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Carrier profile · USDOT 1710817 · MC-627673 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Arka Express Inc
791 power unitsavg 4.7 yrNational · 26 statesMARKHAM, IL88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-627673 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
791Power units
121 observed · MCS-150
190Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
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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 19 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2007.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 527 inspections.
USDOT registration1818 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo21.6%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal44
10 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.7 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
18 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2007 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ARKA EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1710817) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. effective Sep 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 21.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 206 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 88 vehicle-level and 206 driver-level — across 26 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 4 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 791 power units and 751 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 19, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ARKA EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
ARKA EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 1710817, and its motor carrier number is MC-627673.
Is ARKA EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, ARKA EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ARKA EXPRESS INC's safety record?
ARKA EXPRESS INC has a 21.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 527 roadside inspections, with 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ARKA EXPRESS INC's fleet?
ARKA EXPRESS INC operates 791 power units and 751 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ARKA EXPRESS INC based?
ARKA EXPRESS INC is based in MARKHAM, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 26 states.
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