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KING FREIGHT LINES LTD
Pictou, NS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 304847 · MC 189592
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 35 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-189592 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
7.9% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 35 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC189592
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy RMBA 12670816
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
304847
MC Number
MC-189592
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
February 4, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 9, 1987
Authority Granted
February 20, 1991
Annual Mileage
5,763,213 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
131 Harris Road, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Darryl Wood
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
7.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
114 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
12.1%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 23rd percentile among carriers with 100 or more inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
29
Vehicle Inspections
34
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate12.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | ME | Level I — Full | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH3PN323704 | 0 | Clean |
| July 13, 2026 | ME | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJHHDR9PLNW4199 | 0 | Clean |
| July 13, 2026 | ME | Level I — Full | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH4RN636909 | 1 | Passed |
| July 8, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH8SN673421 | 0 | Clean |
| July 7, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH1PN323698 | 0 | Clean |
| July 2, 2026 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EHRN636912 | 0 | Clean |
| June 30, 2026 | CT | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHHDRXSSVS7370 | 1 | Passed |
| June 22, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR9RSUU4829 | 2 | Passed |
| June 17, 2026 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJHHDR9PLNW4199 | 3 | Passed |
| June 9, 2026 | ME | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR5RSUU4830 | 0 | Clean |
| June 9, 2026 | ME | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4NC9EHXPN323697 | 0 | Clean |
| June 4, 2026 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH4RN636909 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 50 inspection records
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | NC | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 29, 2025 | GA | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| March 16, 2025 | VA | — | 2 | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
| October 18, 2024 | VA | — | — | 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
ME32
NC7
NY3
VA2
CT1
KY1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (75)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~32
of 48 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~43
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
43
Tractor
29
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXRN636929 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6ND789596 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5RSUU4827 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1PN323698 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6RN636913 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR9PLNW4199 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533J7259607 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534J7259602 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535N7680816 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5RSUU4830 | 2 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7RSUU4828 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4RN636909 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5RN636918 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6PN323700 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8PN323701 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXPN323697 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0622RD540423 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530EG852430 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530R7036517 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530R7036520 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531H7037805 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531R7036509 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531R7036512 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531R7227914 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532J7259615 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533H7037806 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533H7182246 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533N7680801 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533N7680829 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533P3907415 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533R7028914 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534N7680807 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534N7680810 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534N7680824 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535H7037807 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535H7182247 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535J7259608 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535R7036514 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536J7259603 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536J7259620 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536N7680811 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536N7680825 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537J7259609 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537J7259612 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537N7680803 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537N7680820 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537R7227917 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538N7680809 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538R7036524 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539EG852426 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539L7062315 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539N7680804 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539R7036516 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XN7680813 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XN7680830 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XR7036508 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2RSVC1486 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2SSVS7332 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2SSVS7346 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9RSUU4829 | 1 | — |
| Frht | — | 3AKJHHDR9SUU4829 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXSSVS7370 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0RN636910 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0RN636924 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1RN636916 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2RN636911 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3PN323699 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3PN323704 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3RN636917 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5PN323705 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5RN636921 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6PN323695 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8SN673421 | 1 | — |
| Volv | — | 4V4NC9EHRN636912 | 1 | — |
| Brew | — | 5JYSC4028RPC49776 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 1, 1992 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 20, 1991 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| February 20, 1991 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 20, 2014 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
National Resident Agent Services, Inc.
1059 HARRIMAN CT, West Chester, PA, 19380-1330
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