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BKS TRANSPORT INC

EVERSON, WA

USDOT 2641178 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Conditional rated General Freight Produce Dry Bulk Cold Food Beverages Paper Products Based in EVERSON, WA Grade B · 72
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Mar 1, 2017
Common (Property) reinstated · Mar 3, 2017
Policy effective · Nov 10, 2023
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 229 days Jul 15, 2016 → Mar 1, 2017
  • Common (Property) gap · 221 days Inactive Jul 25, 2016 → reinstated Mar 3, 2017
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
Cargo: General Freight, Produce, Dry Bulk, Cold Food
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BKS TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 2641178)
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:
  • Prior insurance gap · 229 days — Jul 15, 2016 → Mar 1, 2017
  • Common (Property) gap · 221 days — Inactive Jul 25, 2016 → reinstated Mar 3, 2017
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2641178/
As of: Jul 18, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 6.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 35.3% vs peer median 11.1% (worse). n=74410 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Power Units +6 (6 → 12) · Jun 16, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 2641178
In FMCSA records since Jun 3, 2015 (~11y)
MC / docket MC920430
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, Dry Bulk, Cold Food, Beverages, Paper Products
Fleet size 12 units
Drivers 6
Annual mileage 1,305,615 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (360) 594-2897
Email: [email protected]
Physical
988 E POLE RD
EVERSON, WA 98247
Mailing
1770 FRONT ST # 220
LYNDEN, WA 98264
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 2641178
In FMCSA records since Jun 3, 2015 (~11y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,305,615 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 35.3% vs 23.4% +11.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 6.1% vs 6.7% -0.6 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.48 vs 1.80 -0.32
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 6 0 0
Trailers 15 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 6 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 2 2
Crash reports 0 0 2 2

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 62 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 23 23 0
OOS inspections 1 4 0
OOS percentage 4.35% 17.39% —
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%).

Power Units
12
Drivers
6
Inspections
62
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
35.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
6 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BKS TRANSPORT INC is a motor carrier based in EVERSON, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2641178. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 12 power units and 6 drivers, with 62 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 35.3%. 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.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

BKS TRANSPORT INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers, based in Everson, WA. Across 30 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

30 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 6% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (15) and WA (10), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (73.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Volvo, Utility, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 35.3% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 74,410 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
6.1%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 74,410 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +6.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
35.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
11.1%
Median across 74,410 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +24.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 25, 2016 to Mar 3, 2017 (221 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 15, 2016 to Mar 1, 2017 (229 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.

Record Changes

    • Power Units 6 12
      FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

Jun 16, 2026 Jun 16, 2026

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)

2024-07 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
26 violations
6 OOS · 23.1%
Unsafe Driving
5 violations
Driver Fitness
2 violations
1 OOS · 50.0%
Hours of Service
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Washington (WA) 10 4 40.0% Feb 27, 2026
California (CA) 8 0 0.0% Jan 7, 2026
Oregon (OR) 1 0 0.0% Dec 17, 2024
US (US) 1 0 0.0% Jul 14, 2025
Utah (UT) 1 0 0.0% May 6, 2025
Pennsylvania (PA) 1 0 0.0% Mar 16, 2026
Montana (MT) 1 0 0.0% Jan 21, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 33
Utility 19
Freightliner 18
Vanguard 12
Hyundai Translead 7
Unknown 3
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.26 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 0.50 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 3 — 2.33 2 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 10 — 8.25 8 — 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 (62 rows) View all 62 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87310370 Mar 16, 2026 PA 3 MIFFLIN TWP PA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 92484RP · 4V4NC9EH6NN603288
2 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLIFTA No
87199614 Feb 27, 2026 WA 2 LIBERTY LAKE WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 92484RP · 4V4NC9EH6NN603288
1 393.55E-B No
86851551 Jan 19, 2026 WA 3 RIDGEFIELD WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP05653 · 4V4NC9EH2PN622455
0 — No
86743182 Jan 7, 2026 CA 1 COTTONWOOD IF
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA 92484RP · 4V4NC9EH6NN603288
3 393.45D-BAAL, 393.207A-SAPPCBLM, 395.8E1-HOSPVID No
86325049 Nov 5, 2025 CA 2 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP05653 · 4V4NC9EH2PN622455
2 393.205A-WRC No
86275648 Nov 4, 2025 WA 3 GRANDVIEW WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP05653 · 4V4NC9EH2PN622455
1 392.2-SLLSR No
85402752 Aug 1, 2025 CA 2 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP05653 · 4V4NC9EH2PN622455
0 — No
85270878 Jul 14, 2025 US 1 RIDGEFIELD WA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 98408RP · 3AKJHHDR6NSNC9357
1 393.9A-LFTSI No
85218098 Jul 9, 2025 WA 2 BOW WA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 98408RP · 3AKJHHDR6NSNC9357
3 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.55D2-B Yes
84953298 Jun 9, 2025 WA 1 BOW WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Volk
NJ AY814W · 4V4NC9EJ5GN959267
3 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.55E-B, 393.45D-B No
84612232 May 6, 2025 UT 3 HELPER UT
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP15711 · 4V4NC9EH6NN603307
0 — No
84598789 May 5, 2025 WA 1 LIBERTY LAKE WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 78174RP · 4V4NC9EH4LN211388
8 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.60C Yes
84318944 Apr 3, 2025 CA 3 CASTAIC IF
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA 92484RP · 4V4NC9EH6NN603288
0 — No
84151351 Mar 15, 2025 CA 3 CASTAIC IF
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA 92484RP · 4V4NC9EH6NN603288
0 — No
83656356 Jan 21, 2025 MT 3 BROADUS MT
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 78174RP · 4V4NC9EH4LN211388
0 — No
83419623 Dec 17, 2024 OR 3 WOODBURN OR
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP15711 · 4V4NC9EH6NN603307
0 — No
82799020 Sep 21, 2024 CA 3 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA 92485RP · 4V4NC9EH5NN603282
0 — No
82699635 Sep 17, 2024 WA 2 BOW WA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 90470RP · 3AKJHHDR4NSMW4951
5 383.23(a)(2), 393.75(a)(3), 393.9(a) Yes
82450951 Aug 16, 2024 CA 2 GRAPEVINE IF
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP05653 · 4V4NC9EH2PN622455
0 — No
82378631 Aug 13, 2024 WA 3 BOW WA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 90470RP · 3AKJHHDR4NSMW4951
0 — No
82378660 Aug 9, 2024 WA 3 BOW WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP15711 · 4V4NC9EH6NN603307
1 392.16(a) No
82320104 Aug 5, 2024 CA 1 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP15711 · 4V4NC9EH6NN603307
2 396.5(a), 393.60(c) No
82172741 Jul 22, 2024 WA 1 RIDGEFIELD WA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 90470RP · 3AKJHHDR4NSMW4951
2 396.5(a), 396.5(b) Yes
81810932 Jun 6, 2024 CA 3 ca-nb-i-5-@-hood-franklin-rd
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA 78174RP · 4V4NC9EH4LN211388
1 392.2 No
81775171 May 31, 2024 CA 3 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA 90470RP · 3AKJHHDR4NSMW4951
0 — No
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
SD0202501093 Jan 25, 2025 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT2450205223 Dec 26, 2024 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
UT2405469436 Jul 15, 2024 UT 0 1 Yes No Injury
NM0710638093 Jan 24, 2021 NM 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA4502000433 May 18, 2020 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA1461600025 Feb 18, 2016 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC920430
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (3 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 PDF
May 29, 2020 MC920430-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Mar 3, 2017 MC920430-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jul 2, 2015 MC920430-C CPL CERTIFICATE CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
CANAL INSURANCE CO. CT336387001 91X $750,000 Nov 10, 2023 On file ACTIVE
CANAL INSURANCE CO. CT336387001 BIPD/Primary — Sep 30, 2023 Nov 10, 2023 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. CT336387001 BIPD/Primary — Sep 30, 2023 Dec 15, 2023 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 336387001 BIPD/Primary — Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2023 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN312770 BIPD/Primary — Sep 30, 2021 Nov 3, 2022 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN312770 BIPD/Primary — Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2022 REPLACED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY GWP61776 00 BIPD/Primary — Feb 21, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 CANCELLED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY GWP61776 00 BIPD/Primary — Sep 30, 2020 Feb 21, 2021 CANCELLED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 6580870 BIPD/Primary — May 20, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 6580870 BIPD/Primary — Oct 18, 2018 May 20, 2020 CANCELLED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA6580870 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2018 Oct 18, 2018 CANCELLED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY GWP20900 00 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2017 Mar 1, 2018 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 229 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 15, 2016 to Mar 1, 2017
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2602306 BIPD/Primary — Jun 18, 2016 Jul 15, 2016 CANCELLED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2602306 BIPD/Primary — Jun 26, 2015 Jun 18, 2016 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 15, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  2. Nov 10, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  3. Sep 30, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  4. Nov 3, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Sep 30, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Sep 30, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Sep 30, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Feb 21, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jan 26, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Sep 30, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  11. May 29, 2020
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  12. May 26, 2020
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  13. May 26, 2020
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  14. May 20, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  15. Oct 18, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  16. Oct 3, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Mar 1, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. Mar 1, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Jul 25, 2016
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  20. Jul 25, 2016
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  21. Jul 25, 2016
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 221 days (through Mar 3, 2017)
  22. Jul 15, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Jul 15, 2016
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 229 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 1, 2017)
  24. Jun 18, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Jun 1, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
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 11 1
COTTONWOOD IF CA 8 0
BOW WA WA 6 3
CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF CA 3 0
CASTAIC IF CA 2 0
GRAPEVINE IF CA 2 0
ARLINGTON WA WA 2 1
EVERETT WA WA 2 0
LIBERTY LAKE WA WA 2 1
RIDGEFIELD WA WA 2 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 6 0
396.5(a) Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated Vehicle Maintenance 3 1
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
395.3(a)(3)(i) Requiring or permitting a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle driver to drive more than 11 hours Hours of Service 2 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL Driver Fitness 1 1
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 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.207(f) Air suspension pressure loss Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify BKS TRANSPORT INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about BKS TRANSPORT INC

Is BKS TRANSPORT INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BKS TRANSPORT INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2641178 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BKS TRANSPORT INC's safety rating? ▾
BKS TRANSPORT INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has BKS TRANSPORT INC had? ▾
62 roadside inspections are on file for BKS TRANSPORT INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BKS TRANSPORT INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BKS TRANSPORT INC's peak out-of-service rate is 35.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is BKS TRANSPORT INC based? ▾
BKS TRANSPORT INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 988 E POLE RD, EVERSON, Washington 98247. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BKS TRANSPORT INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. BKS TRANSPORT INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC920430). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does BKS TRANSPORT INC operate? ▾
BKS TRANSPORT INC self-reports 12 power units and 6 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BKS TRANSPORT INC had any crashes? ▾
6 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BKS TRANSPORT INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

Refreshed weekly.

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