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MLK LLC
Shepherdsville, KY
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1497989 · MC 736743
Active
Satisfactory
Active 7 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 2011
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-736743 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Penn-america Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
80.0% OOS · 26 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
80.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Previously ordered out of service on August 24, 2013 (Unsatisfactory = Unfit) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $0
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 87.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 14.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- 26 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC736743
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PENN-AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy PAC6063235
Required Filings
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1497989
MC Number
MC-736743
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 12, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 5, 2006
Authority First Granted
February 14, 2011
Authority Reinstated
December 4, 2018
Annual Mileage
90,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Shepherdsville, KY
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
26
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
19
Out-of-Service Violations
29
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance44
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate87.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (66.8pp higher)
80.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
99th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
8 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
4 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
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
~11
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
6
Tractor
5
Dry Van
3
Flatbed
3
Car Hauler
1
Full Trailer
1
Semi-trailer
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 | Full Trailer | 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 | Semi-trailer | 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.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (26)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2025 | 3245000366 | VAN WERT OH | II | 4 | 2 | O DANIAEL FORD | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM UNPUBLISHE |
3C63RRGL8NG358674 1T9LS481XNB540084 |
MI BD42799 MI F172746 |
| 392.9AA1 | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | |||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 387.301A | Carrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38 | |||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| March 16, 2025 | TR88007210 | FARGO ND | I | 7 | 1 | STEPHEN ELLIS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUFMAN |
1FT8W3BT0PEE07730 5VGFL3520DL000003 |
PA ZXR1408 PA PT180P1 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2SAFCH-MISSG | Coupling - Semi-Trailer, safety devices missing | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| March 14, 2025 | W111003812 | CHARLESTON MO | I | 3 | 3 | VOICE MOTOR SALES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL3LG264019 16V3F4127N6183229 |
OH T212329 PA PT585U1 |
| 393.41-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TRPET | OOSTires - Has more two or more plies are exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 3, 2025 | W217004239 | JOPLIN MO | I | 1 | 1 | SHIP CARS | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM UNPUBLISHE |
3C63RRGL8NG358674 1T9LS481XNB540084 |
MI BD42799 MI F018023 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 23, 2025 | 9320003526 | WILLIAMSPORT IN | II | 7 | 1 | RIVERTOWN FORD | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL3LG264019 16V3F4127N6183229 |
OH T212329 PA PT585U1 |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 7, 2025 | 0006726253 | GASTON COUNTY WEIGH STATION I-, NC | I | 5 | 1 | COPART | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUF |
1FT8W3BT0PEE07730 5VGFL3520DL000003 |
NJ ZXR1408 PA PT180P1 |
| 393.43 | OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 390.21TA | CMV not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 3, 2025 | MC00431092 | ROADSIDE, MS | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM UNK |
3C63RRGL8NG358674 1T9LS481XNB540084 |
MI BD42799 MI F018023 |
| January 9, 2025 | E956500968 | I-80 WB MM 56 BEAVER TWP - WEI, PA | II | 2 | 1 | ACV AUCTIONS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD APPALACHIAN TRAILERS INC. |
1FT7W2BT0LED06073 5Z5GC3621MS000444 |
PA ZXZ9421 ME 5260337 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| December 18, 2024 | I033B10039 | COOKEVILLE TN | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD APPALACHIAN TRAILERS INC. |
1FT7W2BT0LED06073 5Z5GC3621MS000444 |
PA ZXZ9421 ME 5260337 |
| November 9, 2024 | 7540000440 | TEXARKANA AR | III | 2 | 2 | VARIOUS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL5LG291917 16V3F4127N6183229 |
PA ZXE2771 PA PT585U1 |
| 392.9BA-INACTIVE | OOSWhen required to have a USDOT number, operating a commercial motor vehicle with a de-activated or inactive USDOT number. | |||||||||
| 391.41A | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| COPART | 2 | February 7, 2025 |
| ACV AUCTIONS | 2 | January 9, 2025 |
| O DANIAEL FORD | 1 | April 2, 2025 |
| STEPHEN ELLIS | 1 | March 16, 2025 |
| VOICE MOTOR SALES | 1 | March 14, 2025 |
| SHIP CARS | 1 | March 3, 2025 |
| RIVERTOWN FORD | 1 | February 23, 2025 |
| LABORATORY CORP OF AMERICA | 1 | July 15, 2024 |
| ARVATO | 1 | May 23, 2024 |
| THE ELITE FLOWER | 1 | May 7, 2024 |
| PILGRIMS PRIDE | 1 | April 25, 2024 |
| WEBSTER MOTOR COMPANY | 1 | February 9, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 11, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 16, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 14, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 11, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 14, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 8, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2011 | Cargo | On file |
| February 10, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| October 24, 2018 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 12, 2013 | COMMON | On Record |
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