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TK GROUP INCORPORATED
Rockford, IL
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 335479
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
40.0% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
335479
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 6, 1988
Annual Mileage
300,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1781 S Bell School Rd, Rockford, IL 61016
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
William Schnauffer, Iv
Officer 2
Ann M. Shelton
Cargo Types
Other Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 72nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | EQ00000065 | MA, MA | III | 2 | 1 | — | Semi-trailer Trailer |
HINO CHEVROLET |
5PVNE8JT7J4S57570 3GNAXKEV9NL216060 |
IL 165533H IL FH33401 |
| 393.9A-LRLIWR | OOSLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| October 20, 2025 | 5022P85B62 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | — | — | TK GROUB INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
GM OTTERBACHER |
1HTKJPVK1PH494294 1M9CG3419J1219111 |
IL P1282258 IL 57070ST |
| June 5, 2025 | V251890771 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE, TX | I | — | — | TK GROUP | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM OTTERBACHER |
3C7WRNFLXHG695547 1M9CG3515N1219711 |
IL P949598 IL 614280ST |
| October 13, 2024 | 000P15JP3C | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA, IA | I | 5 | 2 | TK GROUP INCORPORATED | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD SOONER |
1FT7W2BT8NEF29111 48HCA2626W1081857 |
IL 189658C IL 127637TE |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.43D | OOSNo or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 23, 2024 | I033AG0994 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | — | — | TK GROUP | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD SOONER |
1FT7W2BT2NEF03071 4LASU282XD5058779 |
IL 513697D IL 127641TE |
| August 22, 2024 | I3A0590612 | STANTON TN | I | — | — | SAME AS SHIPPER | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD SOONER |
1FT7W2BT2NEF03071 4LASU282XD5058779 |
IL 513697D IL 127641TE |
| August 22, 2024 | 4127080175 | ILLINOIS 26, IL | III | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM OTTERBACHER |
3C7WRNFLXHG695547 1M9CG3515N1219711 |
IL P949598 IL 614280ST |
| March 12, 2024 | HP20450694 | OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24W, KS | I | 2 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD ECLN |
1FT7W2BT8NEF29111 4ZETBBG29A1000206 |
IL 189658C IL 127673TE |
| 393.43 | OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TK GROUB INC | 1 | October 20, 2025 |
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN2
IA1
IL1
KS1
MA1
NM1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 21 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Not Applicable
2
Pickup
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Semi-trailer
1
Truck
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FT7W2BT2NEF03071 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Otterbacher Otterbacher Trailer | Dry Van · 35 ft | 1M9CG3515N1219711 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNFLXHG695547 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Sooner | Utility Trailer · 28 ft | 4LASU282XD5058779 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FT7W2BT8NEF29111 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Gm GM515 | Truck · Class 5 | 1HTKJPVK1PH494294 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Otterbacher Otterbacher Trailer | Dry Van · 34 ft | 1M9CG3419J1219111 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Chevrolet Equinox | Not Applicable · Class 1 | 3GNAXKEV9NL216060 | 1 | 1 |
| Sooner | Semi-trailer | 48HCA2626W1081857 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 5PVNE8JT7J4S57570 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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