RTS Financial
Fast funding for your trucking business.
Get a free quoteFMCSA Carrier Profile
APEX TRANSPORT LLC
Baxter, 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.
See all 2 flags (1 high-priority, 1 caution) ↓
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3409986 · MC 1099202
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1099202 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
15 inspections on record
Flags · 2
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.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1099202
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3409986
MC Number
MC-1099202
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 22, 2024
FMCSA Registration
March 19, 2020
Authority Granted
April 7, 2025
Annual Mileage
85,000 mi (2020)
Contact Information
Address
98 Crescent Dr, Baxter, KY 40806
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Josh Mcknight
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
15
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
2 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 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
TN5
KY3
NC2
OH1
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Flatbed
2
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WR9CL8NG292707 | 4 | — |
| Blar | Semi-trailer | BLZC022211693330 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WR9CL3NG100156 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCL9KG613534 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Big Tex | Flatbed · 41 ft | 16V3F4125M6094161 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Big Tex | Flatbed · 43 ft | 16V3F4322N6086243 | 2 | — |
| Big Tex | Semi-trailer | 16V3F4125M6904161 | 1 | — |
| Bigt | — | 16VF4322N6086243 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2024 | I033K60018 | BROWNSVILLE TN | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C7WR9CL3NG100156 16V3F4125M6904161 |
KY C4W517 KY G6M042 |
| November 18, 2024 | CV42801301 | LONDON, KY | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM BIGT |
3C7WRTCL9KG613534 16VF4322N6086243 |
KY H0V255 KY G6M043 |
| October 30, 2024 | 7155000359 | MIDDLETOWN VA | II | 1 | 1 | ELITE LOGISTIX | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C7WR9CL3NG100156 16V3F4125M6094161 |
KY C4W517 KY G6M042 |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 27, 2024 | I034U10046 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | 2 | — | APEX | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C7WRTCL9KG613534 16V3F4322N6086243 |
KY 08HOV255 KY 11G6MO43 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 18, 2024 | I01RA80660 | INTERSTATE 40, TN | I | — | — | OGRE4015627 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM BLAR |
3C7WR9CL8NG292707 BLZC022211693330 |
UK C4W518 UK B1K154 |
| August 22, 2024 | 3231023594 | CAMBRIDGE SCALES, OH | II | — | — | LEISS TOOL & DIE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C7WR9CL8NG292707 16V3F4125M6094161 |
KY C4W518 KY G6M042 |
| August 20, 2024 | 0006677932 | ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-40,, NC | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TRA |
3C7WR9CL3NG100156 BLZC022211693330 |
KY C4W517 KY B1K154 |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| July 26, 2024 | CV44585112 | MOREHEAD, KY | I | — | — | BADGER INDUSTRIES | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TRLR |
3C7WR9CL8NG292707 BLZC022211693330 |
KY C4W518 KY B1K154 |
| June 17, 2024 | 0006658388 | I-40 WB EXIT 33 OFF RAMP, NC | I | — | — | RESISTOFLEX | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BLAE |
3C7WR9CL8NG292707 BLZC022211693330 |
KY C4W518 KY B1K154 |
| May 29, 2024 | I034AB0506 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | — | — | SOUTHLAND | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C7WRTCL9KG613534 16V3F4322N6086243 |
KY HOV255 KY G6M043 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ELITE LOGISTIX | 1 | October 30, 2024 |
| OGRE4015627 | 1 | September 18, 2024 |
| LEISS TOOL & DIE | 1 | August 22, 2024 |
| BADGER INDUSTRIES | 1 | July 26, 2024 |
| RESISTOFLEX | 1 | June 17, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAND | 1 | May 29, 2024 |
| MCNICHOLS CO. ATL | 1 | March 19, 2024 |
| TAG MANUFACTURING | 1 | February 9, 2024 |
| DETROIT HOIST & CRANE | 1 | December 21, 2023 |
| PLEASENT MOUNT WELDING INC | 1 | November 1, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
CarrierChk Partners
View all partners →Your business here
Introduce your business to carriers.
Explore partnership
Sponsored listings — CarrierChk may be compensated for referrals. Partner with CarrierChk →
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
Verify directly on FMCSA SAFER Web.
Verify Any Carrier Free
Search any DOT or MC number for live authority status, insurance on file, and full safety history.
This profile is built from public FMCSA records. If this is your company, you can hide your contact details or remove this page.