LION KING EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2830592 • 24328 114TH PL SE, KENT, WA, 98030
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-945701 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 18, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN353094 | ON FILE | Jan 23, 2024 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN353094 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2023 | Jan 23, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0038654 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2019 | Aug 18, 2023 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | WAT111073 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2018 | Aug 18, 2019 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | WAT111059 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2017 | Aug 18, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2836636 | REPLACED | Jan 18, 2016 | Aug 18, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN353094 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN353094 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2024 | Jan 23, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0038654 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | WAT111073 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2019 | Aug 18, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | WAT111059 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2018 | Aug 18, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2836636 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2017 | Aug 18, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-945701 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC945701 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2025 |
| MC945701 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 2, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC945701 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2023 |
| MC945701 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2018 |
| MC945701 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 21, 2016 | REVOKED | Jan 29, 2024 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (18 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.87A-FPLR | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | 87396990 | TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALE | TX | Level 1 | MLLR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 84346931 | RIDGEFIELD WA | WA | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLED, 393.87A-FPLR | Yes |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 83065515 | HELPER UT | UT | Level 1 | HENDERSON SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.128B-CLWV, 393.45D-B, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 82675951 | HERMISTON OR | OR | Level 3 | MONARC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| May 25, 2024 | 81735318 | DECLO ID | ID | Level 2 | UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 6, 2024 | 81564038 | LIMA MT | MT | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 81426611 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | WA | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| Jan 23, 2024 | 80687829 | I-84 EB MM115 | UT | Level 2 | MILLE SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 392.82(a)(1), 395.30(b)(1), 393.60(c) | No |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 79968671 | S | WA | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Sep 4, 2023 | 79585388 | W/B 82 | WA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 395.8(e)(1), 392.2, 395.24(d) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records