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RKW TRANSPORTATION LLC
DBA: Rkw Special Llc
Uvalde, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
45.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 457651
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
45.5% OOS · 15 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
45.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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 45.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
457651
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 10, 1991
Annual Mileage
142,377 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Uvalde, TX
Email
Cargo Types
Other Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
15
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance40
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate45.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (24.8pp higher)
45.5% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
87th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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
10 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2025 | TX | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX12
NM1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
2
Tractor
2
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9MD756658 | 10 | 5 |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24857A979830 | 6 | 4 |
| 2005 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830451528740 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X04N832533 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Kenworth T300 | Truck · Class 8 | 3BKMLD9X8WF773329 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2026 | 9093Q4TB75 | NM, NM | II | 1 | 1 | RKW PIPE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49X9MD756658 1UYFS24857A979830 |
TX R673766 TX 087C351 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| May 5, 2026 | 7F999DRB5T | IH10 EB BROOKSHIRE SCALE, TX | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49X9MD756658 1UYFS24857A979830 |
TX R673766 TX 087C351 |
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 26, 2026 | V262276231 | US 285 MM 421, TX | II | 1 | 1 | C.T.I. ENERGY SALES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49X9MD756658 1UYFS24857A979830 |
TX R673766 TX 087C351 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| February 23, 2026 | V262245577 | 384M US90, TX | II | — | — | RKW TRANSPORTATION LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPXD49X9MD756658 13N14830451528740 |
TX R673766 TX X91836 |
| January 15, 2026 | V262179548 | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE, TX | I | 3 | — | RKW SPECIAL LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPXD49X9MD756658 13N14830451528740 |
TX R673766 TX X91836 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| January 2, 2026 | V262168910 | 3001 TX55, TX | II | 5 | — | OK PIPE CENTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X04N832533 1UYFS24857A979830 |
TX R382156 TX 087C351 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.24A | Non-compliance with headlamp requirements | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45UV | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| October 7, 2025 | V252043509 | US 90 MM 516, TX | II | 4 | 1 | RKW TRANSPORTATION LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPXD49X9MD756658 13N14830451528740 |
TX R673766 TX X91836 |
| 393.110 | OOSFailing to meet minimum tiedown requirements | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.104B | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| September 23, 2025 | V252009193 | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE, TX | II | 6 | — | RKW SPECIAL LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPXD49X9MD756658 13N14830451528740 |
TX R673766 TX X91836 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| June 4, 2025 | V251882923 | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE, TX | II | 7 | 3 | RKW AND CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49X9MD756658 1UYFS24857A979830 |
TX R673766 TX 087C351 |
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 20, 2025 | V251871585 | FM2369, TX | II | 2 | — | ST JOSEOH PARISH CHURCH | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
3BKMLD9X8WF773329 |
TX BT05463 |
| 393.28 | Improper or no wiring protection as required | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RKW PIPE | 2 | June 22, 2026 |
| C.T.I. ENERGY SALES | 1 | March 26, 2026 |
| OK PIPE CENTER | 1 | January 2, 2026 |
| RKW AND CO | 1 | June 4, 2025 |
| ST JOSEOH PARISH CHURCH | 1 | May 20, 2025 |
| NIELCO | 1 | January 11, 2024 |
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