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Freight Carrier · El Monte, CA

AKM EXPRESS INC

12114 PINEVILLE ST · El Monte, CA 91732

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(626) 242-8175 Tap to call

MC #771836
USDOT #2261575 USDOT Active

9
Power Units
12
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

AKM EXPRESS INC is a El Monte, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 9 truck(s) in their fleet and 12 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-771836 and their USDOT number is 2261575.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/11/2026 · last updated Aug 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/11/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 168,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: CA (3). Home base: El Monte, California.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Sep 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.57 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 20.4 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

3
Total
0
Clean
3
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 11 unique codes

Critical 3

393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure1× OOS×1 SW 6

Vehicle Maintenance 7

393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address

AKM EXPRESS INC
12114 PINEVILLE ST
EL MONTE, CA 91732

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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