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R & K EXPRESS INC

ROCHESTER, MN

USDOT 471699 Active CORPORATION Based in ROCHESTER, MN

R & K EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in ROCHESTER, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 471699. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 5 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file. 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 Overview

R & K EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Rochester, MN. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Power Units
7
Drivers
5
Inspections
8
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
22 all-time
Authorities
2
2 active

Active filings

Insurance
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy effective Dec 1, 2025
Process Agent
JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC173826
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WI (3) and MN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) cited 2 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and International are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract 1 active
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
1 active policy
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
Serves 4,635 carriers
Location & Contact
7600 HYWAY 63 S
ROCHESTER, MN 55904
Phone: 5072850202
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 471699
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 500,000 mi
Safety Rating S

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 145,028 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 145,028 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 145,028 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Wisconsin (WI) 3 0 0.0% Oct 7, 2025
Minnesota (MN) 1 0 0.0% Feb 3, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 5
Great Dane 4
Utility 3
International 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87000765 Feb 3, 2026 MN 3 ROCHESTER MN
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAP4877 · 1FUYDDYB0YPA63618
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
86012423 Oct 7, 2025 WI 3 TOWN LAMARTINE WI
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAW3885 · 3HSDJAPR6FN697318
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
83338320 Dec 6, 2024 WI 3 SPARTA WI
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAV9237 · 2HSCNAPR67C310706
0 — No
82601767 Sep 4, 2024 WI 3 SPARTA WI
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAV2718 · 1FUJBBCK97LN90160
0 — No
79197972 Jul 20, 2023 MN 3 ROCHESTER
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAP4877 · 1FUYDDYB0YPA63618
1 392.16(a) No
78759248 May 30, 2023 MN 1 ROCHESTER
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAV9143 · 3ALXA7002EDFY9868
1 396.3(a)(1) No
78731093 May 24, 2023 MN 1 ROCHESTER
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAP4877 · 1FUYDDYB0YPA63618
9 393.45(b)(2), 396.3(a)(1), 393.53(b) No
78391539 Apr 18, 2023 MN 3 ROCHESTER
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAP3071 · 2HSCNAPR67C310706
1 392.16(a) No
Recent Crashes (22 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
WI0000104961 May 31, 2018 WI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MN0160270052 Jan 27, 2016 MN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MN0152810258 Oct 6, 2015 MN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MN0151330114 May 13, 2015 MN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
SD0201404163 Apr 4, 2014 SD 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MN0120790158 Mar 16, 2012 MN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
WI0000062493 Nov 2, 2010 WI 2 2 Yes Yes Fatal
MN0093410179 Nov 18, 2009 MN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MN0080860469 Feb 13, 2008 MN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
TN0008460446 Oct 21, 2003 TN 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
TX245261200Z Sep 17, 2002 TX 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
WI0000036057 Mar 12, 2002 WI 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
OH0018033392 Feb 14, 2001 OH 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
MO0000332025 Oct 30, 2000 MO 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
WI0000025765 Apr 30, 1999 WI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
WI0000024684 Jan 22, 1999 WI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NE198024072A Feb 18, 1998 NE 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
WI000020857A Jan 7, 1998 WI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MO007190002A Jun 17, 1997 MO 0 5 Yes Yes Injury
TX006205002B Aug 25, 1996 TX 0 2 Yes Yes Injury
LA006685698A Apr 22, 1996 LA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
WI000014287A Feb 28, 1996 WI 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
Authority Records (2 dockets)
CONTRACT
MC173826
Active
—
View full authority record →
COMMON
MC173826
Active
—
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Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-FC4708 91X Dec 1, 2025 On file ACTIVE
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN316611 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2021 Dec 1, 2025 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP22723Q CARGO Feb 15, 2008 Jan 5, 2022 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP22723Q BIPD/Primary Feb 15, 2008 Dec 1, 2021 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 96 594312 01 BIPD/Primary Jun 17, 2001 Feb 15, 2008 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP22723A BIPD/Primary Nov 24, 1993 Jun 17, 2001 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP22723A CARGO Nov 24, 1993 Feb 15, 2008 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jan 5, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. Dec 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. Jun 8, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Feb 15, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Feb 15, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  7. Nov 21, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Jun 17, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  9. Mar 16, 1992
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Mar 9, 1992
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Nov 26, 1991
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Nov 21, 1991
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Nov 21, 1991
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Jul 14, 1988
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ROCHESTER MN 4 0
SPARTA WI WI 2 0
ROCHESTER MN MN 1 0
TOWN LAMARTINE WI WI 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.45(b)(2) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) Steering system components worn Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify R & K EXPRESS INC

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  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about R & K EXPRESS INC

Is R & K EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. R & K EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 471699 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is R & K EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
R & K EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has R & K EXPRESS INC had? ▾
8 roadside inspections are on file for R & K EXPRESS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is R & K EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
R & K EXPRESS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 8 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is R & K EXPRESS INC based? ▾
R & K EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 7600 HYWAY 63 S, ROCHESTER, Minnesota 55904. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does R & K EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. R & K EXPRESS INC holds 2 active FMCSA operating authorities (MC173826, MC173826). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does R & K EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
R & K EXPRESS INC self-reports 7 power units and 5 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has R & K EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
22 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for R & K EXPRESS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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