ARKA EXPRESS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1710817
MC Number
627673
Fleet Size
791
Total Drivers
751
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 13, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
ARKA EXPRESS INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in MARKHAM, Illinois, operating 791 power units with 751 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 2.2% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 12 crashes on file (6 with injuries). FMCSA records show 224 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 10.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.4% across 52,488 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
224
Total
71%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Carolina Casualty Insurance Company — eff. Sep 1, 2024
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company — eff. Nov 19, 2021
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
12
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is ARKA EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for ARKA EXPRESS INC (USDOT #1710817) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is ARKA EXPRESS INC's safety record?
ARKA EXPRESS INC has 224 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 12 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does ARKA EXPRESS INC operate?
ARKA EXPRESS INC operates 791 power units with 751 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does ARKA EXPRESS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. ARKA EXPRESS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is ARKA EXPRESS INC located?
ARKA EXPRESS INC is based in MARKHAM, Illinois at 2202 WEST 166TH ST UNIT 1, 60428. Phone: (708) 974-4545.
What are ARKA EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rates?
ARKA EXPRESS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 2.2%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 19.4%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.