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Carrier profile · USDOT 1299125 · MC-504038 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
KOVAC EXPRESS INC
29 power unitsavg 9.5 yrMulti-region · 15 statesMISHAWAKA, IN94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-504038 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
29Power units
28 observed · MCS-150
31Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.5Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileMultiple injury crashes
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 22 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2004.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 73 inspections.
USDOT registration2121 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo21.721.7 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.5 yr
Model years 2000–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
21 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
KOVAC EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1299125) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective Nov 26, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 21.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 51 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 23 vehicle-level and 51 driver-level — across 15 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 29 power units and 29 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 15, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 3, 2023 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is KOVAC EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
KOVAC EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 1299125, and its motor carrier number is MC-504038.
Is KOVAC EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-18, KOVAC EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is KOVAC EXPRESS INC's safety record?
KOVAC EXPRESS INC has a 21.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 73 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is KOVAC EXPRESS INC's fleet?
KOVAC EXPRESS INC operates 29 power units and 29 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is KOVAC EXPRESS INC based?
KOVAC EXPRESS INC is based in MISHAWAKA, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 15 states.
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