HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1316376-michael-king/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:24 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
MICHAEL KING
Doing business as MDK
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average42.9% vs Missouri average 20.2%.
MC649699: Motor carrier inactive; Passenger carrier inactive
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (816) 728-8360, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC929567 or MC649699.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC929567 | — | Trisura Insurance Company Policy KAA018522604 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 17, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC929567 | — | Trisura Specialty Insurance Company Policy KXA018522604 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Jun 17, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 7 · Missouri avg 20.2%
0 of 7 · Missouri avg 3.6%
7 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | MO | 1 | 5 | No |
| Nov 17, 2025 | MO | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Nov 17, 2025 | MO | 1 | 0 | No |
| Nov 17, 2025 | MO | 1 | 0 | No |
| Nov 4, 2025 | MO | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Nov 4, 2025 | MO | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Nov 4, 2025 | MO | 1 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Missouri average covers 51,987 vehicle and 91,607 driver inspections of all Missouri-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
20 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Missouri share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 4 | 100.0% | 66.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 3 | 0 |
| Buses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does convey message) Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BEND | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| Buses - Electrical cable missing/damaged protective grommets Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39328BMG | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Leaking hub Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965HL | 1 | 1 |
| Buses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message) Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BENM | 1 | 1 |
| Air Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCFSAD | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D1B | 1 | 0 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Missouri column is the mix across all Missouri-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1316376 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC929567, MC649699 |
| Legal name | MICHAEL KING |
| DBA name | MDK |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 6 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 86,251 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 4, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 29, 2004 · 21 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 20, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Questions about MICHAEL KING
What does MICHAEL KING's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for MICHAEL KING (MC929567, MC649699), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about MICHAEL KING is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking MICHAEL KING?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1316376. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (816) 728-8360, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC929567 or MC649699, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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