KOVAC EXPRESS INC
Mishawaka, IN · MC 504038
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
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Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 1299125 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | KOVAC EXPRESS INC |
| Doing business as / DBA | Not reported |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 504038 |
| Reported physical address | 58550 EXECUTIVE DR, MISHAWAKA, IN, 46544, US |
| Reported business phone | (574) 234-4805 |
| Reported power units | 29 |
| Reported drivers | 29 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Alen Kovac |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory |
| Safety rating date | Jul 03, 2023 |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 53 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% (0 of 53) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 21.7% (5 of 23) |
| Violations | 49 across 28 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 5 |
| Crashes | 2 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 2 / 2 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 2 |
Most frequent published violation codes
3922SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit339345B2BAIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured339524HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner33922SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change23922SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
KOVAC EXPRESS INC reports AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 9 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Household goods
- Metal sheets, coils and rolls
- Fresh produce
- Meat
- Dry bulk commodities
- Refrigerated food
- Beverages
- Paper products
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Oct 27, 2004
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Apr 15, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
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Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
No public-field changes are recorded in our observation window for this carrier. This does not mean the carrier never changed its details; tracking begins at the first observation shown above.
Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC504038 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $750,000 | $750,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC504038 | Sentry Select Insurance Company | $750,000 | Nov 26, 2021 | BMC-91X | A0014467002 |
| MC504038 | UNITED BROKERS INSURANCE | $5,000 | Feb 16, 2011 | BMC-34 | PAC6063235 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against KOVAC EXPRESS INC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- GrantedMC504038 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
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Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 1299125. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
Explore these reported cargo categories
General freightMetal sheets, coils and rollsHousehold goodsRefrigerated foodDry bulk commoditiesFresh produce
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