KING ASPHALT INC
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
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TruckCodex risk summary — KING ASPHALT INC (USDOT 2145540) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 4.70% vs peer 1.20% · Vehicle 27.5% vs peer 16.7% • 1 fatality on crash record — 20 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2145540/ As of: Jul 29, 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 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). 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 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 4.7% vs peer median 1.2% (worse). Vehicle OOS 27.5% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=2004 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +6 (397 → 403) · Jun 22, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Power Units −6 (403 → 397) · Jun 15, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 40 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 329 | 26 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 20 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 211 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 125 | 125 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.4% | 7.2% | — |
| 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%).
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KING ASPHALT INC is a motor carrier based in LIBERTY, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2145540. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 403 power units and 457 drivers, with 211 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 27.5%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
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.
KING ASPHALT INC is a large fleet, operating 403 power units and 457 drivers, based in Liberty, SC. Across 125 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 9.6% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with 5 reportable crashes. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
125 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in SC (103) and NC (22).
9.6% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (20.6% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 24 times.
The fleet comprises 403 power units (large fleet) and 457 drivers; Kenworth, Mack, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 2,004 ACTIVE carriers operating 201–605 power units (±50% of this carrier's 403 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record.
Record Changes
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Power Units 397 403FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 403 397Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 103 | 10 | 9.7% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 22 | 2 | 9.1% | Jul 23, 2026 |
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 | 5 | — | 0.26 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.01 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | — | 2.77 | 3 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (211 rows) View all 211 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88497804 | Jul 23, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88459197 | Jul 20, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 88403866 | Jul 14, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88180710 | Jun 18, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87994340 | May 28, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 87862373 | May 14, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 87771675 | May 5, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87710001 | Apr 29, 2026 | SC | 3 | FOUNTAIN INN SC |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87710128 | Apr 27, 2026 | SC | 3 | GRAY COURT SC |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87594710 | Apr 15, 2026 | NC | 3 | CABARRUS COUNTY, I-85, N |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87571763 | Apr 10, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87459917 | Mar 31, 2026 | NC | 2 | I 85 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87417193 | Mar 26, 2026 | SC | 3 | LONGS SC |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87417084 | Mar 26, 2026 | SC | 1 | GALIVANTS FERRY SC |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87343008 | Mar 20, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87309779 | Mar 16, 2026 | SC | 3 | ANDERSON SC |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87249533 | Mar 10, 2026 | SC | 2 | WESTMINSTER SC |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87212341 | Mar 5, 2026 | SC | 3 | ROCK HILL SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87196653 | Mar 2, 2026 | SC | 3 | LAKE CITY SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87074668 | Feb 16, 2026 | SC | 3 | FOUNTAIN INN SC |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87042486 | Feb 12, 2026 | NC | 3 | UNION |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87002307 | Feb 9, 2026 | SC | 3 | FOUNTAIN INN SC |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86964550 | Feb 3, 2026 | SC | 3 | GALIVANTS FERRY SC |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86933588 | Jan 29, 2026 | SC | 3 | CHESTER SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 86928855 | Jan 29, 2026 | SC | 3 | MARION SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (20 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0108275815 | Oct 13, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0025261720 | Aug 21, 2025 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0025215084 | Mar 13, 2025 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0024288059 | Oct 22, 2024 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0024271139 | Aug 13, 2024 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0024253564 | Jul 19, 2024 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107740513 | Jun 4, 2024 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0023298983 | Nov 15, 2023 | SC | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
| SC0023272735 | Aug 24, 2023 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0023260359 | Jul 25, 2023 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0023504305 | Jan 24, 2023 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0022305452 | Dec 1, 2022 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0022294494 | Nov 29, 2022 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0022292632 | Nov 7, 2022 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0022281111 | Oct 17, 2022 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0022264400 | Aug 16, 2022 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0019516714 | Feb 13, 2019 | SC | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| SC0018645701 | Oct 5, 2018 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0016531054 | Mar 25, 2016 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC011086508B | Jul 20, 2011 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 501 HORRY COUNTY | SC | 28 | 2 |
| AYNOR SC | SC | 15 | 1 |
| GALIVANTS FERRY SC | SC | 12 | 1 |
| MARION SC | SC | 8 | 0 |
| US 378 FLORENCE COUNTY | SC | 7 | 1 |
| US 52 WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY | SC | 7 | 1 |
| US 123 PICKENS COUNTY | SC | 6 | 2 |
| FOUNTAIN INN SC | SC | 5 | 0 |
| MULLINS SC | SC | 4 | 0 |
| SC 38 DILLON COUNTY | SC | 4 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 24 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 4 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 |
| 383.71(h) | Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required. | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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