NIKA EXPRESS LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 4346844 • 16950 S POST OAK RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77053-5069
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
2 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (37 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 4 | 4 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| fmcsr:9A-LFTSI | 9A-LFTSI | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:8A1-HOSP | 8A1-HOSP | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:19B2-BIENNIAL | 19B2-BIENNIAL | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.19TG | 390.19TG | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A4 | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.49J | No valid medical waiver in drivers possession | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | 87546050 | Roadside | LA | Level 2 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 9A-LFTSI, 8A1-HOSP, 19B2-BIENNIAL | Yes |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 87410499 | IH-0010 IN HARRIS CO. (742-797 | TX | Level 4 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2WC, 392.2RG | No |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 87137584 | LACASSINE LA | LA | Level 3 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 392.2-SLLSR, 390.19TG, 392.2-SLLUCR | Yes |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 87091289 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 383.23A2, 391.41APC, 392.2RG | Yes |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 86898654 | 2400 SENS RD | TX | Level 2 | HYUN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.75A4, 383.23A2, 391.41APC | Yes |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 86423429 | Roadside | TX | Level 1 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | 393.47E, 393.53B, 396.3A1BL | Yes |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 86342937 | IH 69 SB / FM 762 | TX | Level 2 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 383.23A2, 391.41APC, 393.11TU | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2025 | 86097340 | US87 SB | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.45, 396.17C, 392.2RG | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix