Arka Express Inc
USDOT 1710817 · MC-627673 · Markham, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Arka Express Inc is a company based in Markham, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 791 power units and 751 drivers, which ranks it #26 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 200 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 22.1% of vehicle inspections and 2.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 1.3 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, paper products.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Arka Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1710817 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-627673 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2202 West 166Th St Unit 1, Markham, IL 60428 |
| Phone | (708) 974-4545 |
| First registered | Nov 23, 2007 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1710817.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 791 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 2,050 | 0 |
- 0.95 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 69,600,760 miles reported for 2025 – about 87,991 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 751 CDL drivers; 751 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Arka Express Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 22.1% | 17.8% | 22.2% | 24% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 82% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.3 | 4.2 | 5.7 | 70% lower than average |
| Inspections | 200 | 200 with a driver check, 86 with a vehicle check, 105 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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Other carriers near Markham
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Green Line Logistics Inc USDOT 1134211 | Markham | 135 | 135 | 120 | 22.2% | 6 |
| JF Freight Express Inc USDOT 2098360 | Markham | 90 | 90 | 66 | 14.3% | 5 |
| Aventa Express LLC USDOT 4498005 | Markham | 80 | 80 | 10 | 25.0% | 0 |
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| Mn89 Inc USDOT 2954920 | Oak Lawn | 1,262 | 1,127 | 1,145 | 29.0% | 47 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Arka Express Inc?
Arka Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 1710817 and operating authority MC-627673.
How many trucks does Arka Express Inc have?
It reports 791 power units (791 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 2,050 trailers, with 751 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 19, 2026).
Where is Arka Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Markham, Illinois 60428.
What is the out-of-service rate of Arka Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 22.1% of vehicle inspections and 2.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.