BKV EXPRESS INC
USDOT 4110030 • 8148 SHORES EDGE WAY, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46237
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-1569635 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 12, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWS-IN-19-S0378512-00 | ON FILE | Dec 4, 2025 | Jan 17, 2026 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWS-IN-19-S0378512-00 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2025 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81004424 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2025 | Nov 9, 2025 |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | WHI01000003239-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2024 | Mar 23, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWS-IN-19-S0378512-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2026 | Jan 17, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWS-IN-19-S0378512-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2026 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81004424 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2025 | Nov 9, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000003239-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2025 | Mar 23, 2025 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1569635 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1569635 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2026 |
| MC1569635 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 31, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1569635 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2025 |
| MC1569635 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 28, 2024 | REVOKED | Nov 17, 2025 |
| MC1569635 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Sep 7, 2023 | — | 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
5 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | 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:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2025 | 85117496 | I80 | IL | Level 3 | CIMC SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 85010006 | T03 | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 84001409 | DONNER PASS IF | CA | Level 3 | CIMC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 83976573 | PLATTE CITY MO | MO | Level 1 | CIMC VEHIC SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.3A1-HOSPD | Yes |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 83297799 | GEORGETOWN | KY | Level 3 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 82837778 | DONNER PASS IF | CA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 82177677 | ROADSIDE | OH | Level 1 | VANR SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | 396.17(c), 393.95(a), 393.11 | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records