Balkan Express LLC
- USDOT
- 1597774
- Docket
- MC591082
- Website
- Balkan Express LLC
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
9.9
- Communication
-
9.7
- Timeliness
-
9.5
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 12
- On Time Delivery
- 11
- Consistent Tracking
- 9
- Easy to Work With
- 9
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 8
- Friendly
- 8
- Strong Driver Communication
- 7
- Good Delivery Condition
- 5
- Clean Equipment
- 4
- Knowledgeable
- 4
- Easy to Onboard
- 3
Negative Flags
- Late Delivery
- 1
Very reasonable pricing and superb service. Their staff was always in constant communications with our team, making the process very safe and they delivered on the requested times.
Overview
Balkan Express LLC is one of the fastest growing and most reliable transportation companies in North America.
Starting with just one truck in 2007, the Company has expended to over 150 Company Owned trucks and over 250 top of the line Air Ride trailers. Family Owned and Operated, Balkan Express LLC takes pride in treating our drivers as a part of our family.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 145 | 225 | 0 |
| Leased | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Beverages
Truck Types
- Dry Van
- Reefer
- Oversized
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
Specialized Services
- Team Drivers
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 16,100,000 (2023)
- Electronic Tracking
- 69% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by Balkan Express LLC
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Common Active — 02/14/2007 (17 years, 6 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 161 | 37 | 36 | 3.86 | 32.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 73 | 31 | 0 | 4.53 | 54.5% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 62 | 22 | 4 | 0.63 | 31% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0.08 | 9.5% |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.01 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| Tow-away | 5 | 7 | 8 | 20 |
| Crash Reports | 5 | 7 | 8 | 20 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 430 | 10 | 2.33% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 197 | 32 | 16.24% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company name
- Third Coast Insurance Company
- Policy limit
- $750,000
- Policy number
- FNCAP00019400
- Effective date
- 09/14/2024
Verified Broker from Indiana
“Full Truckload from Gresham, OR to Dallas, TX”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Friendly
- Clean Equipment
Driver received a fresh trailer wash prior to picking up with newer customer, gave us a good impression from their professionalism
- Lanes
- Gresham, OR to Dallas, TX
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Verified Broker from Indiana
“Just ask what Balkan can do for you”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
Dispatcher Dajana and driver Ivica took wonderful care of my load. Made sure I always knew where the truck was and kept tracking running 24/7. The shipper even commented on how friendly Ivica was when checking in and getting loaded. Will happily work with this carrier again.
- Lanes
- Franklin, TN to Opelousas, LA
- Freight Details
- Building Materials
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Verified Broker from Indiana
“Full Truckload from Gresham, OR to Dallas, TX”
- Timeliness
- 8/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
This carrier has ran over 130 loads with us at an 86% on time average. Easy to work with and reliable.
- Lanes
- Gresham, OR to Dallas, TX
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Verified Broker from North Carolina
“Full Truckload from High Point, NC to Fort Worth, TX”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Friendly
Very good carrier. Always on time for the appts and good communication. Driver tracked all the way. Would recommend
- Lanes
- High Point, NC to Fort Worth, TX
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Verified Broker from South Carolina
“Full Truckload from Portland, TN to Ennis, TX”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
Worked many loads with this carrier and had no issues with them hauling our freight!
- Lanes
- Portland, TN to Ennis, TX
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
9.9
- Communication
-
9.7
- Timeliness
-
9.5
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 12
- On Time Delivery
- 11
- Consistent Tracking
- 9
- Easy to Work With
- 9
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 8
- Friendly
- 8
- Strong Driver Communication
- 7
- Good Delivery Condition
- 5
- Clean Equipment
- 4
- Knowledgeable
- 4
- Easy to Onboard
- 3
Negative Flags
- Late Delivery
- 1
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