- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 1,068 days (since Jun 16, 2023). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
BKS LOGISTICS INC
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 18 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. 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. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
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.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 17,405 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 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (18 rows) View all 18 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87533488 | Apr 6, 2026 | IN | 2 | LOWELL IN |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | — | Yes |
| 87313743 | Mar 16, 2026 | IL | 3 | I-55 |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85829854 | Sep 17, 2025 | WI | 3 | JANESVILLE WI |
INTERNATIO 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 |
FTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83099216 | Nov 6, 2024 | US | 1 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 82848402 | Oct 5, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-294 NB |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82663331 | Sep 9, 2024 | IL | 1 | BOLINGBROOK IL |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.60(c) | No |
| 82387646 | Aug 8, 2024 | IN | 3 | ANGOLA IN |
FREIGHTLIN 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 |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81673412 | May 16, 2024 | IL | 1 | il-012---frankfort---i-80-w/b |
FTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81673250 | May 16, 2024 | IL | 1 | il-il-83-n/b-south-of-devon |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82406896 | Mar 15, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-90 |
FTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80814057 | Feb 7, 2024 | IL | 1 | PORTABLE SCALES |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.17(c), 392.2, 393.81 | No |
| 79979936 | Sep 28, 2023 | IL | 3 | TROOP 3 |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79630007 | Sep 9, 2023 | IL | 3 | TROOP 3 |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79457064 | Aug 18, 2023 | IL | 3 | I-55 NB AT MP 265 |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21T(a) | No |
| 79434141 | Aug 16, 2023 | IN | 3 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78524739 | Apr 20, 2023 | US | 1 | BOLINGBROOKIL |
INTERNATIO 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 | Yes | Tow |
| ILX003984467 | Sep 12, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| ILX003914622 | Jul 28, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| ILX003869453 | Jun 28, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| ILX003582976 | Oct 11, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IN0904489585 | Apr 17, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| ILX002503431 | Jan 12, 2022 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| ILU190438518 | Sep 11, 2020 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| ILX002010390 | Sep 2, 2020 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| ILX001752409 | Nov 7, 2019 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2017 | MC34301-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.81 | Horn inoperable | 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) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC034301
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ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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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.
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