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Arka Express Inc

Unclaimed
Interstate
(13 reviews) 4.9 out of 5
Markham, IL 60428
USDOT
1710817
Docket
MC627673

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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

This information was provided by Arka Express Inc

Primary Operating Area Headquarters

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

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OH

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
PA

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
SC

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
IN

Verified Broker from Indiana

April 28, 2023

“Full Truckload from Calhoun, GA to Avon, OH”

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

What went well?
  • 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