BARKEN LOGISTICS GROUP LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BARKEN LOGISTICS GROUP LLC (USDOT 3215362) 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): BISRAT TEFERA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3215362/ As of: Jul 17, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 78/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 78/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=331491 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.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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.
Company profile
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InsuranceNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 21, 2026
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Process AgentTRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1005094ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BARKEN LOGISTICS GROUP LLC is a motor carrier based in OVERLAND PARK, KS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3215362. 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 3 power units and 4 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file. 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.
BARKEN LOGISTICS GROUP LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 4 drivers, based in Overland Park, KS. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. Operating authority is active for common.
No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 4 in the prior 24-month window.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet); 4 drivers.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,491 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Vanguard | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80526842 | Jan 2, 2024 | KS | 1 | COFFEYVILLE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.53(b), 393.11, 393.60(c) | No |
| 79907442 | Oct 12, 2023 | KS | 2 | ks-olathe-south-m.c.i.s.-#24w |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.23, 393.11 | Yes |
| 78993954 | Jun 26, 2023 | KS | 3 | ks-olathe-south-m.c.i.s.-#24w |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78543863 | May 4, 2023 | KS | 2 | ks-olathe-south-m.c.i.s.-#24w |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO0000101012 | Jan 25, 2023 | MO | 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.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Dec 14, 2018 | MC1005094-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 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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| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN412686 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 21, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN365851 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 19, 2023 | Feb 2, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN365851 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 19, 2023 | Jan 28, 2026 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS124969 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 19, 2022 | Nov 19, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS119393 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 19, 2021 | Nov 19, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS112493 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 19, 2020 | Nov 19, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS105585 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 19, 2019 | Nov 19, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS095568 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 4, 2018 | Nov 19, 2019 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 1, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 22, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 2, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 19, 2023insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Nov 16, 2023
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Nov 19, 2022insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Nov 16, 2022
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Nov 19, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Nov 12, 2021
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Nov 19, 2020insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Nov 18, 2020
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Nov 19, 2019
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Nov 19, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Dec 14, 2018
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| COFFEYVILLE | KS | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1005094
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,587 carriers served
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4 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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1 reportable crash
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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Insurance-lapse watch (HIGH)
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How to verify BARKEN LOGISTICS GROUP LLC
- 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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About FMCSA carrier records
Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.
Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.
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