Freight Carrier · Elkhart, IN

REK EXPRESS INC

2740 W LEXINGTON AVE · Elkhart, IN 46514

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(574) 970-0136 Tap to call
  • MC #540169
  • USDOT #1429227 USDOT Active
  • 37
    Power Units
  • 20
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

REK EXPRESS INC is a Elkhart, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 37 truck(s) in their fleet and 20 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-540169 and their USDOT number is 1429227.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/04/2024 · last updated Jul 8, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 06/04/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,074,215 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Commodities Dry Bulk

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 19 states over the past 24 months: OH (4), IN (4), MD (4), CO (4), AR (3), WA (3), PA (3), UT (3), NY (3), TN (2), IL (2), CT (1), +7 more. Home base: Elkhart, Indiana.

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.97 7 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.89 7 Vehicle Maintenance 3.89 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 43
    Total
  • 20
    Clean
  • 23
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 29 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×2 SW 5
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely 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, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD SW 5
  • 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. SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 12

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
REK EXPRESS INC
2740 W LEXINGTON AVE
ELKHART, IN 46514
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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