Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 1429227 · MC-540169 · Updated 06/13/2026
REK EXPRESS INC
37 power unitsavg 10.6 yrNational · 18 statesELKHART, IN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-540169 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
37Power units
23 observed · MCS-150
29Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
Watch · 2
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 21 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2005.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 71 inspections.
USDOT registration2020 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo21.721.7 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.6 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
20 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2005 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is REK EXPRESS INC safe to work with?
Is REK EXPRESS INC safe to load? REK EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1429227, MC-540169) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in ELKHART, IN, operating 37 power units and 20 drivers. Operating authority has been active 20 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 71 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 21.7% (below the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (84/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked
What is REK EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
REK EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 1429227, and its motor carrier number is MC-540169.
Is REK EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, REK EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is REK EXPRESS INC's safety record?
REK EXPRESS INC has a 21.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 71 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 84/100 (tier: review).
How big is REK EXPRESS INC's fleet?
REK EXPRESS INC operates 37 power units and 20 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is REK EXPRESS INC based?
REK EXPRESS INC is based in ELKHART, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 18 states.
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