KOVAC EXPRESS INC

DOT 1299125 MC 504038 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
73 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 9.59% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
29 units

Drivers: 29

Trailers: 10 (10 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

58550 EXECUTIVE DR, MISHAWAKA, IN, 46544

Phone Number

(574) 234-4805

Mailing Address

58550 EXECUTIVE DR, MISHAWAKA, IN, 46544

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
21 yrs, 7 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2016-11-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-08-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-11-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-11-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-01-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-11-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-12-09 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2021-11-26 BIPD/Primary A0014467002 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… - - ACTIVE
2011-02-16 Cargo PAC6063235 N/A PENN-AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2020-11-26 BIPD/Primary GFL0000597 $750,000 HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. 2021-11-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-11-26 BIPD/Primary BA0718357 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2020-11-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-11-07 BIPD/Primary A0014467001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2019-11-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-11-26 BIPD/Primary A0014467001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2018-11-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-08-18 BIPD/Primary 8004474 $750,000 GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-11-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-11-26 BIPD/Primary 8004474 $750,000 GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-08-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-11-26 BIPD/Primary 8001127 $750,000 GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-11-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-11-26 BIPD/Primary T5A2TP0000038-00 $750,000 AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANC… 2014-11-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-11-01 BIPD/Primary CA 1924599 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSU… 2012-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-11-01 BIPD/Primary LTO0002786 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2013-12-26 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2011-11-26 BIPD/Primary LTO0002786 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2012-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-01-27 BIPD/Primary BA 069 48 31 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2011-11-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-11-26 BIPD/Primary BA 069 48 31 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2011-02-16 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2010-11-26 CARGO PAC6063235 $750,000 PENN-AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-02-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-11-26 BIPD/Primary CT751365-3607-071 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2010-11-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-11-26 BIPD/Primary LCW104293 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2007-11-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-11-26 BIPD/Primary LCW104293 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2006-11-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-11-26 CARGO LCW104294 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2007-11-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-12-01 BIPD/Primary 460666 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2005-12-01 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2004-12-01 CARGO C301515 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2004-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

9.59%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

73 inspections · 7 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

9 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 73 Last inspection: Jul 22, 2026 Total crashes: 36

FMCSA Inspection Records (73 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 22, 2026

I01R291385

Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGLCK...

Jul 17, 2026

7310002458

2 viol.
Level 3 IN VOLVO 4V4NC9EJ...

Jun 11, 2026

LOEDP03885

1 viol.
Level 2 MI VOLK 4V4NC9EH...

Apr 28, 2026

1028900625

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IN PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Apr 6, 2026

9595Q2OB5F

2 viol.
Level 2 NM KW 1XKYDP9X...

Apr 4, 2026

W035005649

Level 3 MO KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Mar 26, 2026

6774001092

1 viol.
Level 3 IN VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Mar 12, 2026

9520Q1ZSXQ

Level 2 NM KW 1XKYDP9X...

Feb 25, 2026

3595006413

Level 3 FL KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Feb 19, 2026

8101000289

2 viol.
Level 3 IN VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Feb 11, 2026

4077000223

Level 3 MO VOLVO 4V4NC9EJ...

Dec 22, 2025

6083001894

Level 2 AZ KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Dec 18, 2025

7297007296

1 viol.
Level 3 IN KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Dec 11, 2025

DETGT05625

1 viol.
Level 3 MI KW 1XKYDP9X...

Dec 8, 2025

9955000214

1 viol.
Level 3 IN VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...
Total Inspections

73

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

73

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (36 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

May 4, 2025

AZ • AZ0I25027151

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 1, 2025

IN • IN0904694796

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 10, 2023

MO • MO0000101519

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 3, 2023

MO • MO0000101521

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 27, 2023

IN • IN0904221169

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 10, 2022

IN • IN0904031187

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 9, 2022

IN • IN0903991622

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 15, 2021

IN • IN0903874108

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 8, 2021

IN • IN0903872594

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 15, 2021

OH • OH0215105120

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 31, 2019

MO • MO0000082302

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 31, 2018

TX • TX570CHQE1M2

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 29, 2017

IN • IN0903069147

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 4, 2017

IN • IN0902883249

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 8, 2017

IN • IN0902871229

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

8

Total Crashes

36

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

50

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 13
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 33
OOS: 5

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

73
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

29
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

29

4 owned

Trailers

10

10 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

29

CDL Drivers: 0
Interstate: 29
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

9

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 28
Interstate (<100 mi): 1
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

29

Power Units

29

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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