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DMK EXPRESS

6601 S MENARD AVE · Bedford Park, IL 60638

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  • MC #524456
  • USDOT #1328852 USDOT Active
  • 97
    Power Units
  • 95
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DMK EXPRESS is a Bedford Park, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 97 truck(s) in their fleet and 95 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-524456 and their USDOT number is 1328852.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/25/2025 · last updated Sep 2, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name DMK EXPRESS INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/25/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 7,949,155 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Indiana — 35 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: IN (35), IL (18), MI (16), WI (3), US (2), IA (1), PA (1). Home base: Bedford Park, Illinois.

Safety Record

22 Severe Violations Updated Oct 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 5
    Tow
  • 6
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.94 30 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.12 8 Vehicle Maintenance 1.95 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.15 1

Inspection Summary

  • 76
    Total
  • 35
    Clean
  • 41
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone4× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 12

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
  • 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
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation10× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 3

  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.4× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
DMK EXPRESS
6601 S MENARD AVE
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Related Companies

Other entries in the FMCSA database that share data with this carrier — name, phone, or address overlap. Worth a closer look during vetting.

Same physical address 1

These carriers are registered at the same street + ZIP.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
DMK TOWING & RECOVERY LLC
Bedford Park, IL
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:2212680053664158

Same legal or DBA name 2

These carriers use the same company name (legal or DBA).

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
DMK EXPRESS
Legally BABA LOGISTICS INC
Brampton, ON
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:2130829403111497
DMK EXPRESS INC
Clovis, CA
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:1116529604214520

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