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REK EXPRESS INC

2740 W LEXINGTON AVE · Elkhart, IN 46514

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • 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 Sep 3, 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
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Maryland — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 4 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Connecticut — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 18 states over the past 24 months: MD (5), IN (4), OH (4), UT (4), NY (3), AR (3), CO (3), WA (3), MO (3), TN (2), IA (2), PA (2), +6 more. Home base: Elkhart, Indiana.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated Oct 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.94 8 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.29 9 Vehicle Maintenance 4.28 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 45
    Total
  • 20
    Clean
  • 25
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 30 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× 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
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 395.3B2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4

Hours of Service 6

  • 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 Time2× 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 Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× 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.2× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 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-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 13

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× 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 wear1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

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

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Same legal or DBA name 2

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
REK EXPRESS INC
Oak Bluff, MB
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:2221329398715865
REK EXPRESS INC
Oak Bluff, MB
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:0—6118662239817

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