FMCSA Carrier Profile
MLK LLC
Shepherdsville, KY
Active
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 5 mo
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-736743 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$0 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
81.8% OOS · 22 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
81.8% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $0
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 93.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- 22 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC736743
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
PENN-AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy PAC6063235
Required Filings
Cargo
On file
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1497989
MC Number
MC-736743
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
November 12, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 5, 2006
Authority Reinstated
March 17, 2025
Annual Mileage
90,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Shepherdsville, KY
Email
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Out-of-Service Rate
81.8% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
77.8%
Driver OOS Rate
14.3%
Ranks in the 99th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
22
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
16
Total OOS Orders
24
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (54.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate93.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (73.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (22)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2025 | ND | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FT8W3BT0PEE07730 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| March 14, 2025 | MO | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C63RRGL3LG264019 | 3 | 3 OOS |
| March 3, 2025 | MO | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C63RRGL8NG358674 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| February 23, 2025 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | DODGE · 3C63RRGL3LG264019 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| February 7, 2025 | NC | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FT8W3BT0PEE07730 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| February 3, 2025 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | DODG · 3C63RRGL8NG358674 | 0 | Clean |
| January 9, 2025 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FT7W2BT0LED06073 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| December 18, 2024 | TN | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FT7W2BT0LED06073 | 0 | Clean |
| November 9, 2024 | AR | Level III — Driver Only | DODGE · 3C63RRGL5LG291917 | 0 | 2 OOS |
| October 22, 2024 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | RAM · 3C63RRGL5LG291917 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| September 13, 2024 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FT8W3BT0PEE07730 | 0 | 2 OOS |
| July 23, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH4GN957748 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 22 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MO3
TN3
NC2
PA2
AR1
CA1
and 10 more states
Fleet & Equipment (21)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
6
Tractor
5
Dry Van
3
Flatbed
3
Car Hauler
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Big Tex | Flatbed · 41 ft | 16V3F4127N6183229 | 4 | 4 |
| 2023 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3BT0PEE07730 | 4 | 4 |
| 2023 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4827P6245477 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FT7W2BT0LED06073 | 2 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | — | 1T9LS481XNB540084 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25369U701907 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XEU760601 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7JSJN9860 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL3LG264019 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL5LG291917 | 2 | 2 |
Show all 21 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL8NG358674 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4GN957748 | 2 | — |
| Kaufman | — | 5VGFL3520DL000003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Appalachian Trailers Inc. | Car Hauler · 36 ft | 5Z5GC3621MS000444 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4824R6330022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W2BT9RED47055 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539GU539655 | 1 | — |
| Wally | — | 1W9H85324KH157527 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6HJ139110 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXKN215914 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ5KN223518 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 13, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 30, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 11, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 8, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 10, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 26, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 15, 2013 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo | Cancellation Pending | |
| February 10, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| October 24, 2018 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 12, 2013 | COMMON | On Record |
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