Kovac Express Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Mishawaka, IN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 16 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 29 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 29 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 93% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 75% | 91% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 62% | 90% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 5 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 8 | 4 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | NM | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 22, 2025 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 4.86 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 3 | 0.15 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 5.19 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 17 states. Top state IN accounts for 36% of activity. Activity outside home state (IN): 64%.
+12 other states with fewer inspections
| Unsafe Driving |
| 11 |
| 5 |
| 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| AZ |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | UT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 3922SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 3922SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 24, 2025 | 3965BHWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 39348ABIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 39524 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |