HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2927639-skd-auto-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 16:58 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
SKD Auto Transport Inc
Doing business as SKD Auto Transport
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How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.9% vs Minnesota average 25.5%.
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, (415) 513-2074, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC988167.
- 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) | MC988167 | Primary | Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company Policy CA-ZB3465 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 11, 2018 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
9 of 22 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
2 of 34 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 8 states and provinces, 24 months
- IA 13 38.2%
- MN 5 14.7%
- TX 5 14.7%
- MO 4 11.8%
- CO 3 8.8%
- OK 2 5.9%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 21
14 tractors · 7 straight trucks
Western Star 11Freightliner 10Ram/Dodge 2Kenworth 1Peterbilt 1
13 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 18
17 semi-trailers · 1 straight truck
Cottrell 8
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Manheim Dallas 2Copar 1Multi 1Secured Transport Inc 1Circle Logistics 1Majestic Transport 1RPM Laredo 1Phil Long Ford 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 25, 2026 | MO | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 10, 2026 | MO | 2 | 3 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 31, 2026 | CO | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 23, 2026 | MO | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| May 28, 2026 | IA | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 25, 2026 | IA | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 9, 2026 | CO | 3 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 31,529 vehicle and 62,829 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
38 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 12 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 61 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 | 28 | 11 | 73.7% | 65.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 1 | 21.1% | 14.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 5.3% | 16.7% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 4 | 4 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 2 | 2 |
| Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4 | 2 | 0 |
| Inoperative/defective brakes Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348A | 2 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPDELDT | 1 | 1 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake tubing and hose adequacy Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperable tail lamp Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939T | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | Lake Elmo, MN | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Cottage Grove, MN | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 14, 2024 | New Market, MN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 2927639 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC988167 |
| Legal name | SKD AUTO TRANSPORT INC |
| DBA name | SKD AUTO TRANSPORT |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 13 |
| Drivers | 17 |
| Annual mileage | 1,475,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 12, 2016 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @skdautotransport.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 13 | 0 |
| Trailers | 13 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
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 SKD Auto Transport Inc
What does SKD Auto Transport Inc's operating authority allow?
MC988167: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about SKD Auto Transport Inc is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking SKD Auto Transport Inc?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2927639. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (415) 513-2074, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC988167, 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 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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