PKA TRUCKING
USDOT 3373751 • 7801 WEST 112TH PLACE, PALOS HILLS, IL, 60465
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1091164 | REVOKED | Nov 25, 2024 | Nov 25, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA987055659 | ON FILE | Sep 27, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000259 | CANCELLED | Jan 9, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000259 | REPLACED | Sep 27, 2023 | Jan 9, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01927672 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2020 | Sep 27, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA987055659 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000259 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000259 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2024 | Jan 9, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01927672 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2023 | Sep 27, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1091164 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1091164 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2024 |
| MC1091164 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2023 |
| MC1091164 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 18, 2020 | REVOKED | Nov 25, 2024 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2024 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | Apr 4, 2025 |
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
40 states • 322 inspections
Violation Summary (85 violations from latest 100 of 322 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 27 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 9 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 2 | 2 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(b)(2) | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:375.505(c) | 375.505(c) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(1)(i) | Driver failed to make annotations when applicable | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (322 inspections)
Showing 50 of 322
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | INTERSTATE 20 EAST | ...664020 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Jul 3, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | THREE RIVERS | S US 281 HWY | ...663999 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Jun 24, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRISTOL TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 7476 N | ...664046 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Jun 15, 2024 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...663964 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Jun 13, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHENOA TWP | I-55 | ...639274 | PKA TRUCKING |
| May 15, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | DILLON | INTERSTATE 95 | ...UR3986 | PKA TRUCKING |
| May 15, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I70 AT MP 362 | ...291270 | PKA TRUCKING |
| May 5, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-65 | ...639288 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Apr 21, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | IR 270 | ...633417 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Apr 3, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Forreston | ROUTE 72 | ...664006 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Mar 30, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...HG7987 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Mar 24, 2024 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LITTLE ROCK | I30 | ...663984 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Mar 7, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | AIKEN | INTERSTATE 20 | ...UR4055 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Feb 13, 2024 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARRIZOZO | 11500 US HWY 54 MM 115 | ...017076 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Feb 9, 2024 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 37TH ST SW | ...UR3999 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Feb 3, 2024 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BOISE | I 84 | ...639288 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Jan 28, 2024 | SD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | I 90 E | ...663957 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Jan 14, 2024 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | Bristow | I-44 | ...620588 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Jan 8, 2024 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLARKE | 59 | ...UZ1126 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Dec 31, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | RAMP I 80 E TO ATALISSA RD, N | ...632597 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Nov 25, 2023 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHEYENNE | I-80 MP 361.48 | ...UR3981 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Nov 19, 2023 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +45.6360 -108.9064 | ...UR4061 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Nov 16, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLONA TWP | I-80 | ...NK9215 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Oct 26, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEXARKANA | CST(EAST 51ST STREET) | ...NV1582 | PKA TRUCKING |
| Oct 25, 2023 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +46.2661 -106.5028 | ...NV1474 | PKA TRUCKING |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events