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Freight Carrier · Kansas City, MO

AK EXPRESS GROUP INC

Name: AK EXPRESS GROUP INC
Address: 107 W 9TH STREET SUITE 316, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64105, US
Telephone: (636) 422-9931

107 W 9TH STREET SUITE 316 · Kansas City, MO 64105

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1573264
USDOT #4116141 USDOT Active

4
Power Units
5
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

AK EXPRESS GROUP INC is a Kansas City, MO freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Missouri. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1573264 and their USDOT number is 4116141.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/26/2026 · last updated Jun 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/26/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 116,000 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Jul 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 7.08 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.37 4 Vehicle Maintenance 4.08 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

46
Total
24
Clean
22
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 39 unique codes

Critical 10

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 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
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2

Vehicle Maintenance 21

393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× 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-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.47D2-BRMMCADAir Disc Brake - Rotor (disc) metal to metal contact1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19932× SW 3
393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× SW 2
393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× 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-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 3

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.1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

AK EXPRESS GROUP INC
107 W 9TH STREET SUITE 316
KANSAS CITY, MO 64105

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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AK EXPRESS GROUP INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 39 unique codes

Critical 10

Vehicle Maintenance 21

Unsafe Driving 5

Hours of Service 3

Locations

Location on Map

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