L & K FREIGHT LINE INC
USDOT 2049935 • 1710 JOE BATTLE LOT B, EL PASO, TX, 79936
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Broker | MC-1410473 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 5, 2025 |
| Contract Carrier | MC-981442 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 17, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L24A1185 | ON FILE | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| UNIVERSAL FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 10000990 | ON FILE | Apr 19, 2024 | Apr 25, 2025 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L23A1185 | REPLACED | Dec 16, 2023 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 60008990 | CANCELLED | Apr 21, 2023 | Apr 21, 2024 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 60008990 | REPLACED | Apr 21, 2023 | Apr 19, 2024 |
| TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BBRCXLTTX011200_060190_01 | REPLACED | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 16, 2023 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 60008990 | REPLACED | Apr 21, 2022 | Apr 21, 2023 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 60008990 | CANCELLED | Apr 21, 2022 | Apr 22, 2023 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 60008990 | REPLACED | Apr 21, 2022 | Apr 21, 2022 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 60008990 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 21, 2022 | Jun 8, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP74246 00 | REPLACED | Dec 16, 2021 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP62663 00 | REPLACED | Dec 16, 2020 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WGTTX000705-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WGTTX000705-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 16, 2019 | Mar 6, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 1460356 | REPLACED | Nov 25, 2019 | Dec 16, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 0744045 | CANCELLED | May 22, 2019 | Nov 26, 2019 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-44-2-180125 | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 2018 | May 22, 2019 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-44-2-180125 | CANCELLED | Aug 3, 2018 | Oct 24, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 3874263 | REPLACED | Aug 3, 2016 | Aug 3, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L24A1185 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 10000990 | SURETY | Apr 25, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L23A1185 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 60008990 | SURETY | Apr 21, 2024 | Apr 21, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 60008990 | SURETY | Apr 19, 2024 | Apr 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BBRCXLTTX011200_060190_01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2023 | Dec 16, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 60008990 | SURETY | Apr 22, 2023 | Apr 22, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 60008990 | SURETY | Apr 21, 2023 | Apr 21, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP74246 00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 60008990 | SURETY | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 8, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 60008990 | SURETY | Apr 21, 2022 | Apr 21, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP62663 00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2021 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | WGTTX000705-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | WGTTX000705-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2020 | Mar 6, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 1460356 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 16, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 0744045 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2019 | Nov 26, 2019 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-44-2-180125 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2019 | May 22, 2019 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-44-2-180125 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2018 | Oct 24, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 3874263 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2018 | Aug 3, 2018 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1410473 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2025 |
| MC1410473 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2024 |
| MC1410473 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2023 |
| MC1410473 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 11, 2022 |
| MC1410473 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Apr 29, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC981442 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2020 |
| MC981442 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2020 |
| MC981442 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2019 |
| MC981442 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 23, 2019 |
| MC981442 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 12, 2016 | — | 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
16 states • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (101 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 13 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 7 | 7 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 4 | 4 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 2 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F12 | 395.8F12 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2018 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records