Arka Express Inc

Unclaimed

Interstate

(13 reviews) 4.9 out of 5

Markham, IL 60428

USDOT: 1710817
Docket: MC627673
Website: Arka Express Inc

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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

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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

Reviews

Verified Broker from Ohio

May 04, 2023

“Stop-off? No problem! ”

Timeliness: 9/10
Cleanliness: 9/10
Communication: 9/10

What went well?

On Time Pickup
On Time Delivery
Strong Dispatcher Communication
Strong Driver Communication
Easy to Work With
Good Delivery Condition

This carrier has run many loads for us and does not mind stop-off loads. Great team to work with!

Lanes: Calhoun, GA to Avon, OH
Freight Details: General Freight; Household Goods; Construction
Tracking: Offers electronic tracking; Tracking functional

Verified Broker from Pennsylvania

May 02, 2023

“Full Truckload from Crossett, AR to Bensenville, IL”

Timeliness: 10/10
Cleanliness: 10/10
Communication: 10/10

What went well?

On Time Pickup
On Time Delivery
Consistent Tracking
Strong Dispatcher Communication
Strong Driver Communication
Friendly
Easy to Work With
Easy to Onboard
Clean Equipment
Good Delivery Condition
Knowledgeable

Our companies have worked together for years. They are straight shooters and do an excellent job. Great communication, clean equipment and professional staff.

Lanes: Crossett, AR to Bensenville, IL
Freight Details: General Freight; Building Materials
Tracking: Did not use electronic tracking

Verified Broker from South Carolina

April 28, 2023

“Full Truckload from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL”

Timeliness: 10/10
Cleanliness: 10/10
Communication: 10/10

What went well?

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