BKS TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2641178 • 988 E POLE RD, EVERSON, WA, 98247
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-920430 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 30, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT336387001 | ON FILE | Sep 30, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT336387001 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 336387001 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN312770 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2021 | Nov 3, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN312770 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP61776 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 21, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP61776 00 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2020 | Feb 21, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6580870 | REPLACED | May 20, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6580870 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2018 | May 20, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA6580870 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2018 | Oct 18, 2018 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP20900 00 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2602306 | CANCELLED | Jun 18, 2016 | Jul 15, 2016 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2602306 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2015 | Jun 18, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT336387001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT336387001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 336387001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN312770 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN312770 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP61776 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP61776 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2021 | Feb 21, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6580870 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6580870 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2020 | May 20, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA6580870 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2018 | Oct 18, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP20900 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2602306 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2016 | Jul 15, 2016 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2602306 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2016 | Jun 18, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-920430 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-920430 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC920430 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2021 |
| MC920430 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2021 |
| MC920430 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 29, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC920430 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2018 |
| MC920430 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2018 |
| MC920430 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 3, 2017 | REVOKED | May 26, 2020 |
| MC920430 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 23, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2016 |
| MC920430 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 2, 2015 | REVOKED | Jul 25, 2016 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 62 inspections
Violation Summary (53 violations from 62 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | 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:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVID | HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
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 (62 inspections)
Showing 50 of 62
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2025 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RAPID CITY | I 90 E | ...622455 | BKS TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 26, 2024 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +47.4342 -115.6542 | ...603307 | BKS TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 15, 2024 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JOSEPH | I-70, | ...211293 | BKS TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 24, 2021 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | 97 | E-19TH ST & N RED BRIDGE RD | ...910982 | BKS TRANSPORT INC |
| May 18, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records