Kavkaz Express LLC
USDOT 2523965 · MC-876637 · Wheeling, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Kavkaz Express LLC is a company based in Wheeling, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 116 power units and 126 drivers, which ranks it #378 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 342 times – about 2.9 inspections per power unit. 38.0% of vehicle inspections and 4.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 6.9 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, meat, us mail, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Kavkaz Express LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2523965 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-876637 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1400 S Wolf Rd Bldg 100 Ste 300, Wheeling, IL 60090 |
| Phone | (303) 532-5955 |
| First registered | Jul 14, 2014 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 6, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2523965.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 116 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 112 | 0 |
- 1.09 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 9,389,447 miles reported for 2025 – about 80,944 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 126 CDL drivers; 126 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Kavkaz Express LLC | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 38.0% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 102% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 57% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.9 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 54% higher than average |
| Inspections | 342 | 342 with a driver check, 171 with a vehicle check, 411 BASIC violations recorded, 4 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 27, 2022) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Kavkaz Express LLC?
Kavkaz Express LLC is registered with USDOT number 2523965 and operating authority MC-876637.
How many trucks does Kavkaz Express LLC have?
It reports 116 power units (116 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 112 trailers, with 126 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 6, 2026).
Where is Kavkaz Express LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Wheeling, Illinois 60090.
What is the out-of-service rate of Kavkaz Express LLC?
Over 24 months, 38.0% of vehicle inspections and 4.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.