Baraka Express LLC
Kansas City, MO
Profile data updated Feb 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
3
Power Units
4
Drivers
Est. 2022 (4 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
BARAKA EXPRESS LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since February 2022. Based in KANSAS CITY, MO, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Dry Van and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Baraka Express LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Trailers | 0 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
Fleet Size Classification: 2 Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Baraka Express LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 4
MCS-150 Mileage: 331,338 miles (2025)
Driver Information
4
Total Drivers
4
CDL Drivers
4
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BARAKA EXPRESS LLC
10 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jan 19, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Hyundai Translead Trailers, Stoughton Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 6 SEMI-TRAILER, 3 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is high — roughly 1 in 5 inspections parks the truck. FMCSA typically flags carriers in this range for review. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 60% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 30% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 10% |
Vehicle makes (4 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 4 | 40% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 4 | 40% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 1 | 10% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 1 | 10% |
License plates on file (10 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92KT5N | MO | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jan 2026 |
| 550640T | TN | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| 85KT7B | MO | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Oct 2025 |
| 550641T | TN | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 3116872 | ME | STOU SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| P973490 | IN | HYUN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 5004810 | ME | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| 15KT7H | MO | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2025 |
| 45KS6P | MO | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| AK3274 | OK | HYUN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2025 |
Plate registrations span 5 states: MO (4) · ME (2) · TN (2) · OK (1) · IN (1)
Recent active vehicles (10 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
9
Inspections
24 months
20
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+14.8%)
✓ Better than national average (-21.7%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19/2026 | MO | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/13/2025 | MD | Driver Only | 2 | 2 |
| 10/07/2025 | KS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/11/2025 | KY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/01/2025 | IA | Walk-Around | 4 | ✓ |
| 04/17/2025 | MN | Full | 8 | ✓ |
| 04/07/2025 | KS | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/01/2025 | MO | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 03/06/2025 | IA | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | CA869834088 | $750,000 | 04/22/2026 |
View Insurance History (3 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA869834088 | 03/01/2026 | 04/22/2026 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT37565A | 03/01/2025 | 03/01/2026 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA956310393 | 03/03/2022 | 03/01/2025 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2026 | MO | BERKELEY, MO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/17/2025 | MN | BURNSVILLE, MN | 0 | 1 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BARAKA EXPRESS LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BARAKA EXPRESS LLC is inferred to operate: Dry Van and Box Truck.
Is BARAKA EXPRESS LLC's authority currently active?
BARAKA EXPRESS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has BARAKA EXPRESS LLC been in business?
BARAKA EXPRESS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since February 2022, making their authority approximately 4 years, 4 months old.
Where is BARAKA EXPRESS LLC located?
BARAKA EXPRESS LLC is physically located at 8005 N TRACY AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64118.
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How does a fleet like BARAKA EXPRESS LLC find qualified CDL drivers to hire in MO?
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How do I verify a freight broker before hauling for them?
Before booking a load with any broker, verify: (1) active MC broker authority on FMCSA SAFER, (2) active BMC-84 surety bond or BMC-85 trust fund on FMCSA L&I, (3) double-brokering history via broker-credit reports, (4) days-to-pay reputation through carrier forums. O Trucking maintains an FMCSA-licensed broker directory with MO-based brokers — see our broker directory for MO.
Roadside Inspection History 9 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BARAKA EXPRESS LLC has been inspected 9 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IA, MO, KS. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 11%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.207F-SLAS — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-19 | MO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-13 | MD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-10-07 | KS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-11 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-01 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2025-04-17 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 8 | — |
| 2025-04-07 | KS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-04-01 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2025-03-06 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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