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K FRANKS ENTERPRISES LLC
DBA: Kenneth A Franks Jr Llc
Manahawkin, NJ
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% 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 & Authorized · DOT 821679 · MC 564649
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-564649 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
American Millennium Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
40.0% OOS · 18 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% 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 3 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 57.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC564649
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CAL13127-03
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
821679
MC Number
MC-564649
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 3, 1999
Authority Reinstated
June 6, 2023
Annual Mileage
294,370 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Manahawkin, NJ
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsGarbage/Refuse
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
13
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance69
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate57.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (36.4pp higher)
40.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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
7 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 11, 2025 | NJ | — | 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
NJ12
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Truck
3
Other Trailer
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Mack RD | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2P267C01M060393 | 5 | 2 |
| Gnis | — | 1E1F9U2875RH35277 | 1 | — |
| East | Semi-trailer | 1E1U1X281YRC29120 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · 46 ft | 1E1U1X282SRG17382 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · 48 ft | 1E1U2Y280PR079871 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA14Y82W148615 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AG11C05M017164 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXXPEX3MD752856 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X16R142926 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X97N667971 | 1 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X1TN397200 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X84N829735 | 1 | — |
| Maca | — | 5MADN4025EC036117 | 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 (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | 0261C00992 | WARWICK MD | II | 2 | 2 | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TR |
1XP5DB9X96N899084 5DN144822KB000117 |
NJ AY345Y NJ X54TDA |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 14, 2026 | SPPSI04300 | NJ, NJ | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXXPEX3MD752856 |
NJ P411AA |
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | SPSJI01017 | NJ, NJ | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2P267C01M060393 |
NJ XLZA61 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| May 18, 2026 | SPQGI99797 | NJ, NJ | II | 2 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2P267C01M060393 |
NJ XLZA61 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| February 18, 2026 | SPROI00559 | NJ, NJ | II | 4 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2P267C01M060393 |
NJ XLZA61 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| December 13, 2025 | SPDYI02504 | HERBERTSVILLE, NJ | II | 7 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XP5D49X97N667971 1E1U2Y280PR079871 |
NJ AX839T ME 5073691 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.55D3-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| November 12, 2025 | SPROI00418 | HERBERTSVILLE MAINT AND CVI, NJ | II | 9 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1M1AA14Y82W148615 1E1U1X282SRG17382 |
NJ AX413G NJ TXA13R |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| October 29, 2025 | SPROI00388 | GSP NB MP 96.7,WALL, NJ | II | 7 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2P267C01M060393 |
NJ XLZA61 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| July 9, 2025 | SPRAI03528 | CR 554 AND CARRIAGE WAY, NJ | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AG11C05M017164 |
NJ F50MLX |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 15, 2025 | SPSRI00174 | GREENWICH SCALE EB, NJ | I | 10 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EAST |
1XKWDB9X16R142926 1E1U1X281YRC29120 |
NJ AY923J NJ TXF55U |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RISSER GRAIN | 1 | May 7, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2025 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| May 23, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 28, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 6, 2023 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 5, 2010 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| September 28, 2009 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| July 20, 2009 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 6, 2009 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 1, 2008 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 21, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| February 10, 2023 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| January 21, 2021 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| March 1, 2010 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| August 24, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| June 15, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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