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Carrier profile · USDOT 1429227 · MC-540169 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Rek Express Inc
37 power unitsavg 10.7 yrNational · 18 statesELKHART, IN84/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-540169 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
37Power units
23 observed · MCS-150
30Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 21 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2005.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 73 inspections.
USDOT registration2020 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo20.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.7 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
20 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2005 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
REK EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1429227) has a Vektor safety score of 84/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from CANAL INSURANCE CO. effective Oct 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 20.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 44 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 24 vehicle-level and 44 driver-level — across 18 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 37 power units and 20 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 4, 2024.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is REK EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
REK EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 1429227, and its motor carrier number is MC-540169.
Is REK EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, REK EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is REK EXPRESS INC's safety record?
REK EXPRESS INC has a 20.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 73 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 84/100 (tier: review).
How big is REK EXPRESS INC's fleet?
REK EXPRESS INC operates 37 power units and 20 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is REK EXPRESS INC based?
REK EXPRESS INC is based in ELKHART, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 18 states.
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