DMK EXPRESS INC
97-unit intermodal drayage operator based in Bedford Park, IL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1328852
- MC
- MC524456
- Based
- Bedford Park, IL
- Contact
- 7085460508 · daniel_k@dmkexpress.com
What this carrier is
DMK EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized-fleet intermodal drayage operator based in Bedford Park, IL. Operating footprint: 97 power units, 95 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC524456 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight and intermodal containers. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Mar 19, 2015).
Fleet composition on file: 87 owned tractors, 20 owned trailers, 10 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 153 motor carriers operating 97 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 79 | 49.77 | 158.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 14 | 20.02 | 69.9% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.71 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 84.49 | 27.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.80 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 97-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1328852: 103 inspections across 9 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 23, 2026 in IN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 56 |
| Hours-of-Service | 13 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 38 |
| Total violations | 111 (19 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 6 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Sep 21, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an intermodal drayage operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, and intermodal containers on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Tractor-heavy composition with limited trailer pool suggests live-load / live-unload work or reliance on shipper-supplied trailers.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 153 peer carriers operating 97 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 73 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 9 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 111 violations, 6 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet intermodal drayage operator running over-the-road lanes with 97 power units on file.
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