K Express INC Safety Record
DOT# 1248031 · Bensenville, IL 60106 · 6307664788
Average safety record — scored 47/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/18/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 47/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, K Express INC (DOT# 1248031) in Bensenville, Illinois has 93 inspections on record with 137 violations and a 14.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 8 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 137 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 93 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/27/2026 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 02/12/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 02/03/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 01/16/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 01/08/2026 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 01/07/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/29/2025 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 12/09/2025 | WI | 1 | 0 |
| 12/02/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 8 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-MAY-25 | WI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27-JUN-24 | OH | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 21-JAN-25 | OH | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18-DEC-25 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17-JUN-25 | OH | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17-APR-24 | MI | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 05-FEB-25 | IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 03-MAY-24 | IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Incline Casualty Company | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.