KING CARGO INC
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 →
- 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 — KING CARGO INC (USDOT 3729349) 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): SALOME METSKHVARISHVILI (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • 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 — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3729349/ As of: Jul 18, 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). 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 13.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 15.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=144026 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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InsuranceTRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 29, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1315841ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 45 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 13.16% | 10.53% | — |
| 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
KING CARGO INC is a motor carrier based in ALLENTOWN, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3729349. 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 7 power units and 7 drivers, with 45 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 15.4%. 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.
KING CARGO INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 7 drivers, based in Allentown, PA. Across 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 22.6% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
31 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 343% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (5) and WA (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
22.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (48.4% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLED (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 144,026 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 1, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 4, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 18, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 15, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 1, 2024 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 16, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 14, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 5, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 40 | |
| Utility | 18 | |
| Wabash National | 14 | |
| Reitnouer | 5 | |
| Benson Tru | 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 | 1 | — | 0.27 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 0.77 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 2.81 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | — | 5.46 | 5 | — | 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 (45 rows) View all 45 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88316885 | Jul 1, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.47E | No |
| 88231785 | Jun 24, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45B2-B-VAC, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 88039257 | Jun 3, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88019498 | Jun 2, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87893978 | May 18, 2026 | NV | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LTSIR, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 87687439 | Apr 27, 2026 | PA | 2 | BEAVER TWP PA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 17C-PI | No |
| 87655867 | Apr 22, 2026 | OR | 3 | CASCADE LOCKS OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 8E-HOSPDELDT | Yes |
| 87390226 | Mar 20, 2026 | WA | 2 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87284244 | Mar 11, 2026 | MI | 1 | mi-n-i-75@sashabaw-rd |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LHWS, 392.2-SLLS1 | Yes |
| 87121647 | Feb 23, 2026 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLED, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 86660619 | Dec 29, 2025 | SC | 3 | BATESBURG SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86565696 | Dec 14, 2025 | LA | 3 | SLIDELL LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 383.23A2-LCDL | Yes |
| 86534607 | Dec 10, 2025 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86537565 | Dec 9, 2025 | OH | 2 | WILMINGTON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 86490733 | Dec 5, 2025 | MS | 3 | CORINTH SCALE US 45 NORTH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86336407 | Nov 15, 2025 | AL | 2 | VERBENA AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.55E-B, 393.11A1-LCHL | No |
| 86248693 | Nov 5, 2025 | OR | 3 | or-ashland--or |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 86067199 | Oct 16, 2025 | KY | 1 | VERONA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85780073 | Sep 11, 2025 | WY | 1 | CHEYENNE I-25 POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85556422 | Aug 21, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-i-275-s/b-@-ecorse |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85572202 | Aug 18, 2025 | WA | 3 | KELSO WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| 85583071 | Aug 12, 2025 | NM | 1 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84973535 | Jun 16, 2025 | MT | 2 | BUTTE MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-HLLH | Yes |
| 84871858 | Jun 4, 2025 | ND | 3 | BISMARCK ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84838990 | Jun 1, 2025 | UT | 1 | ECHO UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD25A1301220 | Oct 16, 2025 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY4043160400 | Aug 7, 2024 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
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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| Nov 4, 2021 | MC1315841-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MIT-UKNAP2300164-1895 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 29, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MIT-UKNAP2300164-1895 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Oct 29, 2025 | May 26, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | GAT0003137 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 2, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | REPLACED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | GAT0003137 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 29, 2024 | Oct 2, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0735993 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 6, 2024 | Oct 29, 2024 | REPLACED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0735993 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 29, 2023 | Mar 6, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA04229432 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 29, 2021 | Oct 29, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 26, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 30, 2026
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Apr 29, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 29, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Oct 2, 2025insuranceCANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Sep 8, 2025
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Oct 29, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Mar 6, 2024insuranceCANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Oct 29, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 4, 2021
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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| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| BUTTE MT | MT | 2 | 1 |
| VERBENA AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| HEBER-OVERGAARD AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| YUMA PORT OF ENTRY | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DONNER PASS CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| LAMAR CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| POST FALLS ID | ID | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(c)(1) | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1315841
common · ACTIVE · MC
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TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INC
BOC-3 process agent · 55,281 carriers served
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45 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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