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AKJ DISTRIBUTION LLC
Lufkin, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4035804 · MC 1533674
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1533674 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
52.4% OOS · 21 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
52.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 92% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 55.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 21 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1533674
Common Carrier
FF059024
Carrier
Insurance on File
ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy ASC-3914096-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4035804
MC Number
MC-1533674
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 10, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 28, 2023
Authority Granted
September 20, 2024
Annual Mileage
48,600 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1807 Smith St, Lufkin, TX 75904
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Lecraza Kennedy
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsGrain/FeedDry BulkUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
52.4% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
21 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
55.6%
Driver OOS Rate
14.3%
Ranks in the 92nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
21
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
18
Total OOS Orders
21
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance108
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate55.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (34.9pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (21)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2026 | V262455532 | TX, TX | II | 5 | 1 | MARTIN MARIETTA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER — |
1FUJGLDV0ELFP5076 4EPAD3520HASA0079 |
TX R841399 OK DT6263 |
| 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 | OOSCoupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side. | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 17, 2026 | V262493827 | US380 DECATUR SCALE, TX | II | 2 | — | MARTIN MARIETTA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER EAGLEROCK TRAILERS, INC. |
3AKJGLDV9FSBT7940 1E9DM39238T316787 |
TX R815008 OK DT6052 |
| 393.11TT | Truck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | V262305635 | US380 DECATUR SCALE, TX | I | 10 | 3 | MARTIN MARIETTA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
1FUJGHDV6BLAV0659 48X1F392X71005641 |
TX K208096 OK BV9612 |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BL | OOSBrake system pressure loss | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| June 17, 2026 | V262388349 | US75 SB DENISON SCALE, TX | II | 1 | 1 | AMRIXE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER EAGLEROCK TRAILERS, INC. |
3AKJGLDV9FSBT7940 1E9DM39238T316787 |
TX R815008 OK DT6052 |
| 393.205A | OOSWheel/rim cracked or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| June 17, 2026 | V262388348 | US75 SB DENISON SCALE, TX | II | 5 | — | AMRIZE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER OTHR |
1FUJGLDV0ELFP5076 4EPAD3520HASA0079 |
TX R841399 OK DT6263 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 4, 2026 | V262295385 | US380 DECATUR SCALE, TX | II | 4 | 1 | MARTIN MARIETTA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
1FUJGHDV6BLAV0659 48X1F392X71005641 |
TX K208096 OK BV9612 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 26, 2026 | V262359585 | US75 SB DENISON SCALE, TX | II | 11 | 1 | AMRIZE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3AKJGLD62GSHE3103 5MADN40247C012195 |
TX R814720 OK DT5242 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | PE05100205 | OK, OK | I | 17 | 6 | MC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3AKJGLD62GSHE3103 5MADN40247C012195 |
TX R814720 OK DT5242 |
| 393.48A-BI-SA | OOSBrake - Inoperative on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SASMD | OOSSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRBFC | OOSFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRBFC | OOSFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BSRFSAD-SA | Air Disc Brake - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc) on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 21, 2026 | V262303030 | US75 SB DENISON SCALE, TX | II | 3 | — | AMRIZE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER OTHR |
1FUJGLDV0ELFP5076 4EPAD3520HASA0079 |
TX R841399 OK DT6263 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 9, 2026 | V262296243 | US75 SB DENISON SCALE, TX | II | 1 | — | AMRIZE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER EAGLEROCK TRAILERS, INC. |
3AKJGLDV9FSBT7940 1E9DM39238T316787 |
TX R815008 OK DT6052 |
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMRIZE | 7 | June 17, 2026 |
| MARTIN MARIETTA | 4 | August 18, 2026 |
| AMRIXE | 1 | June 17, 2026 |
| AMTEX | 1 | March 18, 2026 |
| MARIO SINACOLA & SONS | 1 | March 12, 2026 |
| AMRIZE COLEMAN QUARRY | 1 | November 13, 2025 |
| CHATWORTH PRODUCTS | 1 | April 25, 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
16 of 18 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 19, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX17
OK2
MS1
SC1
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Dump
4
Dry Van
3
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD62GSHE3103 | 6 | 2 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV9FSBT7940 | 6 | 4 |
| 2008 Eaglerock Trailers, Inc. | Dump · 39 ft | 1E9DM39238T316787 | 5 | 3 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDV0ELFP5076 | 4 | 1 |
| Vntg | Semi-trailer | 4E7AA39286ATA0897 | 4 | — |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGHDV6BLAV0659 | 3 | 3 |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 4EPAD3520HASA0079 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 5MADN40247C012195 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXHJ144177 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 39 ft | 48X1F392X71005641 | 2 | 2 |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8HL000564 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX1L748580 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4ET536253 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 39 ft | 48X1H392681005793 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 20, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 2, 2023 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 30, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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