LION KING TRANSPORT CORP
COLUMBUS, OH
DBA: LION KING TRANSPORT
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 1278 days Mar 19, 2021 → Sep 17, 2024
- Common (Property) gap · 1289 days Inactive Mar 9, 2021 → reinstated Sep 18, 2024
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — LION KING TRANSPORT CORP (USDOT 3458358) 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): ISLOM ERMATOV (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 1278 days — Mar 19, 2021 → Sep 17, 2024 • Common (Property) gap · 1289 days — Inactive Mar 9, 2021 → reinstated Sep 18, 2024 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3458358/ As of: Jul 19, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 10% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=132148 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.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 26, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1128032ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 25 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 12 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 8.33% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
LION KING TRANSPORT CORP is a motor carrier based in COLUMBUS, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3458358. 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 6 power units and 8 drivers, with 12 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 10.0%. 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.
LION KING TRANSPORT CORP is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 8 drivers, based in Columbus, OH. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in TN (1) and OH (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
10.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (55.6% of violations); top code 392.16-D (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 132,148 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 9, 2021 to Sep 18, 2024 (1289 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 19, 2021 to Sep 17, 2024 (1278 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 19, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 18, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 21, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 30, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 18, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 10 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 | |
| Kenworth | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 | |
| Volvo | 1 |
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 | 1 | — | 0.30 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 2.99 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 3.13 | 3 | — | 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 (12 rows) View all 12 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88264563 | Jun 26, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 87634287 | Apr 19, 2026 | AL | 2 | IRONDALE AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 60C, 9A-LTSIR | No |
| 87134145 | Feb 24, 2026 | MO | 1 | JACKSON MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87060520 | Feb 17, 2026 | AL | 3 | MOODY AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86379121 | Nov 17, 2025 | GA | 3 | FORSYTH GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86093769 | Oct 18, 2025 | KY | 1 | MOREHEAD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85665071 | Sep 1, 2025 | TN | 2 | tn-mt.-juliet-tn |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85647807 | Sep 1, 2025 | AR | 1 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 85647388 | Aug 30, 2025 | UT | 3 | CROYDON UT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85572672 | Aug 21, 2025 | OH | 2 | ZANESVILLE OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.60C | No |
| 85005047 | Jun 18, 2025 | WI | 3 | HUDSON WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLIFTA | Yes |
| 84884077 | Jun 6, 2025 | SD | 2 | TILFORD SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
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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| Sep 18, 2024 | MC1128032-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Mar 9, 2021 | MC1128032-C | VOL | REVOCATION | VOL → |
| Sep 15, 2020 | MC1128032-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC920002146-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 26, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300183131 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 23, 2025 | Mar 26, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA998187345 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 31, 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA986908694 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 21, 2024 | Jun 9, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA986908694 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 21, 2024 | May 31, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA986908694 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 17, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 1278 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 19, 2021 to Sep 17, 2024 | ||||||
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005261502-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 11, 2021 | Mar 19, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005261502-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 17, 2020 | Feb 11, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005261502-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 15, 2020 | Dec 17, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005261502-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 15, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 26, 2026
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Mar 26, 2026insuranceCANCEL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 24, 2025
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Jul 24, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 9, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 2, 2025
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May 31, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 21, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 18, 2024
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Mar 19, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 19, 2021insurance gapCoverage gap: 1278 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 17, 2024)
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Mar 9, 2021
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Mar 9, 2021authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 1289 days (through Sep 18, 2024)
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Feb 11, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 20, 2021
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Dec 17, 2020insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 15, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| IRONDALE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| MOODY AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| FORSYTH GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| MOREHEAD | KY | 1 | 0 |
| JACKSON MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| ZANESVILLE OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| TILFORD SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| CROYDON UT | UT | 1 | 0 |
| HUDSON WI | WI | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1128032
common · ACTIVE · MC
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HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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How to verify LION KING TRANSPORT CORP
- 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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