MLK TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION

USDOT 2114132 • 7360 BRISTOW CT, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92154

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,114,132
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6196616296
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
1
Physical Address
7360 BRISTOW CT, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92154
Mailing Address
7295 SIEMPRE VIVA RD, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92154
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Aug 30, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-736984ACTIVEUnknownAug 30, 2024

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary014-76-7438ON FILEAug 30, 2024Feb 13, 2025
MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO6SIA3-548298ON FILEDec 27, 2013Dec 27, 2014

Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary014-76-7438CANCELLEDAug 30, 2023Aug 30, 2024
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary014-76-7438REPLACEDAug 30, 2022Aug 30, 2023
HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryRT-HSIC-CA-0000082-02REPLACEDAug 30, 2021Aug 30, 2022
HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryRT-HSIC-CA-0000082-01REPLACEDAug 30, 2020Aug 30, 2021
HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryRT-HSIC-CA-0000082-00REPLACEDAug 30, 2019Aug 30, 2020
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQCAD-98996-01REPLACEDDec 6, 2018Aug 30, 2019
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQCAD-98996-01CANCELLEDDec 6, 2018Oct 1, 2019
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQCAD-98996-01CANCELLEDOct 1, 2018Dec 6, 2018
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMTX-LAET01-1600174CANCELLEDDec 27, 2016Dec 27, 2017
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMTX-LCET01-1500003REPLACEDDec 27, 2015Dec 27, 2016
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMTX-LCET01-1500003CANCELLEDDec 27, 2015Jan 26, 2017
MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary6SAA3-548298CANCELLEDDec 27, 2014Dec 27, 2015
MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO6SIA3-548298CANCELLEDDec 27, 2013Nov 15, 2014
MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO6SIA3-548298REPLACEDDec 27, 2013Dec 27, 2013
MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary6SAA3-548298CANCELLEDDec 27, 2013Dec 27, 2014
MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary6SAA3-548298CANCELLEDDec 27, 2012Dec 27, 2013
MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO6SIA3-548298CANCELLEDDec 27, 2012Dec 27, 2013
MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary6SAA3-548298CANCELLEDDec 27, 2011Dec 27, 2012

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA014-76-7438BIPD/PrimaryFeb 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025
CANCELNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA014-76-7438BIPD/PrimaryAug 30, 2024Aug 30, 2024
TERM/REPLNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA014-76-7438BIPD/PrimaryAug 30, 2023Aug 30, 2023
TERM/REPLHOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYRT-HSIC-CA-0000082-02BIPD/PrimaryAug 30, 2022Aug 30, 2022
TERM/REPLHOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYRT-HSIC-CA-0000082-01BIPD/PrimaryAug 30, 2021Aug 30, 2021
TERM/REPLHOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYRT-HSIC-CA-0000082-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 30, 2020Aug 30, 2020
TERM/CANCLQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYQCAD-98996-01BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2019Oct 1, 2019
TERM/REPLQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYQCAD-98996-01BIPD/PrimaryAug 30, 2019Aug 30, 2019
CANCELQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYQCAD-98996-01BIPD/PrimaryDec 6, 2018Dec 6, 2018
CANCELUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYMTX-LAET01-1600174BIPD/PrimaryDec 27, 2017Dec 27, 2017
TERM/CANCLUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYMTX-LCET01-1500003BIPD/PrimaryJan 26, 2017Jan 26, 2017
TERM/REPLUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYMTX-LCET01-1500003BIPD/PrimaryDec 27, 2016Dec 27, 2016
CANCELMONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY6SAA3-548298BIPD/PrimaryDec 27, 2015Dec 27, 2015
CANCELMONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY6SIA3-548298CARGODec 27, 2014Dec 27, 2014
CANCELMONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY6SAA3-548298BIPD/PrimaryDec 27, 2014Dec 27, 2014
TERM/CANCLMONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY6SIA3-548298CARGONov 15, 2014Nov 15, 2014
TERM/REPLMONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY6SIA3-548298CARGODec 27, 2013Dec 27, 2013
CANCELMONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY6SIA3-548298CARGODec 27, 2013Dec 27, 2013
CANCELMONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY6SAA3-548298BIPD/PrimaryDec 27, 2013Dec 27, 2013
CANCELMONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY6SAA3-548298BIPD/PrimaryDec 27, 2012Dec 27, 2012

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-736984INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (7 events)

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Authority Action History (7 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC736984CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 5, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 30, 2024
MC736984MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDOct 9, 2018Unknown
MC736984CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 30, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 23, 2015
MC736984CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 1, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 24, 2014
MC736984CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 2, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 24, 2013
MC736984CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 30, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 27, 2012
MC736984MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 6, 2012REVOKEDJan 2, 2018

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Oct 25, 2011New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No ContactACTIVEJan 25, 2012

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

Inspections
28
Violations
21
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.1%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
3
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 28 of 28 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states28 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (21 violations from 28 inspections)

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Violation Summary (21 violations from 28 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(a)390.21T(a)10General/Admin
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
7.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-16.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.75vs nat'l 1.80
-1.05 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (28 inspections)

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Inspection History (28 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 16, 202583665935RAINBOW IFCALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLSOANo
Dec 6, 202483345407OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.95A4-EEUS, 393.11A1-LFTSMNo
Oct 3, 202482837278OTAY MESA IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 18, 202482738188OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 24, 202482490289SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 2STOU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 22, 202482200143SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 8, 202482076185OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 26, 202482013706GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9(a), 392.2No
Jun 7, 202481831965OTAY MESA INSPECTION FACILITYCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 4, 202481810517RAINBOW IFCALevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.47(e), 393.53(b)No
May 8, 202481594674RAINBOW IFCALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Mar 8, 202481088122GILROY IFCALevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 6, 202483826403ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 19, 202380453627OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.95(a), 390.21T(a), 392.2Yes
Nov 20, 202380227573RAINBOW IFCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Nov 1, 202380085886OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 27, 202380054598OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 25, 202380044906RAINBOW IFCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 396.3(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3)Yes
Aug 29, 202379589685RAINBOW IFCALevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 18, 202379203423OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1VANR SEMI-TRAILER2396.5(b), 396.3(a)(1)No
Jul 11, 202379126651SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 15, 202378908713SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 13, 202378886466SAN DIEGOCAUSLevel 1VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 11, 202378872251CASTAIC IFCALevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 29, 202378793895RoadsideCALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
May 10, 202378601669CASTAIC IFCALevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 7, 202378565774SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 24, 202378460976RAINBOW IFCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1396.3(a)(1)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

11 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-052025-01
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 25, 2022CATOW00SOLANA BEACHRT 5 / 2835 FEET SOUTH of MANCHESTER AVENUE...LZ5788MLK TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION
Apr 19, 2021CAINJURY01SAN JUAN CAPISTRANORT5 SB/1500ft S SAN JUAN CREEK RD...997454MLK TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION

Compliance Timeline

25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 13, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Aug 30, 2024
Authority
Aug 30, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Aug 30, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Aug 30, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 25, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 30, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 19, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 30, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 30, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 6, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 27, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 26, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 27, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 27, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 27, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 27, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 15, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 27, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 27, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 27, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 27, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 25, 2012
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Oct 25, 2011
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact

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