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NKBS LLC
DBA: Hellmann Lumber
Walton, KY
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 434834
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
3 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
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
434834
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 28, 1991
Annual Mileage
114,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
177 South Main Street, Walton, KY 41094
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David Messmer
Officer 2
David Hill
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 11, 2024 | 0B91000729 | WALTON, KY | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML7NL874762 |
KY 338980 |
| July 18, 2024 | 0B91000696 | WALTON, KY | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYBS1DHBY3933 |
KY 322159 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2IN | State Insurance Violation | |||||||||
| January 11, 2024 | CV43683356 | VERONA, KY | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYBS1DHBY3933 |
KY 322159 |
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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY2
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYBS1DHBY3933 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML7NL874762 | 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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