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GK TRANS EXPRESS INC
New Richmond, IN
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3534985 · MC 1178205
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 2021
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1178205 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 8 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1178205
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3534985
MC Number
MC-1178205
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 11, 2020
Authority First Granted
February 5, 2021
Authority Reinstated
July 10, 2024
Annual Mileage
209,050 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
New Richmond, IN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
50.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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
2026
2025
2024
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
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2025 | TN | — | 1 | Yes | Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ2
CA2
NM1
TN1
WA1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0624HW702217 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV2KSKA4370 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZRXLN342228 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0624GW703141 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534GM410965 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2026 | 4308002291 | KINGMAN AZ | II | 6 | 1 | SUNOPTA GRAINS AND FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHPDV2KSKA4370 1GRAA0624HW702217 |
CA ZP33964 CA 4WN1314 |
| 393.205C-WR | OOSWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.86A2-RIG | Rear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate width. | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| October 22, 2025 | 2080001693 | GRANDVIEW WA | II | 6 | — | DOMEX SUPERFRESH GROWERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZTZRXLN342228 1GRAA0624HW702217 |
CA ZP39522 CA 4WN1314 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 22, 2025 | 1012702015 | SACATON AZ | II | 10 | 3 | QDI STONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZTZRXLN342228 1GRAA0624HW702217 |
CA ZP39522 CA 4WN1314 |
| 396.3A1-HCM | OOSHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.86A2-RIG | Rear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate width. | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| August 20, 2025 | 4396P6G94T | ON I-10 368 FT E OF I10 EB MM, NM | III | 1 | — | TANIMURA & ANTLE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZTZRXLN342228 1GRAA0624HW702217 |
CA ZP39522 CA 4WN1314 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 13, 2025 | I036550003 | BAXTER TN | III | — | — | NANCO DISTRIBUTION COMP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHPDV2KSKA4370 1GRAA0624HW702217 |
CA ZP33964 CA 4WN1314 |
| April 8, 2025 | UBAY003506 | FRESNO AREA, CA | II | 6 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHPDV2KSKA4370 1GRAA0624GW703141 |
CA ZP24106 CA 4NZ5668 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| August 21, 2024 | ND74009080 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF, CA | I | 7 | — | BLUE DIAMOND HILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHPDV2KSKA4370 1UYVS2534GM410965 |
CA ZP24106 CA 4SH3690 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 395.26B | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.26B | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.26B | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.26B | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| December 17, 2023 | 1060700002 | PHOENIX AZ | III | 1 | — | HELLOFRESH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR9LSLB4827 1UYVS2534GM410965 |
CA YP78214 CA 4SH3690 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SUNOPTA GRAINS AND FOODS | 1 | February 26, 2026 |
| DOMEX SUPERFRESH GROWERS | 1 | October 22, 2025 |
| QDI STONE | 1 | August 22, 2025 |
| TANIMURA & ANTLE INC | 1 | August 20, 2025 |
| NANCO DISTRIBUTION COMP | 1 | June 13, 2025 |
| BLUE DIAMOND HILL | 1 | August 21, 2024 |
| HELLOFRESH | 1 | December 17, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 26, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 10, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 2, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 18, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 12, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 12, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 6, 2023 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 8, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
| January 10, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 3, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
| May 30, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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