REK EXPRESS INC

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
71 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 23.94% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 30.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
37 units

Drivers: 20

Trailers: 51 (51 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

2740 W LEXINGTON AVE, ELKHART, IN, 46514

Phone Number

(574) 970-0136

Mailing Address

2740 W LEXINGTON AVE, ELKHART, IN, 46514

Cell Phone

(574) 250-8750

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(574) 970-0387

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
20 yrs, 8 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2024-09-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-09-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-08-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-08-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-05-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-11-17 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT 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

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
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
2025-10-01 BIPD/Primary CT3411917532 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2024-10-01 BIPD/Primary CT8556122132 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2025-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-10-01 BIPD/Primary ICC-E4223-130814 $750,000 INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY 2024-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-10-01 BIPD/Primary QHI-E4223-130443-02 $750,000 BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO… 2023-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-10-01 BIPD/Primary QHI-E4223-130443-01 $750,000 BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO… 2022-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-10-01 BIPD/Primary QHI-E4223-130443-00 $750,000 BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO… 2021-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-10-01 BIPD/Primary AHI-E4223-131404 $750,000 AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE C… 2020-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-09-01 BIPD/Primary BAP2355895 $750,000 STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSUR… 2016-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-09-01 BIPD/Primary SAP008286 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2012-09-02 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2010-08-07 CARGO 91 MS HH9711 $750,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2020-03-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-08-07 BIPD/Primary GWP81165A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2011-10-04 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2010-05-05 BIPD/Primary TRP9338917 00 $750,000 GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMP… 2009-08-07 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-10-30 BIPD/Primary CA 6366718 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSU… 2010-05-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-08-07 CARGO QT-660-8848N542-TIL-09 $750,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2009-10-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-08-07 BIPD/Primary TRP9338917 00 $750,000 GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMP… 2010-08-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-04-04 CARGO CA 6366718 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANC… 2009-08-07 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-07-20 BIPD/Primary CL484652 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2008-04-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-11-15 CARGO CL484652 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2007-07-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-11-09 BIPD/Primary CL484652 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2007-07-20 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

23.94%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

71 inspections · 17 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

30.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

10 inspections · 3 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 71 Last inspection: Jul 9, 2026 Total crashes: 27

FMCSA Inspection Records (71 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 9, 2026

3013C00895

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MD FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 1, 2026

4249040499

Level 3 IL

May 21, 2026

CV44704927

Level 1 KY FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

May 7, 2026

0784451631

Level 2 CO KENWORTH 1XKADB9X...

Apr 6, 2026

2124000646

2 viol.
Level 3 WA INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Mar 27, 2026

1339001017

Level 2 OH PETERBILT 1XPBAK9X...

Mar 24, 2026

9063000650

1 viol.
Level 3 IN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Mar 10, 2026

3059C00454

1 viol.
Level 2 MD INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Jan 13, 2026

0235C00731

Level 1 MD VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jan 11, 2026

T504601163

1 viol.
Level 3 PA 3HSDZAPR...

Dec 19, 2025

25TY001741

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 UT INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Dec 1, 2025

SPT3021362

3 viol.
Level 1 NY INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Nov 12, 2025

1749480376

Level 3 CO INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Nov 12, 2025

1214190336

Level 3 CO VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Nov 12, 2025

7690000858

1 viol.
Level 3 AR KENWORTH M 1XKADB9X...
Total Inspections

71

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

71

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (27 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.

Mar 27, 2025

LA • LA2025033844

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Apr 20, 2023

AR • AR2023523844

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 18, 2022

OH • OH0223196894

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 6, 2021

CT • CT2100500749

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 15, 2021

IN • IN0903759898

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Feb 10, 2021

OH • OH0215020608

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 18, 2020

IA • IA2001181512

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 5, 2020

CT • CT2000056501

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 11, 2019

IN • IN0903406788

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 13, 2018

TX • TX57FEHQE1BO

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 13, 2017

MI • MI0001232587

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 27, 2017

PA • PA702493600X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 26, 2016

IN • IN0902803645

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 9, 2015

OH • OH0156100091

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

No

Aug 6, 2015

WI • WI0000074966

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

2

Injury Crashes

11

Total Crashes

27

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

38

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 9
OOS: 2

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 22
OOS: 6

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

71
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

37
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

37

29 owned

Trailers

51

51 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

20

CDL Drivers: 20
Interstate: 20
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

10

Out of Service: 3
OOS Rate: 30.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 20
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Logs/Lumber Building Materials Machinery Dry Bulk

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

37

Power Units

37

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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