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Freight Carrier · Philadelphia, PA

AK CARGO EXPRESS INC

Name: AK CARGO EXPRESS INC
Address: 13512 BUSTLETON AVE APT 2316, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19116, US
Telephone: (272) 770-0707

13512 BUSTLETON AVE APT 2316 · Philadelphia, PA 19116

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1192942
USDOT #3556480 USDOT Active

68
Power Units
70
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

AK CARGO EXPRESS INC is a Philadelphia, PA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 68 truck(s) in their fleet and 70 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1192942 and their USDOT number is 3556480.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/25/2026 · last updated Sep 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/25/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,558,212 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
2
Tow
3
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.85 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.06 1 Vehicle Maintenance 8.52 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.2 1

Inspection Summary

44
Total
23
Clean
21
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 13

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 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
393.75C-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
395.3A2HOSPRNCDriving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 6

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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 limit1× SW 4
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 15

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× 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
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

AK CARGO EXPRESS INC
13512 BUSTLETON AVE APT 2316
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116

Mailing Address

AK CARGO EXPRESS INC
13512 BUSTLETON AVE APT 2316
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116-1657

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AK CARGO EXPRESS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 13

Unsafe Driving 6

Vehicle Maintenance 15

Locations

Location on Map

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