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Carrier profile · USDOT 1710817 · MC-627673 ·
Arka Express Inc
791 power unitsavg 4.8 yrNational · 26 statesMARKHAM, IL81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-627673 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
791Power units
117 observed · MCS-150
182Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.8 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
18 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2007 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
3 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
ARKA EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1710817) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. effective Sep 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 22.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 196 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 84 vehicle-level and 196 driver-level — across 26 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 4 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 791 power units and 751 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 19, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ARKA EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
ARKA EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 1710817, and its motor carrier number is MC-627673.
Is ARKA EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. ARKA EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ARKA EXPRESS INC's safety record?
ARKA EXPRESS INC has a 22.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 527 roadside inspections, with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is ARKA EXPRESS INC's fleet?
ARKA EXPRESS INC operates 791 power units and 751 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ARKA EXPRESS INC based?
ARKA EXPRESS INC is based in MARKHAM, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 26 states.
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