NK TOWING & ROADSIDE SERVICE INC

USDOT 2746285 • DBA: NK TOWING • 451 OLIVE AVE, VISTA, CA, 92083

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,746,285
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Phone
7607229262
Power Units (MCS-150)
18
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
MCS-150 Mileage
900,000
Physical Address
451 OLIVE AVE, VISTA, CA, 92083
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
0%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
0%
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Vehicle Maintenance
3%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
90
Violations
63
13 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
12.2%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
18
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
Crash Records
7

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
24
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
3
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 90 of 90 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state90 inspections

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Violation Summary (63 violations from 90 inspections)

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Violation Summary (63 violations from 90 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general525Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate527Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL390.19B2-BIENNIAL40General/Admin
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.3E3-MC390.3E3-MC30General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.7Unsafe operations forbidden20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.128B-CLWVCargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9AA2-OA392.9AA2-OA10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VACBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1DLDSYELDriveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure) broken or missing11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.71Fifth wheel defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43Brake - relay emergency valve107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.19(a)(2)390.19(a)(2)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.205(a)Wheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
12.2%vs nat'l 23.4%
-11.2 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.70vs nat'l 1.80
-1.10 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (90 inspections)

Showing 50 of 90

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Inspection History (90 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 1, 202687469572SAN ONOFRE NB IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.45B2-B-AIR, 390.19B2-BIENNIALNo
Apr 1, 202687469446SAN ONOFRE NB IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.19B2-BIENNIAL, 393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Apr 1, 202687469456SAN ONOFRE NB IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.19B2-BIENNIALNo
Jan 31, 202686950650RAINBOW IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.95A4-EEUSNo
Nov 27, 202586464194SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.19B2-BIENNIAL, 393.128B-CLWVYes
Nov 20, 202586388277SAN ONOFRE IF SOUTHBOUNDCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LHLINo
Aug 5, 202585423725IRON ROCK WAYCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 3, 202584585857RoadsideCALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLNo
Apr 18, 2025844444502032-2040 MARRON RD, CARLSBADCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 18, 2025844444522032-2040 MARRON RD, CARLSBADCALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.45D-BNo
Apr 18, 2025844444512032-2040 MARRON RD, CARLSBADCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 18, 202584443915VISTA WAY @ MARRON RDCALevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.3E3-MCNo
Apr 18, 202584443914VISTA WAY @ MARRON RDCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.45D-B, 392.2-SLLEDNo
Apr 16, 202584421389VISTA WAY @ MARRON RDCALevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-LSML, 390.3E3-MCNo
Apr 16, 2025844217512032-2040 MARRON RD, CARLSBADCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 16, 202584618601CARLSBAD MALLCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 16, 202584421378THE SHOPPES CARLSBADCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 14, 202584618392CARLSBAD MALLCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.9AA2-OANo
Apr 14, 202584399189RoadsideCALevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 14, 2025843986082032-2040 MARRON RD, CARLSBADCALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 14, 202584399150IRON ROCKCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 14, 202584399273VISTA WAY AT MARRON RDCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 14, 202584399274S VISTA WAY AT MARRON RDCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.45B2-B-VACNo
Apr 14, 202584618398CARLSBAD MALLCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.45D-BNo
Apr 14, 202584618399CARLSBAD MALLCALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 9, 202584367702SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 9, 202584368054SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 9, 202584367996SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 9, 202584367760SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.45B2-BHTDYes
Apr 8, 202584355707SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.9A-LFTSI, 393.47E, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Apr 8, 202584355706SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.45D-BAALYes
Apr 8, 202584355806SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 20, 202583933159SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 3RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LHLINo
Feb 14, 202583897573SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 16, 202483188767SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 15, 202482156637SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Apr 12, 202481341781VISTA WAY / MARRON RDCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 11, 202481333625VISTA WAY AT MARRON RDCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 396.3(a)(1)No
Apr 11, 202481379218CARLSBAD MALLCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.7No
Apr 10, 202481333274CARLSBAD MALLCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.3(a)(1)No
Apr 10, 202481333273CARLSBAD MALLCALevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.7No
Apr 10, 202481333269CARLSBAD MALLCALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 10, 202481323370MONROE AT MARRONCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.11, 393.75(c), 393.45(b)(2)No
Apr 10, 202481323369MONROE AT MARRONCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.45(b)(2), 393.75(b), 393.11Yes
Apr 9, 202481312236VISTA WAY AT MARRON RDCALevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.71No
Apr 9, 202481311062CARLSBADCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 9, 202481311546CARLSBADCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.45(b)(2), 392.2, 393.11No
Apr 9, 202481312035CARLSBAD MALLCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 9, 202481312235VISTA WAY AT MARRON RDCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.75(a)(3), 392.2Yes
Apr 9, 202481312267VISTA WAY / MARRON RDCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

36 total · 11.1% OOS
2024-072026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
7

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Apr 29, 2019TXTOW00
Jun 3, 2018CATOW00
Apr 25, 2018CATOW00
Feb 9, 2018CATOW00
Oct 7, 2017CATOW00
Jun 17, 2016CATOW00
Dec 2, 2015CAINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Apr 29, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 3, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 25, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 9, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 7, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 17, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 2, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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