MLK TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION
USDOT 2114132 • 7360 BRISTOW CT, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92154
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-736984 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 30, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 014-76-7438 | ON FILE | Aug 30, 2024 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6SIA3-548298 | ON FILE | Dec 27, 2013 | Dec 27, 2014 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 014-76-7438 | CANCELLED | Aug 30, 2023 | Aug 30, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 014-76-7438 | REPLACED | Aug 30, 2022 | Aug 30, 2023 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000082-02 | REPLACED | Aug 30, 2021 | Aug 30, 2022 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000082-01 | REPLACED | Aug 30, 2020 | Aug 30, 2021 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000082-00 | REPLACED | Aug 30, 2019 | Aug 30, 2020 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-98996-01 | REPLACED | Dec 6, 2018 | Aug 30, 2019 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-98996-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2018 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-98996-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2018 | Dec 6, 2018 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MTX-LAET01-1600174 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2016 | Dec 27, 2017 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MTX-LCET01-1500003 | REPLACED | Dec 27, 2015 | Dec 27, 2016 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MTX-LCET01-1500003 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2015 | Jan 26, 2017 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-548298 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2014 | Dec 27, 2015 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6SIA3-548298 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2013 | Nov 15, 2014 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6SIA3-548298 | REPLACED | Dec 27, 2013 | Dec 27, 2013 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-548298 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2013 | Dec 27, 2014 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-548298 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2012 | Dec 27, 2013 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6SIA3-548298 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2012 | Dec 27, 2013 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-548298 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2011 | Dec 27, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-76-7438 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2025 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-76-7438 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-76-7438 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2023 | Aug 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000082-02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2022 | Aug 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000082-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2021 | Aug 30, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000082-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2020 | Aug 30, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-98996-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-98996-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2019 | Aug 30, 2019 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-98996-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2018 | Dec 6, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MTX-LAET01-1600174 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2017 | Dec 27, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MTX-LCET01-1500003 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2017 | Jan 26, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MTX-LCET01-1500003 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2016 | Dec 27, 2016 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-548298 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2015 | Dec 27, 2015 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIA3-548298 | CARGO | Dec 27, 2014 | Dec 27, 2014 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-548298 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2014 | Dec 27, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIA3-548298 | CARGO | Nov 15, 2014 | Nov 15, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIA3-548298 | CARGO | Dec 27, 2013 | Dec 27, 2013 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIA3-548298 | CARGO | Dec 27, 2013 | Dec 27, 2013 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-548298 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2013 | Dec 27, 2013 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-548298 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2012 | Dec 27, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-736984 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC736984 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2024 |
| MC736984 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 9, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC736984 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2015 |
| MC736984 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 1, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2014 |
| MC736984 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2013 |
| MC736984 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2012 |
| MC736984 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 6, 2012 | REVOKED | Jan 2, 2018 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2011 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Jan 25, 2012 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 28 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 28 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | 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:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (28 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOLANA BEACH | RT 5 / 2835 FEET SOUTH of MANCHESTER AVENUE | ...LZ5788 | MLK TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION |
| Apr 19, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO | RT5 SB/1500ft S SAN JUAN CREEK RD | ...997454 | MLK TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records