Usko Express INC
Independence, MO
Profile data updated Jul 25, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
324
Power Units
324
Drivers
FMCSA since 2006 (20 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
USKO EXPRESS INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since May 2006. Based in Independence, MO, they operate a fleet of 324 power units with 324 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Dump Truck, Movers and Intermodal.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Usko Express INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 324 | 0 | 324 |
| Trailers | 0 | 328 | 0 | 328 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Usko Express INC is authorized to transport the following 9 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 324
MCS-150 Mileage: 21,000,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
324
Total Drivers
324
CDL Drivers
324
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by USKO EXPRESS INC
183 trucks and 205 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 12, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Volvo Truck, Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Freightliner. Equipment breakdown: 205 SEMI-TRAILER, 182 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 INTERMODAL CHASSIS. Out-of-service rate is 8.5% — about 1 in 8 inspections finds something serious enough to park the truck. Worth asking the carrier about their preventive-maintenance program. 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 | 205 | 53% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 182 | 47% |
| INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | 0% |
Trailers (205 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 205 |
| Utility Trailer | 81 |
| Great Dane | 44 |
| Wabash | 38 |
| Hyundai Translead | 28 |
| Vanguard National | 3 |
| Unpublishe | 2 |
| Dm Utility | 1 |
| Stoughton | 1 |
| Wanamaker | 1 |
| CIMC | 1 |
| Brewer Uti | 1 |
| Cimc Vehic | 1 |
| Grdn | 1 |
| Deluc | 1 |
| Pullman Tr | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 198 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 1 |
| 53 ft | 185 |
| 2 axles | 198 |
Vehicle makes (18 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo Truck | 114 | 29% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 85 | 22% |
| Freightliner | 47 | 12% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 43 | 11% |
| Wabash Vans | 37 | 10% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 28 | 7% |
| Peterbilt | 10 | 3% |
| Kenworth | 8 | 2% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 3 | 1% |
| International | 3 | 1% |
| Great Dane | 2 | 1% |
| Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc | 2 | 1% |
| Delucio Usa | 1 | 0% |
| Wabash | 1 | 0% |
| Pullman Tr | 1 | 0% |
| Wabash Platforms | 1 | 0% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 1 | 0% |
| Cimc Vehicles Group Co | 1 | 0% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T5195HY | TN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| TR5028 | ID | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3046966 | ME | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | May 2026 |
| ZP54783 | CA | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| ZP58931 | CA | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 08315AL | WA | Deluc SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| XP64267 | CA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| CS8635 | OK | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| DL3669 | OK | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| T5197HY | TN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| P765768 | SC | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| UP74409 | SC | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 4RD2911 | CA | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | Apr 2026 |
| WP50824 | CA | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | Apr 2026 |
| TU5500 | ID | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | Apr 2026 |
| 66KR1Y | MO | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| ZP62098 | CA | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 4WP8825 | CA | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| AN1530 | ID | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 0856TJ | ID | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
Plate registrations span 20 states: CA (147) · ME (69) · ID (45) · TN (36) · SC (17) · OK (15) · WA (13) · IN (9) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 388)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
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. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
452
Inspections
24 months
295
Violations
Total found
33
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.6%)
✓ Better than national average (-15.3%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/11/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2026 | NM | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | TN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/07/2026 | KY | Full | 3 | 1 |
| 07/03/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | AR | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/24/2026 | MO | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/24/2026 | NV | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/22/2026 | KS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/16/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/16/2026 | UT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/15/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/11/2026 | CA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/11/2026 | CA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 452 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | FNCAP00001830 | $750,000 | 07/11/2025 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | CT100113 | 08/20/2010 | 11/21/2010 | TERM/CANCL | |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 231474901 | 07/24/2006 | 11/11/2006 | CANCEL | |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AST9000002 | 11/10/2015 | 11/10/2016 | CANCEL | |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AST0000083 | 11/10/2014 | 11/10/2015 | CANCEL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0003718001 | 11/10/2013 | 11/10/2014 | CANCEL | |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9881204 01 | 11/10/2012 | 11/10/2013 | CANCEL | |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | TP 9880788 01 | 11/10/2011 | 11/10/2012 | CANCEL | |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | TP 9880476 01 | 11/10/2010 | 11/10/2011 | CANCEL | |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | CT100113 | 08/20/2010 | 11/10/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY | TKCA51485 | 05/18/2009 | 11/10/2009 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC9064077 00 | 11/10/2007 | 11/10/2008 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC9064077 00 | 11/10/2007 | 11/10/2008 | TERM/REPL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP 238680 1106 | 11/10/2006 | 11/10/2007 | CANCEL | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI98119405 | 07/10/2006 | 11/10/2007 | TERM/REPL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP 238680 1106 | 11/10/2006 | 11/10/2006 | TERM/REPL | |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 57MS KM0641 | 11/10/2008 | 09/20/2010 | TERM/CANCL | |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | CT100113 | 11/10/2009 | 09/20/2010 | TERM/CANCL | |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | CT100113 | 11/10/2009 | 08/20/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 57MS KM0641 | 11/10/2008 | 07/20/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN620000 | 05/18/2009 | 07/15/2009 | TERM/CANCL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
4
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
4
Tow-Aways
4 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2026 | TX | SAN ANTONIO, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/02/2026 | IL | DuPage Twp, IL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 11/09/2025 | IL | CHAMPAIGN CITY TWP, IL | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 09/17/2025 | IN | HOBART, IN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Is Usko Express INC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does USKO EXPRESS INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, USKO EXPRESS INC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Dump Truck, Movers and Intermodal.
Is USKO EXPRESS INC's authority currently active?
USKO EXPRESS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has USKO EXPRESS INC been in business?
USKO EXPRESS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since May 2006, making their authority approximately 20 years, 2 months old.
Where is USKO EXPRESS INC located?
USKO EXPRESS INC is physically located at 201 E PARTRIDGE AVE STE 400, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055.
Roadside Inspection History 452 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
USKO EXPRESS INC has been inspected 452 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA, NV, UT. Out of these, 28 inspections (about 6%) 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 393.47E (Clamp/brake out of adjustment) — 15 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-11 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | NM | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-03 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | MO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | NV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-22 | KS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | UT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-15 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-11 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-11 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-10 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-09 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-03 | WI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-03 | NV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-02 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-28 | UT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-21 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-21 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
Showing 25 of 452 inspections. View full history →
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.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), USKO EXPRESS INC was cited for 232 violations, of which 34 (15%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 164 | 30 |
| Unsafe Driving | 43 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 23 | 3 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (4)
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