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Company CheckDMK EXPRESS INC · DOT 1328852
DBA: DMK EXPRESS
6601 S MENARD AVE, BEDFORD PARK, IL, 60638
DOT# 1328852 MC# 524456 Bedford Park, Illinois 21 years
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97
Power Units
95
Drivers
5
Crashes (24-Month)
$750,000
Insurance
Satisfactory
Safety Rating
99
Inspections
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Public record

8 events tracked · latest Jul 6, 2026 Show details
Safety & compliance 7
  • May 14, 2026
    Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
  • Mar 23, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
  • Mar 17, 2026
    Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
  • Mar 11, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
  • Sep 21, 2025
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
  • Mar 30, 2025
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
  • Mar 26, 2025
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
Insurance 1
  • Current
    Active insurance on file ($750,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.

Company Information

Legal NameDMK EXPRESS INC
DBA NameDMK EXPRESS
DOT Number1328852
MC Number524456
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationBedford Park, Illinois
Added02/03/2005
MCS-15002/25/2025

Contact Details

Phone(708) 546-0508
Fax(708) 546-0758
Physical Address6601 S MENARD AVE, BEDFORD PARK, IL, 60638
Mailing Address6601 S MENARD AVE, BEDFORD PARK, IL, 60638

Other Companies at This Address

Address6601 S MENARD AVE, BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
This looks like a commercial registered-agent / virtual office address. Sharing such an address is legal and common, many legitimate carriers use a registered agent for mail, insurance and compliance. It is not by itself a sign of any problem.
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Others here
1
Distinct phones
2
Active
CompanyDOTPhoneStatus
DMK EXPRESS INC this company1328852-Active
DMK TOWING RECOVERY LLC3664158(708) 330-4500Active
Note: sharing an address is legal and common (registered agents, virtual offices, business centers). A shared address never reduces the Trust Score.

Operating Authorities

Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC524456
CommonNot Active
ContractActive
BrokerNot Active
Operating21 years

All Docket Numbers

MC524456

Company Overview

DMK EXPRESS INC is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Bedford Park, Illinois. The company has been in operation for 21 years, registered with the FMCSA on 02/03/2005. The fleet consists of 97 power units and 95 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 7,949,155 miles (2024). The carrier transports General Freight, Intermodal Containers. 5 crashes have been reported with no fatalities. A total of 99 inspections are on file. The carrier holds a Satisfactory safety rating from the FMCSA. Insurance coverage of $750,000 is on file through CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.. Active operating authorities include Contract. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, DMK EXPRESS INC has a Trust Score of 94/100 (Excellent).

Cargo Transported

General FreightIntermodal Containers

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

SMS BASIC Scores

FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure 3.55 · 26 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .15 · 7 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure .24 · 1 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 2.61 · 10 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.

Mileage

Annual Mileage7,949,155 miles
Mileage Year2024
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

95
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
95
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0

Equipment

No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.

HazMatNo

Safety Summary

Safety RatingSatisfactory
Total Crashes (24-mo)5
Fatal0
Driver OOS1.4% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS33.3% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review03/17/2015

Insurance

Amount$750,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 06/16/2026
CompanyCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
Policy #KCA 2601822

Quick Facts

StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet97 units
Drivers95
Mileage7,949,155 mi
Operating21 years
MCS-15002/2025

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)5
Fatal0
Injury1
Tow-Away4
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total72
Out of Service1
OOS Rate1.4%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total27
Out of Service9
OOS Rate33.3%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 03/17/2015 | Rated: 03/19/2015

Safety Trends by Year

Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.

Inspections · red = OOS
2023
22 · 6 OOS -
2024
23 · 5 OOS
2025
45 · 6 OOS
2026
8 · 0 OOS
Crashes
2023
0 crashes -
2024
2 crashes
2025
4 crashes
2026
0 crashes
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.

Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months

Live FMCSA roadside inspections through May 2026, 67 inspections, 8 resulted in out-of-service (11.9% OOS rate).

Driver Out-of-Service 1 OOS
Vehicle Out-of-Service 7 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.

Crash Records (6)

Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.
DateLocationStateFatalInjuriesTowVehiclesWeatherRoadLight
09/21/2025 MERRILLVILLE IN 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
03/30/2025 REMINGTON IN 0 0 1 1 Blowing Snow Wet Daylight
03/26/2025 CHICAGO IL 0 1 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
01/11/2025 BYRON TWP MI 0 0 1 1 Fog/Smog Water Dawn
05/17/2024 THORNTON TWP IL 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
04/24/2024 BENTON TWP MI 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight

Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months

64 roadside violations across 67 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.

ViolationsOut-of-service
Unsafe Driving 40 violations · 0 OOS
Vehicle Maintenance 12 violations · 7 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance 9 violations · 0 OOS
Driver Fitness 1 violation · 1 OOS
Other (General) 2 violations · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.

Inspection Records (98)

DateStateLevelLocationViolationsOOSDriver ViolDriver OOSVehicle ViolVehicle OOSHazMat
05/14/2026 IL Full (Level I) 018 - BOLINGBROOK - I-55 N/B 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
03/23/2026 IN Driver-Only (Level III) CROWN POINT IN 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
03/17/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-55 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
03/11/2026 IN Driver-Only (Level III) INDIANAPOLIS IN 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
02/26/2026 IN Driver-Only (Level III) GARY IN 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
01/22/2026 IA Driver-Only (Level III) I280 WB @ 4 MM 2 0 2 0 0 0 - Detail
01/12/2026 MI Driver-Only (Level III) I 94 @ HAWKINS 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
01/07/2026 IN Driver-Only (Level III) PLYMOUTH IN 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
12/22/2025 US Full (Level I) LOWELL IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/18/2025 MI Walk-Around (Level II) NB I-69 @ MM 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/18/2025 IN Full (Level I) LOWELL IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/16/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/15/2025 IN Driver-Only (Level III) LAKE STATION IN 4 1 4 1 0 0 - Detail
12/08/2025 IN Driver-Only (Level III) LAFAYETTE IN 2 0 2 0 0 0 - Detail
12/05/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-55 SB 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
11/28/2025 IN Driver-Only (Level III) LAFAYETTE IN 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
11/24/2025 MI Driver-Only (Level III) 22 1/2 MILE RD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
11/18/2025 IN Full (Level I) CHESTERTON IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
11/06/2025 IN Driver-Only (Level III) GARY IN 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
10/23/2025 MI Driver-Only (Level III) WB I-94 @ MM 100 1 0 0 0 1 0 - Detail
10/14/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) T3 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
10/10/2025 IN Walk-Around (Level II) CHESTERTON IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
10/03/2025 IN Driver-Only (Level III) GARY IN 3 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/30/2025 MI Driver-Only (Level III) E/B I-94 @ SANDSTONE RD 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
09/29/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I55 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/25/2025 IN Walk-Around (Level II) LOWELL IN 1 0 0 0 1 0 - Detail
09/23/2025 MI Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 E/B @ SARGENT RD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/19/2025 MI Walk-Around (Level II) NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
09/15/2025 IN Driver-Only (Level III) INDIANAPOLIS IN 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/14/2025 IN Walk-Around (Level II) WOLCOTT IN 2 1 0 0 0 1 - Detail
09/04/2025 US Full (Level I) LOWELL IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/30/2025 IN Full (Level I) CHESTERTON IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/14/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 N/B 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/11/2025 IN Driver-Only (Level III) LEBANON IN 2 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/03/2025 WI Walk-Around (Level II) PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI 2 1 0 0 0 1 - Detail
06/30/2025 MI Full (Level I) GRASS LAKE SCALES E/B 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Detail
05/15/2025 PA Walk-Around (Level II) ON PORT MATILDA HWY 172 FEET N 2 0 2 0 0 0 - Detail
05/14/2025 IL Full (Level I) BOLINGBROOK IL 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
04/21/2025 IN Full (Level I) LOWELL IN 2 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
04/15/2025 MI Driver-Only (Level III) COCHRAN RD 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
03/26/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-55 SOUTHBOUND AT CICERO AVE 2 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
03/24/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 47TH AND SHIELDS AVE 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
03/13/2025 WI Driver-Only (Level III) MONTFORT WI 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
03/10/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 023 - MARSHALL - I-70 W/B 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
03/01/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-294 N/B 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
02/19/2025 MI Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 E/B @ HAWKINS RD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
02/12/2025 MI Driver-Only (Level III) I-96WB WAYNE ROAD 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
02/07/2025 MI Walk-Around (Level II) E/B SCALE 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Detail
02/05/2025 IN Full (Level I) LOWELL IN 1 1 0 0 0 1 - Detail
02/05/2025 IN Walk-Around (Level II) CHESTERTON IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
01/27/2025 MI Driver-Only (Level III) EB SCALES 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
01/10/2025 MI Driver-Only (Level III) E/B I-94 @ GIBBS RD 2 0 2 0 0 0 - Detail
01/03/2025 WI Driver-Only (Level III) NEWTON WI 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/16/2024 IN Driver-Only (Level III) MERRILLVILLE IN 5 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
11/27/2024 IN Driver-Only (Level III) ETNA GREEN IN 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
11/22/2024 IL Walk-Around (Level II) CR-5 2 1 0 0 0 1 - Detail
11/16/2024 IN Full (Level I) LAFAYETTE IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
11/16/2024 MI Driver-Only (Level III) NEW BUFFALO SCALE W/B 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
11/09/2024 IN Driver-Only (Level III) PLYMOUTH IN 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
10/25/2024 IN Full (Level I) CHESTERTON IN 2 0 1 0 1 0 - Detail
10/22/2024 IN Walk-Around (Level II) CHESTERTON IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
10/17/2024 MI Driver-Only (Level III) PAW PAW TWP/I-94 2 0 2 0 0 0 - Detail
09/30/2024 IN Walk-Around (Level II) LOWELL IN 1 1 0 0 0 1 - Detail
09/30/2024 IN Driver-Only (Level III) INDIANAPOLIS IN 4 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/18/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 47TH STREET 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/06/2024 OH Walk-Around (Level II) ROADSIDE 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
08/30/2024 SD Driver-Only (Level III) TILFORD SD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/28/2024 IN Walk-Around (Level II) LOWELL IN 2 1 0 0 0 1 - Detail
06/26/2024 IL Walk-Around (Level II) I-80 EB 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/24/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-80 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/03/2024 IN Driver-Only (Level III) COVINGTON IN 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
05/30/2024 IN Walk-Around (Level II) LOWELL IN 3 1 0 0 0 1 - Detail
05/07/2024 MI Driver-Only (Level III) WB SCALE 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
04/22/2024 MI Walk-Around (Level II) NB I-275 AT 6 MILE RD 2 0 1 0 1 0 - Detail
03/01/2024 US Full (Level I) LOWELL IN 1 1 0 0 0 1 - Detail
02/23/2024 IN Driver-Only (Level III) LAWRENCEBURG IN 2 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/07/2023 MI Driver-Only (Level III) I94 E/B @ SARGENT RD 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
11/21/2023 MI Driver-Only (Level III) I94 E/B @ MM154 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
11/13/2023 MI Driver-Only (Level III) GRASS LAKE SCALE W/B 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
10/16/2023 MI Walk-Around (Level II) UPTON RD 3 0 0 0 3 0 - Detail
09/27/2023 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 NORTHBOUND LOCALS 43RD ST 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/19/2023 IN Driver-Only (Level III) #13 I-94 WB PORTER 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/18/2023 IL Driver-Only (Level III) HIGHWAY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/15/2023 IN Walk-Around (Level II) #13 I-94 WB PORTER 2 1 0 0 2 1 - Detail
09/10/2023 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/06/2023 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-55 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/05/2023 MI Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 W/B & WYOMING 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
09/05/2023 IN Walk-Around (Level II) I-65 SB SR2 SCALES MM#241 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Detail
08/28/2023 MI Driver-Only (Level III) I 94 MM 146 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
07/27/2023 IN Walk-Around (Level II) I-65 SB SCALES MM#241 2 1 0 0 2 1 - Detail
07/25/2023 IN Walk-Around (Level II) I-65 SB SCALES MM#241 2 1 0 0 2 1 - Detail
07/24/2023 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 012 - FRANKFORT - I-80 W/B 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/24/2023 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-294 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/19/2023 IN Driver-Only (Level III) I-65 NB AT 100.1MM 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/10/2023 IN Driver-Only (Level III) I465 SB @ 105.9MM 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
07/10/2023 IN Walk-Around (Level II) #13 I-65 SB LAKE 3 1 0 0 3 1 - Detail
07/03/2023 MI Full (Level I) STATE @ ELLSWORTH 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
06/28/2023 IN Walk-Around (Level II) I-65SB SCALES MM#241 2 1 0 0 2 1 - Detail
Detailed Inspection Report

Safety Performance Percentiles

FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.

Total Inspections71
Unsafe Driving 26 viols
HOS Compliance 7 viols
Driver Fitness 1 viols
Vehicle Maintenance 10 viols

Licensing & Insurance

FormTypeInsurance CompanyPolicyCoverageEffectiveCancel DateMethod
91XBIPD/PrimaryPROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.MD-005208$750,00009/20/202310/17/2024Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryPROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.MD-005208$750,00009/20/202309/20/2024Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-Z54222$750,00009/20/201610/12/2023Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-Z54222$750,00009/20/201609/20/2023Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimarySPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCCAC 00001-03386-15$750,00009/20/201509/20/2016Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimarySPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCCAC 00001-03386-14$750,00009/20/201409/20/2015Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC1309799$1,000,00009/20/201309/20/2013Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC1309799$1,000,00009/20/201303/15/2014Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC1309799$750,00009/20/201309/20/2014Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0026083$750,00009/20/201209/20/2013Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYTRK6000737-000$750,00009/20/201109/20/2012Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYSP00780112$750,00009/20/201009/20/2011Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYSP00780012$750,00009/20/200909/20/2010Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIASFT 948425802$750,00009/20/200809/20/2009Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIASFT 948425801$1,000,00009/20/200709/20/2008Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYPAP 236254 0906$750,00009/20/200609/20/2007Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYPAP 236254 0906$750,00009/20/200610/25/2007Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN482381$1,000,00009/20/200509/20/2006Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.SFT 2311063-01$1,000,00005/25/200508/11/2005Cancelled

No active insurance policies.

DocketTypeActionServedDispositionDisp Date
MC524456CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION10/03/2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATION11/22/2023
MC524456MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED09/21/2005--
MC524456CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION08/26/2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATION09/23/2013
MC524456CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION08/25/2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATION09/22/2014
MC524456CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION08/25/2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATION09/22/2008
MC524456CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION08/24/2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATION09/17/2015
MC524456CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION08/24/2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATION09/20/2012
MC524456CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION08/24/2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATION09/20/2011
MC524456CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION08/24/2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATION09/21/2009
MC524456CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION08/24/2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATION09/21/2006
MC524456MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED06/06/2005REVOKED08/17/2005

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