jan 8, 2026
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Jan 12, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 9, 2025
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Jan 12, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Nov 4, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 3 | 0 |
| IH 30 WESTBOUND MT PLEASANT | TX | 2 | 1 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| BENSON AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| BILLINGS MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
| ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 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 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1461923
common · ACTIVE · MC
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MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 45,815 carriers served
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31 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify NKK EXPRESS LLC
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- 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.
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