KIRK CARRIERS LLC
USDOT 1915407 • 520 ALBERTSON RD, THOMASVILLE, NC, 27360
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-686195 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 21, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | CARGO | AU202300019262 | ON FILE | Apr 10, 2023 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202300019262 | ON FILE | Apr 10, 2023 | Apr 10, 2024 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6042708 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2017 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6042708 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2017 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6042708 | REPLACED | Apr 10, 2017 | Apr 10, 2023 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6042708 | REPLACED | Apr 10, 2017 | Apr 10, 2023 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2E2 45 16 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2015 | Apr 10, 2017 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2E2 45 16 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2015 | May 17, 2017 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2V2 45 17 | REPLACED | Apr 10, 2012 | Sep 1, 2015 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2V2 45 17 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2012 | May 20, 2016 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2E2 45 17 | REPLACED | Jul 24, 2009 | Apr 10, 2012 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2E2 45 17 | CANCELLED | Jul 24, 2009 | May 20, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202300019262 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202300019262 | CARGO | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 6042708 | CARGO | Jun 23, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 6042708 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 6042708 | CARGO | Apr 10, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 6042708 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2E2 45 16 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2017 | May 17, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2E2 45 16 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2017 | Apr 10, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2V2 45 17 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2016 | May 20, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2V2 45 17 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2E2 45 17 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2012 | May 20, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2E2 45 17 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2012 | Apr 10, 2012 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC686195 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2023 |
| MC686195 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2017 |
| MC686195 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2009 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (31 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620B | 107.620B | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.2D-HMGRMC | 172.2D-HMGRMC | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (42 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | DURHAM | 40 | ...067235 | KIRK CARRIERS LLC |
| Feb 21, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT AIRY | 74 | ...KE7140 | KIRK CARRIERS LLC |
| Nov 9, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENSBORO | 40 | ...067235 | KIRK CARRIERS LLC |
| May 23, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENSBORO | 85 | ...LY0639 | KIRK CARRIERS LLC |
| Oct 24, 2018 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2018 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2018 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records