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A K TRANSPORTATION INC
St Louis, MO
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 547289 · MC 269420
Satisfactory
Active 24 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-269420 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Arch Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 35 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 24 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 35 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC269420
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Arch Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ZACAT9357200
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP71312A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
547289
MC Number
MC-269420
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 6, 1994
Authority Granted
January 30, 2002
Annual Mileage
750,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2300 North Lindbergh Blvd, St Louis, MO 63114
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Cody Kuykendall
Cargo Types
General FreightRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
35
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
20
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th 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
5 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2025 | MO | — | — | 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
MO16
IL3
MS2
AR1
IN1
MD1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (34)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~21
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
19
Tractor
13
Semi-trailer
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2LSLS2689 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDVXJSJT7948 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 International 9100i | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSCBAER01J018554 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530GM503126 | 3 | — |
| Western St | Tractor | 5KKXAFCV0DPFE2179 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538L2163701 | 2 | — |
| 2000 International 9400i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAER0YC069309 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5NSMW4750 | 2 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXPN483586 | 2 | — |
| 2007 International RF027 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSHXAHR47J477162 | 1 | — |
Show all 34 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W3YF643694 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Trailmobile Trailmobile Trailer | Dry Van | 1PT01ANHXX9008758 | 1 | 1 |
| Trailmobil | Semi-trailer | 1PT01JAH2X6012620 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530EP789409 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25315U347904 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25327U984612 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532TM953306 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25343U932909 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25387P110912 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538GM652206 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538GU487614 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539CP346012 | 1 | — |
| 1999 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHAER5XC020433 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8RSUR3083 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV2PSNS4826 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4ET228094 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5ET228072 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 3H4SS4122M3111120 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPRXLL381982 | 1 | — |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8MN291711 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2534S8268323 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2537S8268316 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5322EM003323 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5324FM005866 | 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 (35)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2026 | W147001222 | WENTZVILLE MO | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR5NSMW4750 |
MO 21KT0N |
| October 26, 2026 | 5745003881 | ST. LOUIS MO | III | 1 | — | BUSKE LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR5NSMW4750 3H3V532K5PS492294 |
MO 21KT0N TN 779424T |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| October 1, 2026 | 4427002405 | ST LOUIS MO | II | — | — | SUBZERO LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN PULLMAN TR |
3AKJHLDV5LSMG5504 1PT01ANH2X9008088 |
IN 2984896 MO 1158PB |
| August 7, 2026 | 3698003283 | ST. LOUIS MO | II | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHLDVXJSJT7948 1UYVS2538GU487614 |
MO 47KT7E ME 281049X |
| May 28, 2026 | W169001124 | MAYVIEW MO | II | 2 | — | FORD KANSAS CITY ASSEMBLY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR8RSUR3083 1UYVS2530EP789409 |
TX R684745 MO 67M1FF |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| April 20, 2026 | 3214000816 | ST LOUIS MO | II | — | — | ANHEUSERBUSCH LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HCDZAPRXLL381982 1UYVS2539CP346012 |
MO 21KU2A MO 6681PG |
| April 1, 2026 | 6081008667 | POSEYVILLE IN | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
2HSCNAER0YC069309 1UYVS2530GM503126 |
MO 20KU9A MO 99M9NT |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| February 26, 2026 | P113156060 | I-44 @ LYNN LN, OK | III | 1 | — | KT PRODUCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR2LSLS2689 3H3V532C4ET228094 |
MO 76KS0S ME 5106411 |
| 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| February 25, 2026 | 1645003955 | ST. LOUIS MO | II | 1 | — | LOUISA FOOD PRODUCTS, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHLDVXJSJT7948 1UYVS2530GM503126 |
MO 47KT7E MO 99M9NT |
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 2, 2026 | W103000117 | FORISTELL MO | III | 1 | — | IRCA GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
2HSCNAER0YC069309 1UYVS25315U347904 |
MO TEMP MO 39K1SM |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BUSKE LOGISTICS | 1 | October 26, 2026 |
| SUBZERO LOGISTICS | 1 | October 1, 2026 |
| FORD KANSAS CITY ASSEMBLY | 1 | May 28, 2026 |
| ANHEUSERBUSCH LLC | 1 | April 20, 2026 |
| KT PRODUCE | 1 | February 26, 2026 |
| LOUISA FOOD PRODUCTS, INC | 1 | February 25, 2026 |
| IRCA GROUP | 1 | February 2, 2026 |
| DIMARES SPECIALTY FOODS | 1 | October 24, 2025 |
| MAUSER | 1 | June 26, 2025 |
| FORREST KEELING NURSERY | 1 | April 24, 2025 |
| OLIN WINCHESTER | 1 | November 8, 2024 |
| LOYLANG BOX COMPANY | 1 | September 23, 2024 |
3 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2002 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 4, 1994 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| February 4, 1994 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Great West Casualty Co |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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