KALINKA TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 3314186 • 125 BEST DRIVE, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29303
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-1053303 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 15, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000061 | ON FILE | May 6, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000061 | CANCELLED | Dec 30, 2024 | May 6, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-02741 | CANCELLED | Dec 30, 2023 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA22MOT02229600 | REPLACED | Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 30, 2023 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA22MOT02229600 | CANCELLED | Oct 13, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA22MOT02229600 | REPLACED | Oct 13, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA22MOT02229600 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2023 | Oct 19, 2023 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA22MOT02229600 | REPLACED | May 31, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA22MOT02229600 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2022 | May 31, 2023 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA22MOT02229600 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2022 | Jun 19, 2023 |
| FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTF0000326 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2022 | Dec 31, 2022 |
| FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTF0000326 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2021 | Oct 28, 2022 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA20MOT02153200 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA20MOT02153200 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 20, 2021 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA20MOT02153200 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2020 | Jun 12, 2021 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA20MOT02153200 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA20MOT02153200 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA1460002 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1460002 | CANCELLED | Nov 25, 2019 | Mar 3, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000061 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000061 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2025 | May 6, 2025 |
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-02741 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA22MOT02229600 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA22MOT02229600 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2023 | Dec 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA22MOT02229600 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA22MOT02229600 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2023 | Oct 19, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA22MOT02229600 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA22MOT02229600 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2023 | Jun 19, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA22MOT02229600 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
| CANCEL | FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CTF0000326 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2022 |
| CANCEL | FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CTF0000326 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2022 | Oct 28, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA20MOT02153200 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA20MOT02153200 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2021 | Sep 20, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA20MOT02153200 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2021 | Jun 12, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA1460002 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA20MOT02153200 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA20MOT02153200 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1460002 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2020 | Mar 3, 2020 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1053303 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2025 |
| MC1053303 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2024 |
| MC1053303 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2023 |
| MC1053303 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2023 |
| MC1053303 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2023 |
| MC1053303 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2022 |
| MC1053303 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2022 |
| MC1053303 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 17, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 27, 2021 |
| MC1053303 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2020 |
| MC1053303 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 12, 2019 | — | Unknown |
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
43 states • 364 inspections
Violation Summary (79 violations from latest 100 of 364 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D9-HOSF | 395.8D9-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | 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:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.20B | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (364 inspections)
Showing 50 of 364
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 33.704123/-116.177670 | ...282789 | KALINKA TRANSPORT LLC |
| Sep 28, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 85 NEAR MAYSVILLE RD | ...042405 | KALINKA TRANSPORT LLC |
| Sep 28, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I75 EXPY AT TERRELL MILL RD | ...282789 | KALINKA TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 6, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH BEND | I-90*047.35 | ...042403 | KALINKA TRANSPORT LLC |
| Feb 4, 2024 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...996536 | KALINKA TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 23, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MURFREESBORO | RAMP 81A | ...026640 | KALINKA TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 20, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HUNTER | ISTH 90 | ...991715 | KALINKA TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 22, 2022 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | KITTITAS | I-90*126.59 | ...162446 | KALINKA TRANSPORT LLC |
| Sep 20, 2022 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BERKSHIRE (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...971599 | KALINKA TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 26, 2020 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events