VK INC
USDOT 3483846 • 2648 N LECLAIRE AVE APT 1, CHICAGO, IL, 60639
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-1144320 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT18359A | ON FILE | Mar 18, 2024 | Mar 18, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN345909 | REPLACED | Mar 18, 2023 | Mar 18, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN345909 | REPLACED | Mar 18, 2023 | Mar 18, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2645178 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2020 | Mar 18, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT18359A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN345909 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2024 | Mar 18, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2645178 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2023 | Mar 18, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN345909 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2023 | Mar 18, 2023 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1144320 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 30, 2020 | — | 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
10 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8F04 | 395.8F04 | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.33 | Operating CMV with obstructed driver view | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (12 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKE STATION | I80 WB 21.1MM | ...920272 | VK INC |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records