B&K GRADING AND PAVING LLC
B&K GRADING AND PAVING LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 69 power units and 40 drivers, based in Aiken, SC. Across 88 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 19.3% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.4% national average, with 2 reportable crashes. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with BUILDERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for motor carrier of property (except household goods) and common.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 2.30% vs peer 0.60% · Vehicle 35.3% vs peer 17.2% Details →
- 2 fatalities on crash record 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — B&K GRADING AND PAVING LLC (USDOT 2104804) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 2.30% vs peer 0.60% · Vehicle 35.3% vs peer 17.2% • 2 fatalities on crash record — 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 2 active operating authorities • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — BUILDERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — Service of Process Agents, Inc. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2104804/ As of: Sep 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 · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 2.3% vs peer median 0.6% (worse). Vehicle OOS 35.3% vs peer median 17.2% (worse). n=15074 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
2 active liability filings
Company profile
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2025-10-03 (352 days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceBUILDERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Sep 16, 2025
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Process AgentService of Process Agents, Inc.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1762540ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 52 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 12 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 144 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 88 | 88 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.14% | 18.18% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
B&K GRADING AND PAVING LLC had 88 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 19.3%, which is in line with the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 7.0. 2 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
88 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in SC (77) and GA (8).
19.3% out-of-service rate, near the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (26.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 28 times.
The fleet comprises 69 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 40 drivers; Kenworth, Mack, and Western Star are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 15,074 ACTIVE carriers operating 34–104 power units (±50% of this carrier's 69 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (35 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 77 | 12 | 15.6% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 8 | 5 | 62.5% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 29, 2025 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 9, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | — | 1.46 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | — | 7.46 | 7 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (144 rows) View all 144 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88423619 | Jul 14, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88387806 | Jul 10, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 88289915 | Jun 30, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-DMOVE | No |
| 88273468 | Jun 29, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88228353 | Jun 24, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88184390 | Jun 18, 2026 | SC | 1 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.205C-WR, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 88183924 | Jun 18, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88083716 | Jun 9, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88051712 | Jun 4, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 87966389 | May 27, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87897619 | May 18, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87644627 | Apr 21, 2026 | SC | 2 | GRANITEVILLE SC |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87644575 | Apr 20, 2026 | SC | 1 | WARRENVILLE SC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 3A1-BOS, 75A3-TAOL, 47E | Yes |
| 87530232 | Apr 8, 2026 | SC | 2 | AIKEN SC |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 87530092 | Apr 8, 2026 | SC | 3 | MCCORMICK SC |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | — | No |
| 87428162 | Mar 24, 2026 | SC | 3 | BEECH ISLAND SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 87392014 | Mar 23, 2026 | SC | 3 | BEECH ISLAND SC |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.41B10-MC | Yes |
| 87378807 | Mar 23, 2026 | SC | 3 | GREENWOOD SC |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87350817 | Mar 19, 2026 | GA | 1 | GROVETOWN GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 87339918 | Mar 17, 2026 | SC | 3 | GRANITEVILLE SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87309250 | Mar 17, 2026 | SC | 3 | NORTH AUGUSTA SC |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87320472 | Mar 16, 2026 | SC | 3 | GRANITEVILLE SC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSIV | No |
| 87308120 | Mar 13, 2026 | SC | 3 | ABBEVILLE SC |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87296645 | Mar 12, 2026 | SC | 3 | WARRENVILLE SC |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 87281055 | Mar 9, 2026 | SC | 2 | NORTH AUGUSTA SC |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
Recent Crashes (12 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0025266104 | Jul 30, 2025 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009783512 | Feb 11, 2025 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0024205571 | Jan 5, 2024 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0023260505 | Jul 22, 2023 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009034666 | Jun 2, 2023 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0008873516 | Jan 24, 2023 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0008323178 | Nov 22, 2021 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0021565962 | Sep 21, 2021 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0020272290 | Oct 5, 2020 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0020205810 | Jan 29, 2020 | SC | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| SC0017509678 | Jan 27, 2017 | SC | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| SC0016656296 | Nov 30, 2016 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (2 letters, 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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | MC1762540-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
| Sep 17, 2025 | MC1762540 | Daily Register | Other | Daily Register → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUILDERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAP0038553 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 16, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BUILDERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAP0038553 | BMC-91X | — | Sep 16, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 3, 2025
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRANITEVILLE SC | SC | 15 | 1 |
| AIKEN SC | SC | 11 | 0 |
| GROVETOWN GA | GA | 8 | 3 |
| SC 19 AIKEN COUNTY | SC | 8 | 0 |
| NORTH AUGUSTA SC | SC | 7 | 3 |
| SC 118 AIKEN COUNTY | SC | 7 | 3 |
| US 25 EDGEFIELD COUNTY | SC | 5 | 1 |
| WILLISTON SC | SC | 5 | 1 |
| AIKEN CNTY SECONDARY ROADS | SC | 4 | 0 |
| BELVEDERE SC | SC | 3 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 28 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC1762540
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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BUILDERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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Service of Process Agents, Inc.
BOC-3 process agent · 17,037 carriers served
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144 inspections
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12 reportable crashes
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