BKS LOGISTICS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 168 days Nov 30, 2017 → May 17, 2018
- Common (Property) gap · 187 days Inactive Dec 6, 2017 → reinstated Jun 11, 2018
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BKS LOGISTICS INC (USDOT 3020918) 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 Officer(s): KOULA DEMOPOULOS (Company officer); SOCRATES C PANOS (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 168 days — Nov 30, 2017 → May 17, 2018 • Common (Property) gap · 187 days — Inactive Dec 6, 2017 → reinstated Jun 11, 2018 • 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 — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3020918/ As of: Jul 25, 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 85/100). 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 85/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 10% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=17676 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceSELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAPolicy effective May 17, 2023
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Process AgentAMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC034301ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 35 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 10 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 19 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 22.22% | 0% | — |
| 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
BKS LOGISTICS INC is a motor carrier based in ITASCA, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3020918. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 56 power units and 56 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 10.0%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
BKS LOGISTICS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 56 power units and 56 drivers, based in Itasca, IL. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.2% out-of-service rate, with 5 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 57% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (7) and IN (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
18.2% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (25.0% of violations); top code 383.23A2-LCDLN (License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 56 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 56 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Ftl are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 17,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 28–84 power units (±50% of this carrier's 56 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 6, 2017 to Jun 11, 2018 (187 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 30, 2017 to May 17, 2018 (168 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 10 | |
| International | 4 | |
| Ftl | 3 | |
| Utility | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Volvo | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 3.84 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 0.60 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88273765 | Jun 29, 2026 | IN | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 87533488 | Apr 6, 2026 | IN | 2 | LOWELL IN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | — | Yes |
| 87313743 | Mar 16, 2026 | IL | 3 | I-55 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85829854 | Sep 17, 2025 | WI | 3 | JANESVILLE WI |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLIFTA | Yes |
| 85048311 | Jun 24, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-90 EB |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ftl
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0 | — | No |
| 83099216 | Nov 6, 2024 | US | 1 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 82848402 | Oct 5, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-294 NB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82663331 | Sep 9, 2024 | IL | 1 | BOLINGBROOK IL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.60(c) | No |
| 82387646 | Aug 8, 2024 | IN | 3 | ANGOLA IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 395.30(b)(1), 395.24 | No |
| 81673529 | May 16, 2024 | IL | 1 | il-008---bolingbrook---i-55-s/b |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81673412 | May 16, 2024 | IL | 1 | il-012---frankfort---i-80-w/b |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ftl
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0 | — | No |
| 81673250 | May 16, 2024 | IL | 1 | il-il-83-n/b-south-of-devon |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82406896 | Mar 15, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-90 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Ftl
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0 | — | No |
| 80814057 | Feb 7, 2024 | IL | 1 | PORTABLE SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.17(c), 392.2, 393.81 | No |
| 79979936 | Sep 28, 2023 | IL | 3 | TROOP 3 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79630007 | Sep 9, 2023 | IL | 3 | TROOP 3 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79457064 | Aug 18, 2023 | IL | 3 | I-55 NB AT MP 265 |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21T(a) | No |
| 79434141 | Aug 16, 2023 | IN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78524739 | Apr 20, 2023 | US | 1 | BOLINGBROOKIL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX003982411 | Oct 6, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003984467 | Sep 12, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003914622 | Jul 28, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003869453 | Jun 28, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003582976 | Oct 11, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904489585 | Apr 17, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002503431 | Jan 12, 2022 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILU190438518 | Sep 11, 2020 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002010390 | Sep 2, 2020 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX001752409 | Nov 7, 2019 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | S2617446 | 91X | $750,000 | May 17, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 1000136397 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 17, 2019 | Jun 16, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 1000136397 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 17, 2019 | May 17, 2023 | REPLACED |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q05 1740070 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 17, 2018 | May 17, 2019 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 168 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 30, 2017 to May 17, 2018 | ||||||
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 600914134 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 16, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 31, 2023
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May 17, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 8, 2021
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May 17, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Jun 11, 2018
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Dec 6, 2017
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Dec 6, 2017authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 6, 2017authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 187 days (through Jun 11, 2018)
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Nov 30, 2017insuranceCANCEL — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Nov 30, 2017insurance gapCoverage gap: 168 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 17, 2018)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC034301
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
91X policy on file
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WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS
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19 inspections
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10 reportable crashes
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How to verify BKS LOGISTICS INC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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