MKN UNITED INC
USDOT 3046102 • 2415 18TH STREET SUITE 100, BETTENDORF, IA, 52722
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | BIPD/Primary | HIC80821-196 | ON FILE | Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 612201403 | ON FILE | Oct 15, 2021 | Feb 8, 2023 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA991375834 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 |
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | BIPD/Primary | HIC80820-774 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC22032602 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2023 | Jan 15, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0006905 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC22032602 | CANCELLED | Apr 3, 2022 | Jan 24, 2023 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC22032602 | REPLACED | Apr 3, 2022 | Jan 15, 2023 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 10113493 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2020 | Oct 21, 2021 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 10113493 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2020 | Oct 15, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2000923 | CANCELLED | Apr 3, 2020 | Apr 3, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005180173-0 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005180173-0 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2020 | Mar 12, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005180173-0 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2020 | Apr 3, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005084471-9 | REPLACED | Dec 25, 2019 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005084471-9 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2019 | Dec 25, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005084471-9 | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2019 | Aug 17, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6288939 | CANCELLED | Nov 2, 2017 | Apr 19, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC80821-196 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA991375834 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 |
| CANCEL | HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC80820-774 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0006905 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 612201403 | SURETY | Feb 8, 2023 | Feb 8, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC22032602 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2023 | Jan 24, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC22032602 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2023 | Jan 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC22032602 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2023 | Jan 15, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2000923 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2022 | Apr 3, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10113493 | SURETY | Oct 21, 2021 | Oct 21, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10113493 | SURETY | Oct 15, 2021 | Oct 15, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005180173-0 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2020 | Apr 3, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005180173-0 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2020 | Mar 12, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005180173-0 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005084471-9 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005084471-9 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 25, 2019 | Dec 25, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005084471-9 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2019 | Aug 17, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6288939 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2019 | Apr 19, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-047293 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-047293 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC047293 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2026 |
| MC047293 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2025 |
| MC047293 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2025 |
| MC047293 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2024 |
| MC047293 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2023 |
| MC047293 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2022 |
| MC047293 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Jun 14, 2022 | REVOKED | Feb 14, 2023 |
| MC047293 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2022 |
| MC047293 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Apr 16, 2021 | REVOKED | Jul 13, 2021 |
| MC047293 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2020 |
| MC047293 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2019 |
| MC047293 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2019 |
| MC047293 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2019 |
| MC047293 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 8, 2017 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
37 states • 110 inspections
Violation Summary (56 violations from latest 100 of 110 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSU | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201D | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.5A3-IDUI | Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.91(a) | No CDL endorsement | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (110 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2025 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEAVER | US 310/WY 789 & WY 114 | ...VZ2220 | MKN UNITED INC |
| May 25, 2022 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL TUSCALOOSA | I-59 | ...800667 | MKN UNITED INC |
| Apr 26, 2022 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 10 (STATE ROAD 8) WB MM53 | ...HC4044 | MKN UNITED INC |
| Dec 29, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WINSTON-SALEM | W 7TH ST | ...NJ0780 | MKN UNITED INC |
| Aug 16, 2021 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWTON | 267 WATERTOWN ST | ...NH9003 | MKN UNITED INC |
| May 27, 2019 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events