HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1497989-mlk-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 06:20 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MLK LLC
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average88.9% vs Kentucky average 23.7%.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (502) 407-1250, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC736743.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC736743 | — | PENN-AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY Policy PAC6063235 · 34 | — | Feb 2, 2011 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
8 of 9 · Kentucky avg 23.7%
1 of 11 · Kentucky avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | OH | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Mar 16, 2025 | ND | 1 | 7 | Yes |
| Mar 14, 2025 | MO | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Mar 3, 2025 | MO | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Feb 23, 2025 | IN | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Feb 7, 2025 | NC | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Feb 3, 2025 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 9, 2025 | PA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Dec 18, 2024 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Nov 9, 2024 | AR | 3 | 2 | Yes |
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 Kentucky average covers 21,728 vehicle and 37,986 driver inspections of all Kentucky-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
24 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 40 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Kentucky share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 10 | 79.2% | 62.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 1 | 12.5% | 4.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 8.3% | 17.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 2 | 2 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 2 | 2 |
| Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141A | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39341BNPB | 1 | 1 |
| No/improper breakaway or emergency braking Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343 | 1 | 1 |
| Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393128BCLWV | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| A liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1LLEAK | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Has more two or more plies are exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TRPET | 1 | 1 |
| Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2 | 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 Kentucky column is the mix across all Kentucky-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 | 1497989 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC736743 |
| Legal name | MLK LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 90,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 13, 2018) |
| USDOT number added | May 5, 2006 · 20 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 12, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesOtherPharmaceuticals
Questions about MLK LLC
What does MLK LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for MLK LLC (MC736743), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about MLK LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking MLK LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1497989. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (502) 407-1250, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC736743, 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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