HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4539611-bkn-trucking-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 17:13 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
BKN Trucking LLC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
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.
- Phone number also used by an older company with inactive authorityBorana Express LLC (USDOT 3619631). A new registration that shares contact details with an inactive company can be a legitimate successor, or a carrier re-registering under a new name.
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, (619) 952-1128, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1801267.
- 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) | MC1801267 | Primary | United Financial Casualty Company Policy CA870760358 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 4, 2026 | 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
2 of 3 · California avg 19.8%
1 of 4 · California avg 6.3%
Where it was inspected 3 states and provinces, 24 months
- CA 2 50.0%
- MO 1 25.0%
- NM 1 25.0%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 1
1 tractor
Freightliner 2
1 power unit 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: 1
1 semi-trailer
Hyundai Translead 2
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
CH Robinson Company 1Liberty Packaging 1Aaf Flanders 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.
4 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | NM | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CA | 1 | 9 | Yes |
| May 17, 2026 | MO | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| May 10, 2026 | CA | 2 | 4 | 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 California average covers 398,391 vehicle and 509,953 driver inspections of all California-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
11 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 16 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 | 81.8% | 71.8% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 9.1% | 16.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 2 | 0 |
| Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. Drugs · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3924ADOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCFSBD | 1 | 0 |
| 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 · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EENA | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Lamps improper color height location. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LCHL | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 4539611 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1801267 |
| Legal name | BKN TRUCKING LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 25, 2026 · 7 months ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General Freight
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about BKN Trucking LLC
What does BKN Trucking LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1801267: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about BKN Trucking LLC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. 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 BKN Trucking LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4539611. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (619) 952-1128, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1801267, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (619) 952-1128
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borana Express LLC High risk Carrier |
Sioux Falls, SD | 3619631 | MC1235920 | 1 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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