HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1736240-king-motor-freight-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 21:32 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
KING MOTOR FREIGHT INC
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 average85.7% vs Minnesota average 25.5%.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (612) 999-0776, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC635992.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 of 7 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
5 of 10 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 12 | Yes |
| Jul 3, 2025 | TX | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| May 15, 2025 | IA | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Apr 23, 2025 | NM | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Mar 4, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 10 | No |
| Feb 22, 2025 | IA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Feb 4, 2025 | MO | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Jan 13, 2025 | NC | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Nov 26, 2024 | AZ | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| Nov 19, 2024 | KY | 3 | 2 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Minnesota average covers 31,537 vehicle and 62,847 driver inspections of all Minnesota-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
42 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 13 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 56 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Minnesota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 7 | 61.9% | 65.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 2 | 21.4% | 14.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 9.5% | 3.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 7.1% | 16.7% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 3 | 2 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 2 | 2 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 2 | 0 |
| Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375C | 2 | 0 |
| Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance License-related: Low · Driver Fitness · code 38351ANSOUT | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958AELD | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Minnesota column is the mix across all Minnesota-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | Saint Cloud, MN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1736240 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC635992 |
| Legal name | KING MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 158,946 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 4, 2019) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 8, 2008 · 18 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 26, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatU.S. MailRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about KING MOTOR FREIGHT INC
What does KING MOTOR FREIGHT INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for KING MOTOR FREIGHT INC (MC635992), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about KING MOTOR FREIGHT INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. The MCS-150 was last updated Sep 26, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking KING MOTOR FREIGHT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1736240. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (612) 999-0776, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC635992, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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