NK TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2089979 • 9219 INDIANAPOLIS BLV SUITE C102, HIGHLAND, IN, 46322
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-729179 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 7, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 012-01-9679 | ON FILE | Apr 16, 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 012-01-9679 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT20814A | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2024 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0734300 | REPLACED | Apr 17, 2023 | Apr 16, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 375796001 | REPLACED | Apr 17, 2022 | Apr 17, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 375796001 | REPLACED | Apr 17, 2022 | Apr 17, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2037733 | REPLACED | Apr 17, 2020 | Apr 17, 2022 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-03367-19 | CANCELLED | Oct 22, 2019 | Apr 17, 2020 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-03367-19 | REPLACED | Apr 17, 2019 | Oct 22, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2974673 | CANCELLED | Mar 5, 2018 | Apr 17, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2974673 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2016 | Mar 5, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2974673 | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2016 | Aug 1, 2016 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0059984 | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2015 | May 24, 2016 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0059984 | REPLACED | Apr 17, 2015 | Apr 17, 2016 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-02568-14 | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2014 | Apr 17, 2015 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013TU0036300 | REPLACED | Apr 17, 2013 | Apr 17, 2014 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7689594 | CANCELLED | Apr 25, 2012 | Oct 9, 2012 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7689594 | REPLACED | Jun 8, 2011 | Apr 25, 2012 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7689594 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2010 | Jun 8, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 012-01-9679 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 012-01-9679 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT20814A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2025 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0734300 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2024 | Apr 16, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 375796001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2023 | Apr 17, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2037733 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2022 | Apr 17, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 375796001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2022 | Apr 17, 2022 |
| CANCEL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-03367-19 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2020 | Apr 17, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-03367-19 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2019 | Oct 22, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2974673 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2019 | Apr 17, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2974673 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2018 | Mar 5, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2974673 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 1, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0059984 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2016 | May 24, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0059984 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2016 | Apr 17, 2016 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-02568-14 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2015 | Apr 17, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013TU0036300 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2014 | Apr 17, 2014 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7689594 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2012 | Oct 9, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7689594 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2012 | Apr 25, 2012 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7689594 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2011 | Jun 8, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-729179 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC729179 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2025 |
| MC729179 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2020 |
| MC729179 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2019 |
| MC729179 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2016 |
| MC729179 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2016 |
| MC729179 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2015 |
| MC729179 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 22, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC729179 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2011 |
| MC729179 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 18, 2010 | REVOKED | Oct 15, 2012 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2011 | New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit | ACTIVE | Nov 21, 2011 |
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
28 states • 54 inspections
Violation Summary (85 violations from 54 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DIPWD | Driver - Improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (54 inspections)
Showing 50 of 54
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN MARCOS | N 3100 IH 35 | ...354363 | NK TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 11, 2026 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEEP WATER | RT 61 - DEEPWATER MTN RD | ...547884 | NK TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 9, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WALTERBORO | 57NB | ...851448 | NK TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 17, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | TABOR CITY | 410 | ...851496 | NK TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 23, 2020 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events