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MRKZ EXPRESS INC
Palatine, IL
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3489890 · MC 1148231
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1148231 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
42.9% OOS · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 75.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1148231
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA861012983
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3489890
MC Number
MC-1148231
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 1, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 18, 2020
Authority Granted
November 5, 2020
Annual Mileage
1,045,507 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Palatine, IL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate75.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (54.3pp higher)
42.9% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2024 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN2
MO2
GA1
IA1
IN1
KY1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ2MN262750 | 5 | 2 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0622JT122597 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0JL045892 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ5LN240854 | 4 | 1 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0620JK279049 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ2NN290579 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324HS736638 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | 1675000500 | CLARKS GROVE MN | I | 6 | 1 | MRKZ EXPRESS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EJ2NN290579 1GRAA0620JK279049 |
IL P1194435 IL 881525ST |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 9, 2025 | W113000894 | NEW FLORENCE MO | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EJ2MN262750 1JJV532D0JL045892 |
IL P1155212 IL 983930ST |
| 392.2-SLLIT | State/Local Laws - Improper turns | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| May 11, 2025 | 2059001596 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | III | — | — | CARRY GEAR SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EJ2NN290579 1GRAA0620JK279049 |
IL P1194435 IL 881525ST |
| April 4, 2025 | 2637001058 | HUDSON WI | II | 1 | 1 | VERITIV | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EJ2NN290579 1GRAA0620JK279049 |
IL P1194435 IL 881525ST |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| March 25, 2025 | V251823754 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE, TX | II | — | — | HOUSTON RODEO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EJ5LN240854 1GRAP0622JT122597 |
WI 18582Z WI 741473 |
| December 9, 2024 | 0384000622 | MOSCOW MILLS MO | II | 7 | 1 | FIBERTECH PLASTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EJ5LN240854 1GRAP0622JT122597 |
WI 18582Z WI 741473 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| November 25, 2024 | 000P14S38W | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA, IA | III | 1 | — | MAUSER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EJ2MN262750 1JJV532D0JL045892 |
IL P1155212 IL 983930ST |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| September 19, 2024 | 1662000402 | WEST LAKELAND MN | I | 2 | 1 | ATLANTIC STURGIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EJ2MN262750 1JJV532D0JL045892 |
IL P1155212 IL 843568ST |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 18, 2024 | 8632008203 | ROLLING PRAIRIE IN | III | 1 | — | WESTROCK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EJ2MN262750 1JJV532D0JL045892 |
IL P1155212 IL 843568ST |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| September 4, 2024 | 1931003479 | 4/UPPER VALLEY PIKE, OH | II | 5 | 1 | AIM DISTRIBUTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EJ2MN262750 1DW1A5324HS736638 |
IL P1155212 IL 880902ST |
| 393.100B | OOSLeaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.100C | OOSFailure to prevent cargo shifting | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2MI | Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation | |||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| CARRY GEAR SOLUTIONS | 1 | May 11, 2025 |
| VERITIV | 1 | April 4, 2025 |
| HOUSTON RODEO | 1 | March 25, 2025 |
| FIBERTECH PLASTICS | 1 | December 9, 2024 |
| MAUSER | 1 | November 25, 2024 |
| ATLANTIC STURGIS | 1 | September 19, 2024 |
| WESTROCK | 1 | September 18, 2024 |
| AIM DISTRIBUTION | 1 | September 4, 2024 |
| CASCADES | 1 | July 31, 2024 |
| HDK INDUSTRIES | 1 | July 12, 2024 |
| CARGILL INCORPORATED | 1 | November 10, 2023 |
| CONAGRA BRANDS INC | 1 | October 17, 2023 |
1 more shipper named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 7, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 8, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 10, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 5, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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