Arka Express Inc
- USDOT
- 1710817
- Docket
- MC627673
- Website
- Arka Express Inc
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
9.8
- Communication
-
9.4
- Timeliness
-
9.5
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 8
- On Time Delivery
- 8
- Easy to Work With
- 5
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 4
- Good Delivery Condition
- 4
- Knowledgeable
- 4
- Consistent Tracking
- 3
- Strong Driver Communication
- 3
- Clean Equipment
- 3
- Friendly
- 2
- Easy to Onboard
- 2
Overview
At Arka Express, we do more than just haul freight. We get the job done right.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leased | 200 | 970 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
Truck Types
- Dry Van
- Power Only
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 22,001,350 (2022)
- Electronic Tracking
- 33% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by Arka Express Inc
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Contract Active — 12/14/2007 (16 years, 5 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 89 | 23 | 39 | 2.1 | 17.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 88 | 24 | 0 | 3.75 | 48.1% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 35 | 4 | 1 | 0.17 | 9.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0.09 | 10.7% |
| Controlled Substances | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0.03 | 5.2% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Injuries | 5 | 3 | 7 | 15 |
| Tow-away | 7 | 9 | 11 | 27 |
| Crash Reports | 7 | 9 | 11 | 27 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 434 | 8 | 1.84% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 197 | 35 | 17.77% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company name
- Incline Casualty Company
- Policy limit
- $750,000
- Policy number
- ICC-U2291-110070
- Effective date
- 09/01/2021
- Insurance type
- Surety Bond
- Company name
- Nationwide Mutual Insurance Comp
- Policy limit
- $0
- Policy number
- 7901084712
- Effective date
- 11/19/2021
Verified Broker from South Carolina
“Full Truckload from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
We have used them many of times a few years ago- just recently used them again and still had no issues. Stopped using them awhile back because we lost the lane. But they were able to do another lane for us and did a great job.
- Lanes
- Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL
- Freight Details
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Indiana
“Full Truckload from Calhoun, GA to Avon, OH”
- Timeliness
- 9/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
We worked with this carrier regularly until the end of last year at a 90% on time average
- Lanes
- Calhoun, GA to Avon, OH
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Verified Broker from New Hampshire
“Full Truckload from Manchester, NH to Concord, NC”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Easy to Work With
We don't use them as much as we used to but always been a nice, cheap carrier.
- Lanes
- Manchester, NH to Concord, NC
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Illinois
“Full Truckload from Monticello, IN to Saint Paul, MN”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- Likes
Arka Express is a great carrier to partner with on shipments. Michael and the entire dispatch team are excellent to work with. Updates are given daily and rates are always fair.
- Dislikes
No complaints with this carrier. Drivers are hard working and ensure shipments arrive on time.
- Lanes
- Monticello, IN to Saint Paul, MN
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from Atlanta, GA to Berne, IN”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- Likes
This company has ran a couple loads never late and never any damages product, drivers and dispatch very nice and easy to work with.
- Dislikes
They turn in paperwork on time and make running freight with them very easy.
- Lanes
- Atlanta, GA to Berne, IN
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
9.8
- Communication
-
9.4
- Timeliness
-
9.5
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 8
- On Time Delivery
- 8
- Easy to Work With
- 5
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 4
- Good Delivery Condition
- 4
- Knowledgeable
- 4
- Consistent Tracking
- 3
- Strong Driver Communication
- 3
- Clean Equipment
- 3
- Friendly
- 2
- Easy to Onboard
- 2
