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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 24, 2026
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ARKA EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1710817 · MC627673 · EIN 32-0226257 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2202 WEST 166TH ST UNIT 1, MARKHAM, IL, 60428
(708) 974-4545 · ARNOLD KOZYS
85
Low risk
Risk factors
9 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
AUTHORIZED FOR Property
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
791 / 751
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
196 / 895
Crashes (24 mo)
9
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate22.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving444 pts
Vehicle Maintenance321 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance103 pts
Other40 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol19 pts
Driver Fitness8 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 180 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 65 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 30 | |
| 392.80-TEXTING | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 24 |
Most inspected states
GA33
NC24
TN20
SC18
IL17
IN15
KY9
AL7
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.48 | 0.46 | ≈2–9% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.33 | 0.35 | ≈57–64% (near 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.01 | 0.01 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.83 | 3.09 | ≈32–36% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-09. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 34% · Log / ELD device 31% · Other 28% (1 OOS)
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Cleburne County, AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cleburne County, AL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 39% · Speeding 23% · Phone / texting 20%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (4 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 69% (13 OOS) · Brakes 13% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 12%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 19 inspections, 13 violations, 1 OOS, 9 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving8 viol · 62%
392.2-SLLLR ×2, 392.2-SLLCP, 392.2-SLLSWZ
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 34 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.36).
2. Other3 viol · 23%
392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLED, 390.21TB1-MC
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 8%
393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.123).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLLR ×2
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Crash record — 9 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2026 | KNIGHTDALE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 04/15/2026 | STOCKBRIDGE, GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/19/2025 | HOLLAND TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 07/28/2025 | ATLANTA, GA | 1 | ||
| 05/03/2025 | WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/21/2025 | JACKSON, MS | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/08/2025 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 01/24/2025 | DAYTON, OH | ✓ | ||
| 01/14/2025 | RALEIGH, NC | ✓ |
Equipment — 100 vehicles seen in inspections
58 trailer42 truck
Company profile
Officer
ARNOLD KOZYS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
69.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
751
Registered since
2007-11-23
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 20 carriers
Shares identifiers with 20 carriers (17 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMBER EXPRESS LLC | 4194670 | 123 VINs | strong |
| BJT EXPRESS INC | 1337564 | 65 VINs | strong |
| A EXPRESS LLC | 4210065 | 3 VINs | strong |
| ARKA LOGISTICS LLC | 3848576 | officer | strong |
| GRIFFIN TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4362318 | officer | strong |
| ATLAS TEAM LOGISTICS INC | 3387091 | 2 VINs | medium |
| AVENTA EXPRESS LLC | 4498005 | 2 VINs | medium |
| ZUBAYR TRUCKING INCORPORATED | 4230705 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/19/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
69.6M mi reported (2025)
11/23/2007 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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