HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3942324-yarka-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:42 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
YARKA LLC
Doing business as CARIBOU EXPRESS
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
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, (646) 664-7121, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1464521.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1464521 | Primary | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA863915180 · 91X | $750,000 | Oct 11, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
6 of 30 · South Dakota avg 23.4%
1 of 64 · South Dakota avg 3.6%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | CT | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | AZ | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jul 27, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | AZ | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| May 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 26, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 21, 2026 | IA | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Apr 20, 2026 | SC | 3 | 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 South Dakota average covers 5,277 vehicle and 11,996 driver inspections of all South Dakota-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
29 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 42 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 | South Dakota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 9 | 72.4% | 66.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | 24.1% | 14.9% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922SLLMF | 2 | 0 |
| Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV Alcohol Possession · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3925A3 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2B | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALR | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting Failure to Prevent Movement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393106C2C | 1 | 1 |
| Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement under load of the stud nut Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTBSM | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1100 lbs. or less Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B1C | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the South Dakota column is the mix across all South Dakota-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Calumet Park, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3942324 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1464521 |
| Legal name | YARKA LLC |
| DBA name | CARIBOU EXPRESS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 21 |
| Drivers | 14 |
| Annual mileage | 1,892,150 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 25, 2022 · 4 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 1, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersMeatU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodUtilitiesOtherPaper Product
Questions about YARKA LLC
What does YARKA LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1464521: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about YARKA LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. 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 YARKA LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3942324. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (646) 664-7121, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1464521, 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 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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