ML KING INC
USDOT 3134466 • 3601 ALGONQUIN ROAD SUITE 716, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL, 60008
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-095086 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 22, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 015-90-7045 | ON FILE | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CGT 0011479-00 | ON FILE | Sep 20, 2023 | Oct 19, 2024 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 015-90-7045 | CANCELLED | Jan 7, 2025 | Sep 20, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 015-90-7044 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 015-90-7045 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2024 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 015-90-7045 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 015-90-7045 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2024 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0011479-00 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2023 | Sep 20, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0011479-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2023 | Oct 19, 2024 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0181435001 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2022 | Sep 20, 2023 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001196-00 | REPLACED | Nov 29, 2021 | Sep 20, 2022 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001196-00 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2021 | Nov 29, 2021 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001196-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2021 | Dec 23, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2444055 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2020 | Sep 20, 2021 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-08062-18 | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2018 | Apr 15, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-08062-18 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2018 | Jul 26, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 015-90-7045 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2025 | Sep 20, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 015-90-7045 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 015-90-7045 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 015-90-7045 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CGT 0011479-00 | CARGO | Oct 19, 2024 | Oct 19, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0011479-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2024 | Oct 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 015-90-7045 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0011479-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 015-90-7044 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0181435001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2023 | Sep 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001196-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2022 | Sep 20, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001196-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 23, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001196-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2021 | Nov 29, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2444055 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2021 | Sep 20, 2021 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-08062-18 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2019 | Apr 15, 2019 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-08062-18 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2018 | Jul 26, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-095086 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC095086 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2025 |
| MC095086 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2025 |
| MC095086 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2023 |
| MC095086 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2021 |
| MC095086 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 21, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC095086 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2018 |
| MC095086 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 28, 2018 | REVOKED | Apr 22, 2019 |
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
37 states • 105 inspections
Violation Summary (105 violations from latest 100 of 105 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:32B-ELDDFR | 32B-ELDDFR | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:8E-HOSPD | 8E-HOSPD | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:3A1-HOSPD | 3A1-HOSPD | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:104B-C | 104B-C | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:110B3-C | 110B3-C | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:100B-C | 100B-C | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:3A3II | 3A3II | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:3A3I-HOSPDIT | 3A3I-HOSPDIT | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:3A2-HOSPDIT | 3A2-HOSPDIT | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:60D | 60D | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104D-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-HOS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.120(d)(1) | Cargo securement - metal coils | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (105 inspections)
Showing 50 of 105
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEERFIELD (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...WH8421 | ML KING INC |
| Dec 10, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CALVERT CITY | I 0024 | ...WR8763 | ML KING |
| Mar 3, 2025 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH SALT LAKE | 525 N REDWOOD RD | ...VZ0840 | ML KING INC |
| Feb 21, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MURPHY | 1377 | ...926816 | ML KING LLC |
| Dec 23, 2024 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | 0003 | ...612885 | ML KING INC |
| Aug 21, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBIA CITY | E US 30 | ...604378 | ML KING INC |
| Jul 4, 2023 | NV | FATAL | 2 | 4 | — | R2 - US95/39MM | ...366778 | ML KING INC |
| Feb 13, 2023 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOGANSPORT | US-84 | ...JL7674 | ML KING INC |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records