Vka Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 2537016 · Elgin, IL 60124 · 7732577060

C

Average safety record — scored 34/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/16/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

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.

121 Inspections
23.1% Vehicle OOS Rate
4 Crashes
25 Power Units

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 Rate 23.1%
Carrier: 23.1% (28 of 121) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 6.6%
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

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.

178 total violations across 121 inspections
42 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (24%)
Vehicle Maintenance
110
Unsafe Driving
46
Hours of Service
17
Driver Fitness
3
Other
2

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.

Inspected across 24 states
Level 1: 29 (24%) Level 2: 34 (28%) Level 3: 58 (48%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/16/2026 OH 3 0 0
02/03/2026 IN 2 0 0
01/02/2026 IN 3 0 0
12/22/2025 US 1 0 0
12/19/2025 TN 3 0 0
12/04/2025 IN 2 0 0
11/19/2025 UT 1 1 0
11/03/2025 CA 2 2 1
10/24/2025 CA 1 2 0
09/25/2025 IL 3 0 0
2 injury crashes
15-NOV-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
15-NOV-24 IL 0 0 0
14-NOV-25 IL 0 0 0
11-FEB-25 CA 0 1 0
06-NOV-24 IN 0 2 0

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 Number MC882309
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Hoxbridge Insurance Company INC $750 02/13/2026

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.

Power Units 25
Drivers 25
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 08/28/2014
MCS-150 Filed 20251030 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 3,600,025
Address 3624 Fewflower Ct, Elgin, IL 60124