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NKA TRANSPORTATION INC

USDOT 1316346 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated Company officer: BRUCE HETZLER Company officer 2: JOE LEHMANN General Freight Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects Intermodal Containers Dry Bulk Beverages +2 more Based in SIDNEY, OH Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Sep 6, 2024
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 4 fatalities on crash record 20 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Company officer: BRUCE HETZLER
Company officer 2: JOE LEHMANN
Cargo: General Freight, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Intermodal Containers
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — NKA TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 1316346)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): BRUCE HETZLER (Company officer); JOE LEHMANN (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 4 fatalities on crash record — 20 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1316346/
As of: Jul 19, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 18.2% vs peer median 15.8% (worse). n=26096 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1316346
In FMCSA records since Dec 29, 2004 (~21y)
MC / docket MC508110
Company officer BRUCE HETZLER
Company officer 2 JOE LEHMANN
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Intermodal Containers, Dry Bulk, Beverages, Paper Products, Other (AUTO PARTS)
Fleet size 38 units
Drivers 37
Annual mileage 2,256,437 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (888) 498-8456
Email: [email protected]
Physical
777 S KUTHER RD
SIDNEY, OH 45365
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1316346
In FMCSA records since Dec 29, 2004 (~21y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 2,256,437 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 18.2% vs 23.4% -5.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.73 vs 1.80 -1.07
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 38 0 0
Trailers 52 74 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 20 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 1 2 3
Tow-away 0 1 2 3
Crash reports 0 1 2 3

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 51 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 22 22 0
OOS inspections 0 3 0
OOS percentage 0% 13.64% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
38
Drivers
37
Inspections
51
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
18.2%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
3
20 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

NKA TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in SIDNEY, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1316346. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 38 power units and 37 drivers, with 51 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 18.2%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

NKA TRANSPORTATION INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 38 power units and 37 drivers, with 1 year on FMCSA's records, based in Sidney, OH. Across 27 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

27 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 13% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (14) and TN (6), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 38 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 37 drivers; Volvo, Vanr, and Van guard are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 18.2% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 26,096 ACTIVE carriers operating 19–57 power units (±50% of this carrier's 38 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 26,096 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
18.2%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
15.8%
Median across 26,096 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +2.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
7 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
7 violations
3 OOS · 42.9%
Hours of Service
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Ohio (OH) 12 1 8.3% Mar 16, 2026
Kentucky (KY) 4 1 25.0% Mar 4, 2026
Tennessee (TN) 4 1 25.0% Feb 17, 2026
Indiana (IN) 1 0 0.0% Aug 7, 2025
Michigan (MI) 1 0 0.0% Sep 12, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 46
Vanguard 29
Stri 5
Vang 3
Hyundai Translead 3
CIMC 2
Peterbilt 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 0.11 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 3 — 1.10 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 4 — 4.00 4 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (51 rows) View all 51 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87320195 Mar 16, 2026 OH 2 PIQUA OH
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PXE0228 · 4V4NC9EH0RN640780
1 393.9A-LSLIWR Yes
87201571 Mar 4, 2026 KY 3 LONDON
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWY4870 · 4V4NC9EH2RN640778
0 — No
87084631 Feb 17, 2026 TN 3 GALLATIN TN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWY4870 · 4V4NC9EH2RN640778
0 — No
86928212 Jan 29, 2026 OH 2 VAN WERT OH
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWY4870 · 4V4NC9EH2RN640778
1 396.17C-PI No
85899097 Sep 26, 2025 OH 2 EATON OH
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWK9379 · 4V4NC9EH0HN965721
0 — No
85790620 Sep 12, 2025 MI 3 ROAD
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWK9382 · 4V4NC9EG6HN989559
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
85479871 Aug 7, 2025 IN 3 GREENWOOD IN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWE3757 · 4V4NC9EG4HN992217
4 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS3, 395.24 No
85387038 Jul 31, 2025 OH 3 ST MARYS OH
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWK9374 · 4V4NC9EG9HN980290
0 — No
84970547 Jun 15, 2025 TN 3 LAWRENCEBURG TN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Volkswagon
OH PWY4869 · 4V4NC9EHXRN640768
1 392.2-SLLCP No
84633635 May 9, 2025 OH 3 ST MARYS OH
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWE3757 · 4V4NC9EG4HN992217
0 — No
84501204 Apr 28, 2025 KY 3 LOUISVILLE
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWY4870 · 4V4NC9EH2RN640778
1 392.2 No
83455326 Dec 18, 2024 OH 2 EATON OH
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWV2995 · 4V4NC9EH8LN223348
0 — No
83272203 Nov 27, 2024 OH 2 HUNTSVILLE OH
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWK4701 · 4V4NC9EH8LN223351
0 — No
83174815 Nov 14, 2024 OH 2 EATON OH
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWK9378 · 4V4NC9EH9HN965720
0 — No
83048967 Oct 31, 2024 KY 2 SHEPHERDSVILLE
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWE3337 · 4V4NC9EG2HN992216
0 — No
82735514 Sep 23, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PWP2942 · 1NPTL4EX0MD748580
0 — No
82526025 Aug 22, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWK4702 · 4V4NC9EHXLN223352
0 — No
82525176 Aug 19, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE INSPECTION
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWK4702 · 4V4NC9EHXLN223352
0 — No
82478406 Aug 19, 2024 TN 3 tn-mt.-juliet-tn
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWK9376 · 4V4NC9EH9HN965717
0 — No
82352393 Aug 6, 2024 TN 1 ARDMORE TN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWY4871 · 4V4NC9EH4RN640779
1 393.75(a)(3) Yes
82313667 Aug 5, 2024 KY 1 FRANKLIN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWK9376 · 4V4NC9EH9HN965717
6 396.3(a)(1), 392.2, 393.47(e) Yes
82177724 Jul 22, 2024 OH 3 ROAD SIDE INSPECTION
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWK4702 · 4V4NC9EHXLN223352
0 — No
81943024 Jun 18, 2024 TN 3 MURFREESBORO TN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PXA1337 · 4V4NC9EH0RN640780
0 — No
81829778 Jun 10, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWK4701 · 4V4NC9EH8LN223351
0 — No
81708042 May 19, 2024 TN 1 STANTON TN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
TN PWY4869 · 4V4NC9EHXRN640768
0 — No
Recent Crashes (20 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
OH0258240020 Dec 5, 2025 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
KY0073211774 Jul 17, 2025 KY 0 2 Yes No Injury
KY0073183598 May 6, 2025 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
AR2023562516 Oct 15, 2023 AR 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0904389281 Oct 13, 2023 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
AR2023553391 Sep 3, 2023 AR 2 1 Yes No Fatal
TX6AHDHQE1C9 Apr 21, 2022 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TN0103116350 Oct 12, 2021 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0212075087 Apr 21, 2021 OH 1 0 Yes No Fatal
OH0203219742 Dec 7, 2020 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0300650786 Sep 9, 2020 TN 1 2 Yes No Fatal
ILX001747309 Nov 8, 2019 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX5BM9HQE1DT Sep 25, 2018 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903225760 Sep 21, 2018 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903114307 Mar 9, 2018 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0166030786 Mar 7, 2016 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0156056258 May 4, 2015 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
WV000021329A Jul 14, 2010 WV 0 2 Yes No Injury
OH0106418895 Jan 11, 2010 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0098129170 Jul 17, 2009 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC508110
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Dec 27, 2024 MC508110-C VOL REVOCATION VOL →
Mar 4, 2005 MC508110-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Mar 3, 2005 MC508110-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT28745A 91X $1,000,000 Sep 6, 2024 On file ACTIVE
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY LFT0013541 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2024 Sep 6, 2024 REPLACED
SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY CPI40025Z0 34 — Apr 1, 2016 On file ACTIVE
SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY MCV40001B0 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2016 May 1, 2024 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA 3IFJ810-635J8969-TIL-07 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2007 Apr 1, 2016 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA 3IFJ630-635J8957-TIL-07 CARGO — Apr 1, 2007 Apr 1, 2016 CANCELLED
MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE USA INC. BVR8403132 CARGO — Apr 1, 2006 Apr 1, 2007 REPLACED
MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE USA INC. BVR8403132 BIPD — Apr 1, 2006 Apr 1, 2007 REPLACED
MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA BVR 8403132 CARGO — Feb 10, 2006 Apr 1, 2006 REPLACED
MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA BVR 8403132 BIPD — Feb 10, 2006 Apr 1, 2006 REPLACED
MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA BVR 840 3132-00 BIPD — Feb 10, 2005 Feb 10, 2006 REPLACED
MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA BVR 840 31 32-00 CARGO — Feb 10, 2005 Feb 10, 2006 REPLACED
MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA BVR 8402035 BIPD — Feb 2, 2005 Feb 10, 2005 REPLACED
MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA BVR 8402053 BIPD — Feb 2, 2005 Feb 10, 2005 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 27, 2024
    authority
    REVOKED — HOUSEHOLD GOODS CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Dec 27, 2024
    authority
    REVOKED — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Sep 6, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. May 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Apr 1, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  6. Apr 1, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  7. Mar 31, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Apr 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE USA INC.
  9. Apr 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  10. Feb 10, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  11. Feb 10, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  12. Feb 10, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  13. Feb 10, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ROADSIDE OH 8 0
EATON OH OH 3 0
CHARLESTON MO MO 2 0
ST MARYS OH OH 2 0
IH 35 NORTHBOUND DEVINE TX 2 0
LITTLE ROCK AR AR 1 0
I-57 SB IL 1 0
GARY IN IN 1 0
GREENWOOD IN IN 1 0
TERRE HAUTE IN IN 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 7 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.23 Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.55(c)(2) CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.70(b) Defective/improper fifth wheel assemblies Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify NKA TRANSPORTATION INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about NKA TRANSPORTATION INC

Is NKA TRANSPORTATION INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. NKA TRANSPORTATION INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1316346 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is NKA TRANSPORTATION INC's safety rating? ▾
NKA TRANSPORTATION INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has NKA TRANSPORTATION INC had? ▾
51 roadside inspections are on file for NKA TRANSPORTATION INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is NKA TRANSPORTATION INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
NKA TRANSPORTATION INC's peak out-of-service rate is 18.2% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is NKA TRANSPORTATION INC based? ▾
NKA TRANSPORTATION INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 777 S KUTHER RD, SIDNEY, Ohio 45365. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does NKA TRANSPORTATION INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. NKA TRANSPORTATION INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC508110). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does NKA TRANSPORTATION INC operate? ▾
NKA TRANSPORTATION INC self-reports 38 power units and 37 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has NKA TRANSPORTATION INC had any crashes? ▾
20 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for NKA TRANSPORTATION INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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