K2 Express Inc
USDOT 1185995 · MC-473368 · Franklin Park, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
K2 Express Inc is a company based in Franklin Park, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 79 power units and 76 drivers, which ranks it #629 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 88 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 9.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 5.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, fresh produce, meat, us mail, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | K2 Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1185995 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-473368 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 10900 Belmont Ave Suite 100, Franklin Park, IL 60131 |
| Phone | (847) 437-3005 |
| First registered | Nov 12, 2003 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 31, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1185995.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 140 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.96 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 7,550,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 95,570 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 62 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 14 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | K2 Express Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.0% | 20.5% | 22.2% | 22% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 9.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 173% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.1 | 4.8 | 5.7 | about average |
| Inspections | 88 | 88 with a driver check, 28 with a vehicle check, 99 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 29, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of K2 Express Inc?
K2 Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 1185995 and operating authority MC-473368.
How many trucks does K2 Express Inc have?
It reports 79 power units (79 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 140 trailers, with 76 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 31, 2025).
Where is K2 Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Franklin Park, Illinois 60131.
What is the out-of-service rate of K2 Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 9.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.