H&K GROUP INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 3 fatalities on crash record 153 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — H&K GROUP INC (USDOT 275625) 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 Officer(s): H CHRISTIAN BUDENZ (Company officer); SCOTT B HAINES (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 3 fatalities on crash record — 153 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/275625/ 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.2% (better). Vehicle OOS 14% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=2021 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 377 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 153 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 6 | 11 | 17 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 143 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 93 | 93 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.08% | 5.38% | — |
| 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
H&K GROUP INC is a corporation based in SKIPPACK, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 275625. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 401 power units and 585 drivers, with 143 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.0%. 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.
H&K GROUP INC is a large fleet, operating 401 power units and 585 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Skippack, PA. Across 91 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.5% out-of-service rate, with 19 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
91 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 122% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (73) and NJ (17), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
5.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (74.0% of violations); top code 393.47(e) (Slack adjuster defective) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 401 power units (large fleet) and 585 drivers; Mack, Ford, and Rogr are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 2,021 ACTIVE carriers operating 200–602 power units (±50% of this carrier's 401 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 75 | 6 | 8.0% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 14 | 0 | 0.0% | May 20, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 10, 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 | 2 | — | 0.08 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 0.18 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | — | 2.48 | 2 | — | 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 (143 rows) View all 143 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88237327 | Jun 24, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88224147 | Jun 23, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 88100583 | Jun 10, 2026 | DE | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 87980739 | May 28, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87968127 | May 27, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87910880 | May 20, 2026 | NJ | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87899448 | May 19, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.11B4-CLHA | Yes |
| 87862649 | May 14, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87836955 | May 13, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87699430 | Apr 28, 2026 | PA | 3 | TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP PA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87615798 | Apr 17, 2026 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87454357 | Mar 31, 2026 | PA | 3 | SUGARLOAF TOWNSHIP PA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87331461 | Mar 17, 2026 | PA | 3 | GREENWICH TOWNSHIP PA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87159262 | Feb 25, 2026 | MD | 2 | SYKESVILLE MD |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 86787031 | Jan 12, 2026 | PA | 3 | PORTLAND PA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86758190 | Jan 9, 2026 | PA | 3 | LANSDALE PA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86779134 | Jan 6, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86733967 | Jan 6, 2026 | PA | 2 | EASTON PA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86686310 | Dec 30, 2025 | PA | 3 | SHOEMAKER AVE MEASURING 1254 F |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86484694 | Dec 3, 2025 | PA | 3 | NEWTOWN PA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86382743 | Nov 20, 2025 | NJ | 1 | nj-greenwich-e/b-scale |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.104F4-C | No |
| 86373664 | Nov 19, 2025 | PA | 2 | PA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
17 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.209A-STSWNS, 393.75A3-TFL | No |
| 86373652 | Nov 14, 2025 | PA | 1 | PA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
14 | 393.201A-FRMC, 393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.45D-BAAL | Yes |
| 86299293 | Nov 10, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86147809 | Oct 23, 2025 | PA | 3 | NORTH WALES PA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (153 rows) View all 153 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA511498800X | Dec 17, 2025 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| PA511644200X | Nov 14, 2025 | PA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| PA511595500X | Nov 13, 2025 | PA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| PA508724700X | Oct 1, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA507254300X | Aug 15, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA507444800X | Aug 14, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA506183700X | Jun 24, 2025 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA505703500X | Jun 19, 2025 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA505088200X | Jun 2, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA503728000X | Apr 17, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA502324800X | Feb 5, 2025 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA501861200X | Jan 24, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA500807600X | Jan 7, 2025 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA411671900X | Dec 17, 2024 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA411864500X | Nov 13, 2024 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA407474700X | Aug 22, 2024 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA406477000X | Jul 26, 2024 | PA | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| PA405819500X | Jun 3, 2024 | PA | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA404889400X | May 20, 2024 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA403780000X | Apr 15, 2024 | PA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA402121000X | Feb 29, 2024 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA401309200X | Jan 22, 2024 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA402390300X | Jan 2, 2024 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA307141700X | Aug 9, 2023 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA304753100X | May 30, 2023 | PA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNOWLTON SCALE | NJ | 6 | 0 |
| SHOEMAKER AVE MEASURING 1254 F | PA | 3 | 0 |
| KNOWLTON SCALE FACILITY | NJ | 2 | 0 |
| KNOWLTON SCALES | NJ | 2 | 0 |
| SHOULDER | NJ | 2 | 0 |
| EASTON PA | PA | 2 | 1 |
| ON I-81 S RAMP AT STATE ROUTE | PA | 2 | 0 |
| PA | PA | 2 | 1 |
| READING PA | PA | 2 | 0 |
| CONOWINGO SCALE HOUSE | MD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 172.400(a) | Package or containment device not labeled as required | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 177.834(a) | Package not secure in vehicle | Hazardous Materials | 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 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
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