According to FMCSA records, Vka Express INC (DOT# 2537016) in Elgin, Illinois has 121 inspections on record with 178 violations and a 23.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
121Inspections
23.1%Vehicle OOS Rate
4Crashes
25Power Units
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.
Vehicle OOS Rate23.1%
Carrier: 23.1% (28 of 121)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate6.6%
Carrier: 6.6% (8 of 121)National: 6.4%
27%OOS rate better than 27% of carriers in Illinois
18%crash rate better than 18% of carriers in Illinois
Violation Categories · 178 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.
178total violations across 121 inspections
42violations resulted in out-of-service orders (24%)
Vehicle Maintenance
110
Unsafe Driving
46
Hours of Service
17
Driver Fitness
3
Other
2
Inspection History · 100 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.
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.
MC/MX NumberMC882309
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityN
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Hoxbridge Insurance Company INC
$750
02/13/2026
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.