ARKA EXPRESS INC

DOT 1710817 MC 627673 Active

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Authority

Broker, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
528 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 6.82% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 6.74% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
791 units

Drivers: 751

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo On File
Bond On File
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Company Details

Physical Address

2202 WEST 166TH ST UNIT 1, MARKHAM, IL, 60428

Phone Number

(708) 974-4545

Mailing Address

2202 WEST 166TH ST UNIT 1, MARKHAM, IL, 60428

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(219) 979-6773

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
18 yrs, 7 mo

Broker

Active
4 yrs, 7 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2024-08-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-12-15 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2016-09-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-03-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-04-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-06-13 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2013-04-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-12-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-09-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-12-14 — 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

Cancelled

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

On File

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

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

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
2024-09-01 BIPD/Primary KCA 2601731 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… - - ACTIVE
2021-11-19 Bond 7901084712 N/A NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE C… - - ACTIVE
2021-09-01 BIPD/Primary ICC-U2291-110070 $750,000 INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY 2024-09-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-09-01 BIPD/Primary AHI-U2291-112081 $750,000 AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE C… 2021-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-09-12 BIPD HMB200105 $750,000 HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-09-12 BIPD/Primary MMC1018860 $750,000 MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE … 2017-09-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-03-24 BIPD/Primary CTS0058344 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-09-15 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2015-04-15 BIPD/Primary SFT9485958 02 $750,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2016-03-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-04-15 BIPD/Primary SFT9485958 01 $750,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2015-04-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-04-15 BIPD/Primary XA 2022186 $750,000 GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO… 2014-04-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-12-27 BIPD/Primary WN078328 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-04-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-08-31 BIPD/Primary TN610304 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-12-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-11-29 BIPD/Primary PAP 236249 0807 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2008-08-31 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

6.82%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

528 inspections · 36 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

6.74%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

89 inspections · 6 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 528 Last inspection: Jul 17, 2026 Total crashes: 87

FMCSA Inspection Records (528 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 17, 2026

3025006594

2 viol.
Level 3 CT FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 15, 2026

I036770092

Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 3, 2026

1258000597

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

Jul 2, 2026

1258000595

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

Jun 30, 2026

1466000431

Level 3 GA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 25, 2026

1647007596

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 FL VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 25, 2026

1647007596

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 FL VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 24, 2026

0006888308

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 NC FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 23, 2026

2078001113

6 viol.
Level 3 AL FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 17, 2026

1465000720

1 viol.
Level 3 GA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 1, 2026

CX00002298

1 viol.
Level 3 MA FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 1, 2026

CX00002298

1 viol.
Level 3 MA FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

May 27, 2026

5005400521

Level 2 IL FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

May 21, 2026

9438000126

Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

May 19, 2026

1679001854

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 DE FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...
Total Inspections

528

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

528

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (87 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.

Jul 20, 2026

NC • NC0108564917

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 15, 2026

GA • GA0010320306

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 19, 2025

MI • MI0003686970

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 28, 2025

GA • GA0009988286

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

May 3, 2025

OH • OH0253078149

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 21, 2025

MS • MS2504256997

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 8, 2025

GA • GA0009846688

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 24, 2025

OH • OH0256014724

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 14, 2025

NC • NC0108002226

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 2, 2024

KY • KY0073097964

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 10, 2024

GA • GA0009552697

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 5, 2024

IL • ILX003508697

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 22, 2024

VA • VA0242075364

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 14, 2024

FL • FL2632801704

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 6, 2024

SC • SC0024239681

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

5

Injury Crashes

42

Total Crashes

87

View all 87 crashes

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

124

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 53
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 23
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 45
OOS: 19

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 1

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

528
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

791
Expected: 50 - 250 Large Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

791

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

751

CDL Drivers: 751
Interstate: 751
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

89

Out of Service: 6
OOS Rate: 6.74%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 751
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
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

791

Power Units

791

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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