Freight Carrier · Dayton, OH
NUKA EXPRESS INC
2710G LINDEN AVE · Dayton, OH 45410
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(844) 444-6852
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- MC #1198495
- USDOT #3564601 USDOT Active
- 102Power Units
- 105Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
NUKA EXPRESS INC is a Dayton, OH freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 102 truck(s) in their fleet and 105 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1198495 and their USDOT number is 3564601.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/09/2026 · last updated Jun 14, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 02/09/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 11,632,456 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 40 states over the past 24 months: CA (27), TN (22), GA (20), AR (20), KY (12), TX (12), FL (11), NM (11), OH (11), SC (9), CO (9), NC (8), +28 more. Home base: Dayton, Ohio.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 6Injury
- 7Tow
- 13Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
5.18
62
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.34
22
Vehicle Maintenance
5.1
73
Drugs / Alcohol
0.01
1
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.17
5
Inspection Summary
- 274Total
- 132Clean
- 142With violations
24-month window ending May 15, 2026
Violations Cited 112 unique codes
Critical 35
- 390.3(e)Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.
- 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction
- 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth
- 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status
- 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty
- 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss
- 393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between two holes
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 22
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
- 392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.
- 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
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2TImproper turns
- 392.2YFailure to yield right of way
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2LVLane Restriction violation
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 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
Hours of Service 9
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier
- 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 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.
- 395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
Vehicle Maintenance 46
- 393.102C2-CCargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely affected
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 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.
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.30-BBattery - Not protected
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 393.67C11-FFuel - No visible fill warning marking
- 393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
Locations
Physical Address
NUKA EXPRESS INC2710G LINDEN AVE
DAYTON, OH 45410
Mailing Address
Same as physical.