RK CARRIERS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — RK CARRIERS INC (USDOT 2342734) 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: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2342734/ As of: Jul 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 · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 10.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 19.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=331401 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 compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Jun 28, 2025
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 64 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 11.43% | 11.43% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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 SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
RK CARRIERS INC is a motor carrier based in FRESNO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2342734. 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 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 64 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 19.2%. 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.
RK CARRIERS INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Fresno, CA. Across 39 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 17.9% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.
39 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 86% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (29) and OR (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
17.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (58.2% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEQP (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,401 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 26 | 4 | 15.4% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 22, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 60 | |
| Wabash National | 52 | |
| Utility | 5 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 1.03 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 1.05 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.59 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 10.51 | 11 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | — | 5.00 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (64 rows) View all 64 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88405869 | Jul 14, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 88336924 | Jul 7, 2026 | OR | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 88270082 | Jun 28, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87629035 | Apr 19, 2026 | CA | 3 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87387294 | Mar 22, 2026 | CA | 3 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87243152 | Mar 5, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87027325 | Feb 12, 2026 | OR | 3 | or-ashland--or |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.4A-DOSU, 383.51A-SOUT, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 86634532 | Dec 18, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86565748 | Dec 10, 2025 | WA | 3 | DU PONT WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86376111 | Nov 17, 2025 | CA | 1 | KEENE SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 383.51A-SIN | Yes |
| 86247607 | Nov 5, 2025 | CA | 2 | BLACK ROCK PLATFORM SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.5-HL, 393.9A-LFTSI | Yes |
| 85547454 | Aug 18, 2025 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85313050 | Jul 23, 2025 | CA | 2 | FRESNO AREA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.82DUMT, 393.9A-LTSI | No |
| 85200604 | Jul 9, 2025 | WA | 2 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.55E-B, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.55D1-B | No |
| 85120540 | Jul 2, 2025 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85044430 | Jun 25, 2025 | OR | 2 | or-ashland--or |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 396.3A1-F, 393.67C7V-F | Yes |
| 84845878 | Jun 1, 2025 | CA | 2 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Yes |
| 84752484 | May 22, 2025 | OR | 3 | WOODBURN OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84679842 | May 15, 2025 | OR | 1 | KLAMATH FALLS OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.11A1-LCHL, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84585054 | May 5, 2025 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84547739 | Apr 29, 2025 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 84379589 | Apr 10, 2025 | CA | 2 | BAKERSFIELD AREA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.60C, 392.2-SLLSOA, 392.2-SLLIT | No |
| 84044665 | Feb 25, 2025 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84043388 | Feb 25, 2025 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.205A-WRBH | Yes |
| 83901266 | Feb 17, 2025 | WA | 3 | ELLENSBURG WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA4802000704 | Apr 27, 2020 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8341700049 | Feb 10, 2017 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC801396 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (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.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2015 | MC801396 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Oct 5, 2012 | MC801396-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA987674633 | 91X | $750,000 | Jun 28, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA987674633 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 3, 2025 | Jun 28, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA987674633 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 6, 2024 | Jan 3, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP34012A | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 25, 2017 | Oct 6, 2024 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP34012A | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 25, 2017 | Nov 8, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0003431 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2015 | Oct 26, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0003431 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2015 | Sep 25, 2017 | REPLACED |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0003431 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 25, 2014 | Jul 15, 2015 | NAME CHANGED |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0003431 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 25, 2014 | Jun 19, 2015 | REPLACED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0001129-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 25, 2013 | Sep 25, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0001129-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 25, 2012 | Sep 25, 2013 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 28, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 11, 2025
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Jan 3, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 8, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 6, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 26, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Sep 25, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jul 15, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jun 22, 2015
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Jun 19, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Sep 26, 2014
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Sep 25, 2014insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Sep 25, 2013insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Sep 16, 2013
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Oct 5, 2012
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 12 | 4 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 11 | 1 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 9 | 1 |
| RIDGEFIELD WA | WA | 3 | 1 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| FRESNO | CA | 2 | 0 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| BUCKEYE AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| WITTMANN AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| ARCADIA | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.47(d) | All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC801396
common · N · MC
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
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64 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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