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3K TRUCKING LLC
Buckeye, AZ
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3928197 · MC 1455080
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 11 mo · first granted 2022
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1455080 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
14.3% OOS · 13 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
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1455080
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3928197
MC Number
MC-1455080
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 3, 2024
FMCSA Registration
August 2, 2022
Authority First Granted
August 24, 2022
Authority Reinstated
October 10, 2024
Annual Mileage
55,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Buckeye, AZ
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceIntermodalRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeatGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
14.3% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
1 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | AZ | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dusk · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NM5
AZ4
CO1
MT1
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
9
Tractor
5
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD58FLGH2605 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD58GSHR6402 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X7GD322349 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2CL726932 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E9531LE541772 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E9535LE541788 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GP679703 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2536GP67951 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536GP679516 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537GP425815 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9GJ463715 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR3JSJJ0080 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C15T028001 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5MR096118 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5NJ390013 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2025 | 5944P4V99G | RATON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
1XKYD49X9GJ463715 1S12E9531LE541772 |
AZ AN00879 TN 067474T |
| May 28, 2025 | 7656000706 | TUCSON AZ | III | 1 | — | AMI/CARDINAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJGLD58FLGH2605 3H3V532C5MR096118 |
AZ AM59805 TN 135590T |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| May 6, 2025 | 1106100021 | MAYER AZ | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR3JSJJ0080 3H3V532C15T028001 |
AZ AM55887 MT TA16118 |
| May 5, 2025 | 9278P3HBMH | RATON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGLD58GSHR6402 1JJV532D2CL726932 |
AZ AM24415 AZ 8ZA1PZ |
| April 30, 2025 | 4004P3C8Z3 | I-10 EB, NM | II | 2 | — | AMI CARDINAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTIL |
1FUJGLD58FLGH2605 1UYVS2536GP67951 |
AZ AM59805 TN 445642T |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| March 9, 2025 | U750700665 | LIMA MT | II | 2 | — | AMI/CARDINAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
1FUJGLD58FLGH2605 1S12E9535LE541788 |
AZ AM59805 TN 107919T |
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 9, 2024 | XC27280448 | PARKER AZ | III | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBDP9X7GD322349 1UYVS2537GP425815 |
AZ AM56181 TN 459465T |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| June 17, 2024 | 4390O4PM1P | RATON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLD58GSHR6402 3H3V532K5NJ390013 |
AZ AM24415 IL 950232 |
| June 6, 2024 | 4610O4EDC3 | ON I-25 2305 FT E OF OLD US HW, NM | III | — | — | ASC COL SPRINGS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD58GSHR6402 1UYVS2535GP679703 |
AZ AM24415 TN 449855T |
| April 29, 2024 | 1507280154 | FORT COLLINS PORT OF ENTRY NB, CO | III | 1 | 1 | AMI YUMA AZ | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBDP9X7GD322349 1UYVS2536GP679516 |
AZ AL29631 TN 445642T |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMI/CARDINAL | 3 | May 28, 2025 |
| ASC COL SPRINGS | 1 | June 6, 2024 |
| AMI YUMA AZ | 1 | April 29, 2024 |
| CARDINAL | 1 | March 20, 2024 |
| AMAZON EMPTY TRAILER | 1 | November 27, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 13, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 12, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 10, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 7, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 24, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| September 4, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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