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MLK TRUCKING LLC

LAWRENCE, KS

USDOT 1565562 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: MITCHELL KELLEY General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Based in LAWRENCE, KS Grade A · 100
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
Coverage resumed · Feb 19, 2016
Common (Property) reinstated · Feb 25, 2016
Policy effective · Apr 28, 2024
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 2892 days Mar 20, 2008 → Feb 19, 2016
  • Common (Property) gap · 2892 days Inactive Mar 26, 2008 → reinstated Feb 25, 2016
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Details →
Company officer: MITCHELL KELLEY
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — MLK TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 1565562)
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: $750,000
Officer(s): MITCHELL KELLEY (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 2892 days — Mar 20, 2008 → Feb 19, 2016
  • Common (Property) gap · 2892 days — Inactive Mar 26, 2008 → reinstated Feb 25, 2016

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1565562/
As of: Jul 20, 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 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 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
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA 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

BOC-3 agent

#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1565562
In FMCSA records since Oct 13, 2006 (~19y)
MC / docket MC580589
Company officer MITCHELL KELLEY
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 119,391 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (785) 760-6393
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1053 E 1479 RD
LAWRENCE, KS 66046
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1565562
In FMCSA records since Oct 13, 2006 (~19y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 119,391 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

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 2 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 5 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 4 4 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
5
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
2
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MLK TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in LAWRENCE, KS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1565562. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections on file. 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 is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

MLK TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Lawrence, KS. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (1) and FL (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLLR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Kenworth, Hyundai Translead, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.
OOS order history
2 out-of-service orders issued against this carrier.

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 26, 2008 to Feb 25, 2016 (2892 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 20, 2008 to Feb 19, 2016 (2892 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-03 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Hours of Service
1 violation
Unsafe Driving
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Florida (FL) 1 0 0.0% Mar 3, 2025
Georgia (GA) 1 0 0.0% Mar 11, 2026
South Carolina (SC) 1 0 0.0% Dec 5, 2025
Tennessee (TN) 1 0 0.0% Mar 1, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 5
Hyundai Translead 2
Great Dane 2
Utility 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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 0.30 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 4.50 5 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

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

Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87287869 Mar 11, 2026 GA 3 PERRY GA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
KS 260485 · 1XKYDP9X2LJ290762
2 392.2-SLLLR, 395.22G-ELDMFV No
86490068 Dec 5, 2025 SC 3 CHAPIN SC
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
KS 260485 · 1XKYDP9X2LJ290762
0 — No
84058893 Mar 3, 2025 FL 3 OCALA FL
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
KS 218677 · 1XKYDP9XXLJ362145
0 — No
84009664 Mar 1, 2025 TN 3 MANCHESTER TN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
KS 260485 · 1XKYDP9X2LJ290762
0 — No
79394220 Aug 11, 2023 NC 3 nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-n
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
KS 218677 · 1XKYDP9XXLJ362145
2 395.24(d), 395.22(h)(2) No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
ILX002530569 Feb 4, 2022 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
AR2020503495 Jan 21, 2020 AR 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC580589
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (2 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
Feb 25, 2016 MC580589-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Nov 3, 2006 MC580589-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (22 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN370783 91X $750,000 Apr 28, 2024 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT00788A BIPD/Primary — Apr 28, 2023 Apr 28, 2024 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA2071416 BIPD/Primary — Apr 28, 2020 Apr 28, 2023 REPLACED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0068079 BIPD/Primary — Apr 28, 2019 Apr 28, 2020 CANCELLED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN 02TRM022922-02 BIPD/Primary — Apr 28, 2018 Apr 28, 2019 CANCELLED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN 02TRM022922-01 BIPD/Primary — Apr 28, 2017 Apr 28, 2018 CANCELLED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 2881221 BIPD/Primary — Feb 19, 2016 Apr 28, 2017 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 2881221 BIPD/Primary — Feb 19, 2016 Feb 19, 2016 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 2892 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 20, 2008 to Feb 19, 2016
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0045525 CARGO — Dec 13, 2007 Mar 20, 2008 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0045525 BIPD/Primary — Dec 13, 2007 Mar 20, 2008 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0045525 BIPD/Primary — Sep 12, 2007 Dec 13, 2007 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0045525 CARGO — Sep 12, 2007 Dec 13, 2007 CANCELLED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. IMP 7957835 CARGO — Nov 21, 2006 Oct 6, 2006 REPLACED
OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY 50 KSA001006 CARGO — Oct 6, 2006 Nov 21, 2006 REPLACED
OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY 50 KSA001006 BIPD/Primary — Oct 6, 2006 Oct 6, 2006 REPLACED
OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY 50 KSA001006 CARGO — Oct 6, 2006 Dec 7, 2006 CANCELLED
OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY 50 KSA001006 CARGO — Oct 6, 2006 Sep 12, 2007 CANCELLED
OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY 50 KSA001006 BIPD/Primary — Oct 6, 2006 Sep 12, 2007 CANCELLED
OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY 50 KSA001006 BIPD/Primary — Oct 6, 2006 Oct 6, 2006 REPLACED
OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY 50 KSA001006 BIPD/Primary — Oct 6, 2006 Dec 7, 2006 CANCELLED
OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY 50 KSA001006 CARGO — Oct 6, 2006 Oct 6, 2006 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 28, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  2. Apr 28, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  3. Apr 28, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Apr 28, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Apr 29, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Apr 28, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
  7. Apr 28, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
  8. Apr 24, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Apr 28, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  10. Feb 25, 2016
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Feb 19, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  12. Dec 4, 2008
    oos
    Out-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
  13. Mar 26, 2008
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Mar 26, 2008
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  15. Mar 26, 2008
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 2892 days (through Feb 25, 2016)
  16. Mar 20, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Mar 20, 2008
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 2892 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 19, 2016)
  18. Dec 13, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. Dec 13, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Sep 18, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  21. Sep 12, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Aug 2, 2007
    oos
    Out-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
  23. Dec 7, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Nov 21, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Oct 6, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
  26. Oct 6, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
OCALA FL FL 1 0
PERRY GA GA 1 0
CHAPIN SC SC 1 0
MANCHESTER TN TN 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
395.22(h)(2) Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet Hours of Service 1 0
395.24(d) ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify MLK TRUCKING LLC

  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 MLK TRUCKING LLC

Is MLK TRUCKING LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. MLK TRUCKING LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1565562 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 MLK TRUCKING LLC's safety rating? ▾
MLK TRUCKING LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has MLK TRUCKING LLC had? ▾
5 roadside inspections are on file for MLK TRUCKING LLC 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 MLK TRUCKING LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
MLK TRUCKING LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 5 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is MLK TRUCKING LLC based? ▾
MLK TRUCKING LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1053 E 1479 RD, LAWRENCE, Kansas 66046. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MLK TRUCKING LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. MLK TRUCKING LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC580589). 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 MLK TRUCKING LLC operate? ▾
MLK TRUCKING LLC self-reports 2 power units and 2 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 MLK TRUCKING LLC had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MLK TRUCKING LLC 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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