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KING TRANSPORT COMPANY INC
Chavies, KY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 667177 · MC 393643
Satisfactory
Active 15 yrs · first granted 2000
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-393643 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 15 yrs since reinstatement on October 28, 2011; first granted October 30, 2000 (26 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC393643
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN380109
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
Cargo · $0 · Policy IMP9316984
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
667177
MC Number
MC-393643
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 19, 1996
Authority First Granted
October 30, 2000
Authority Reinstated
October 28, 2011
Annual Mileage
24,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
2 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY5
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 3FRNF65404V650305 | 4 | 3 |
| Fell | Semi-trailer | 5FTCF3222M9004876 | 2 | 2 |
| Roge | Semi-trailer | 1RBH44305GAR20604 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Western Star 4900E | Tractor · Class 8 | 2WKEDDCJ5XK954274 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | CV42033496 | ALLEN CITY, KY | II | 4 | — | KING TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR ROGE |
2WKEDDCJ5XK954274 1RBH44305GAR20604 |
KY A94861 KY N1R110 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| November 18, 2025 | S195000921 | HAZARD, KY | I | 2 | 1 | KING TRANSPORT COMPANY INC | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD FELL |
3FRNF65404V650305 5FTCF3222M9004876 |
KY 317170 KY E2T952 |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| August 11, 2025 | S199002242 | HINDMAN, KY | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRNF65404V650305 |
KY 317170 |
| April 25, 2025 | S199001908 | VICCO, KY | II | 8 | 1 | KING TRANSPORT COMPANY INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD TRLR |
3FRNF65404V650305 5FTCF3222M9004876 |
KY 317170 KY E2T952 |
| 393.43 | OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75B | Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| July 22, 2024 | S199001072 | HAZARD, KY | I | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRNF65404V650305 |
KY 317170 |
| 392.9A | OOSFailing to secure load | General Securement | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 3, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 28, 2011 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 18, 2011 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 24, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 19, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 22, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 27, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 30, 2000 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2000 | Cargo | On file |
| November 28, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 15, 2011 | COMMON | On Record |
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