HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2884390-j-k-a-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:46 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
J K A EXPRESS INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Jan 24, 2021. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (516) 301-7265, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC968360.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 1 · New York avg 18.5%
1 of 2 · New York avg 7.1%
2 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2025 | PA | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Dec 17, 2024 | PA | 3 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 New York average covers 36,520 vehicle and 57,868 driver inspections of all New York-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
8 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | New York share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | 50.0% | 71.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 25.0% | 9.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 12.5% | 7.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 12.5% | 10.5% |
8 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Learner's Permit (CLP) - Is not accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL that is fully authorized to operate the CMV. License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38325A1 | 1 | 1 |
| Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| Failure to obey traffic control device Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922C | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 2001 for towed vehicle. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D2B | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the New York column is the mix across all New York-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2884390 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC968360 |
| Legal name | J K A EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 143,890 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Jan 24, 2021) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 29, 2016 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 27, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightU.S. MailBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherOther
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 J K A EXPRESS INC
What does J K A EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for J K A EXPRESS INC (MC968360), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about J K A EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking J K A EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2884390. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (516) 301-7265, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC968360, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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