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R-KO TRUCK LINES LTD
Lethbridge, AB
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No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2376465 · MC 815791
No Safety Rating
Active 13 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-815791 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northbridge General Insurance Corporation
Safety
Not Rated
12.5% OOS · 53 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 13 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 13.6% — below the 20.7% national average
- 53 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC815791
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy P04172756
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2376465
MC Number
MC-815791
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
September 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 6, 2013
Authority Granted
March 27, 2013
Annual Mileage
1,003,055 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
40 Stonecrest Point W, Lethbridge, AB T1K 6W3
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Katelyn Olsen
Officer 2
Barry Olsen
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
53
Driver Inspections
34
Vehicle Inspections
26
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance27
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate4.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate13.6% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
12.5% of 40 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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
12 of 22 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 42 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 42 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 42 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 42 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 16, 2024 | OH | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT9
PA7
IN5
WA4
ND3
CA2
and 12 more states
Fleet & Equipment (31)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~21
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
11
Tractor
10
Dolly
5
Flatbed
3
Dolly Converter
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Kenworth K100 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D40X8PJ955652 | 11 | 2 |
| 1994 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40XXRR974219 | 11 | — |
| 1994 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X3RR995042 | 10 | 2 |
| Load King | Semi-trailer | 2LDSD5338PG073385 | 10 | 2 |
| Trail King | Semi-trailer | 1TKB05339LY113259 | 6 | 1 |
| Peerless D | Semi-trailer | 1PLH0242XFEC39580 | 3 | — |
| Trail King | Semi-trailer | 1TKB05337LY113258 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40XXNR990326 | 3 | — |
| Lodk | Semi-trailer | 2LDSD5334BE052604 | 3 | — |
| 1994 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X5RR995043 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 31 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40X0SR981596 | 2 | 1 |
| Aspen Camp | Dolly Converter | 2A9JT4021BN125002 | 2 | — |
| 2025 K-line Trailers Ltd | Dolly · 28 ft | 2K9KB2283SL072041 | 2 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 11111111111111111 | 1 | — |
| Peerless D | Semi-trailer | 1PLH02428FEC39580 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 15 ft | 1TKJ01532LM071722 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 52 ft | 1TKJ05221RM047553 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Trail King Industries | Dolly · 25 ft | 1TKR02520LM071721 | 1 | 1 |
| Kw | Tractor | 1XKDD40X5RR995504 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40X3SR996500 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPED40X8SD702978 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Aspen Custom Trailers | Dolly · 35 ft | 2A9JT3523HN125109 | 1 | — |
| 2022 K-line Trailers Ltd | Dolly · 28 ft | 2K9KB2284NL072179 | 1 | — |
| 2025 K-line Trailers Ltd | Dolly · 28 ft | 2K9KB2286SL072244 | 1 | — |
| Kline | Semi-trailer | 2K9LB358XBL072074 | 1 | — |
| K Line Tra | Semi-trailer | 2K9TD21405L072743 | 1 | — |
| 1992 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDD40X3NF983793 | 1 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57J348209E3561432 | 1 | — |
| Fona | Semi-trailer | 57JM0510XE3561438 | 1 | — |
| Homemade | — | TNCVEDV02102107JH | 1 | — |
| 2025 Faymonville | Flatbed | YAFTL6003S0034971 | 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 (53)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2026 | U568202435 | CULBERTSON MT | III | — | — | CYCLICA C/O MG MACHINERY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH K-LINE TRAILERS LTD UNKNOWN UNKNOWN |
1XKWD40X3SR996500 2K9KB2286SL072244 2K9LB2579SL072245 2K9TD2143SL072246 |
AB A76713 AB JEEP/NO PLAT AB 6SS886 AB BOOSTER |
| June 5, 2026 | 5070002261 | SISSETON SD | III | — | — | DELL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING |
1XKDD40X3RR995042 1TKB05337LY113258 |
AB A63441 AB 5WN116 |
| March 20, 2026 | 0763002432 | QUINCY WA | III | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FAYMONVILLE |
1XKWD40X0SR981596 YAFTL6003S0034971 |
AB A89541 AB 6SS818 |
| 395.8K2-HOSRC | OOSHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| January 14, 2026 | U770601359 | HAUGAN MT | II | 2 | — | PORT OF TACOMA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH PEERLESS D TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES TRAIL KING |
1XKDD40XXRR974219 1PLH0242XFEC39580 1TKJ05221RM047553 1TKS01329RM047554 |
AB A21761 AB 5ZV271 AB 5ZV272 AB 6RH997 |
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 14, 2026 | 0323000208 | LIBERTY KS | II | 15 | 1 | SAMURI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES TRAIL KING |
1XKDD40X5RR995043 1TKR02520LM071721 1TKJ01532LM071722 1TKR01410LM071723 |
AB A76706 AB 5RZ621 AB 5RZ622 AB 5RZ624 |
| 393.106D-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| January 11, 2026 | U743501865 | CLEARWATER MT | II | 1 | 1 | JPH EQUIPMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING |
1XKDD40X3RR995042 1TKB05339LY113259 |
AB A63441 AB 5WN117 |
| 393.130B-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| January 6, 2026 | CV42033212 | PIKEVILLE, KY | III | — | — | R-KO TRUCK LINES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XKDD40XXRR974219 1TKJ05221RM047553 |
AB A21761 AB 5ZV272 |
| December 21, 2025 | TR82002269 | FARGO ND | III | — | — | ASTEC INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Trailer |
KENWORTH HOMEMADE |
1XK1D40X8PJ955652 TNCVEDV02102107JH |
AB A13498 TN U943100 |
| October 11, 2025 | TR60002342 | HAGUE ND | II | 1 | — | GOOD TIMES EQUIPMENT INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING |
1XKDD40X3RR995042 1TKB05339LY113259 |
AB A63441 AB 5WN117 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 27, 2025 | 000P13PHJH | 02 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METER, IA | II | 1 | — | RKO TRUCK LINES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW KLINE |
1XKDD40X5RR995504 2K9LB358XBL072074 |
AB A76706 AB 6VB007 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RITCHIE BROS | 4 | August 6, 2025 |
| THOMPSON BROS LAY DOWN YARD | 3 | February 3, 2025 |
| ATLANTIC CARBON | 2 | January 30, 2025 |
| THOMPSON BROS | 2 | January 30, 2025 |
| CMI | 2 | January 11, 2024 |
| CYCLICA C/O MG MACHINERY | 1 | July 7, 2026 |
| DELL | 1 | June 5, 2026 |
| PORT OF TACOMA | 1 | January 14, 2026 |
| SAMURI | 1 | January 14, 2026 |
| JPH EQUIPMENT | 1 | January 11, 2026 |
| ASTEC INDUSTRIES | 1 | December 21, 2025 |
| GOOD TIMES EQUIPMENT INC | 1 | October 11, 2025 |
19 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2013 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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