HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1299125-kovac-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 13:08 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
KOVAC EXPRESS INC
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (574) 234-4805, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC504038.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC504038 | — | UNITED BROKERS INSURANCE Policy PAC6063235 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Feb 16, 2011 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC504038 | Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0014467002 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Nov 26, 2021 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 of 23 · Indiana avg 23.1%
0 of 52 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | MO | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 22, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 17, 2026 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 11, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Apr 28, 2026 | IN | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Apr 6, 2026 | NM | 2 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Indiana average covers 61,530 vehicle and 111,152 driver inspections of all Indiana-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
48 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 62 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 4 | 62.5% | 58.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | 29.2% | 19.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 8.3% | 18.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Improper lane change Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLILC | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282A1 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | Goodyear, AZ | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Marion (Grant), IN | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1299125 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC504038 |
| Legal name | KOVAC EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 29 |
| Drivers | 29 |
| Annual mileage | 1,753,860 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 3, 2023) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 27, 2004 · 21 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 15, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about KOVAC EXPRESS INC
What does KOVAC EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC504038: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about KOVAC EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking KOVAC EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1299125. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (574) 234-4805, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC504038, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (574) 234-4805
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOVAC XPRESS INC Carrier |
Mishawaka, IN | 2346788 | MC803080 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| KOVAC LOGISTICS INC Carrier |
South Bend, IN | 2234167 | MC522090 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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