HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2916198-mek-express-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 09:02 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MEK EXPRESS LLC
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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average46.1% vs Ohio average 21.7%.
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, (216) 377-4172, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC983719.
- 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
35 of 76 · Ohio avg 21.7%
11 of 130 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 3, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | MS | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | TX | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 22, 2026 | KY | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 19, 2026 | TN | 1 | 2 | No |
| Jun 18, 2026 | NC | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 18, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | 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 Ohio average covers 110,435 vehicle and 182,117 driver inspections of all Ohio-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
216 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 50 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 284 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 | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 156 | 40 | 72.2% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 35 | 0 | 16.2% | 18.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 18 | 5 | 8.3% | 13.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 4 | 2.3% | 4.1% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 9 | 9 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 7 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 7 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 6 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 5 | 0 |
| No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311 | 5 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 4 | 4 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 4 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway Other Driver Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLUP | 4 | 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 Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-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
9 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 21, 2025 | Avena Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Gassaway, WV | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Park Ridge, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Texarkana, AR | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 2 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | GA | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Sunset Hills, MO | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2916198 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC983719, FF16257 |
| Legal name | MEK EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 6,625,784 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 3, 2016 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 17, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Questions about MEK EXPRESS LLC
What does MEK EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for MEK EXPRESS LLC (MC983719), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about MEK EXPRESS LLC 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. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking MEK EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2916198. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (216) 377-4172, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC983719, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (216) 377-4172
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L AND H TRUCKING Carrier |
Gastonia, NC | 4107360 | MC1568116 | 10 | 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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