MLK TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 3794258 • 95 ANNFIELD CT, STATEN ISLAND, NY, 10304
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-1363173 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 30, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3100001185 | ON FILE | Apr 11, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3100001185 | CANCELLED | Mar 2, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3100001185 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2025 | Mar 2, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3100001185 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2025 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3100001185 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2024 | Jan 13, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3100001185 | CANCELLED | Jun 18, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3100001185 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3100001185 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2023 | Apr 11, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3100001185 | CANCELLED | Jul 17, 2023 | Aug 6, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3100001185 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2023 | Jul 17, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA964931015 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA964931015 | REPLACED | Jan 9, 2023 | Jan 10, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CNY0006455665-2 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2022 | Jan 3, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CNY0006455665-2 | CANCELLED | May 18, 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CNY0006455665-2 | CANCELLED | Feb 6, 2022 | May 18, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3100001185 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3100001185 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3100001185 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2025 | Mar 2, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3100001185 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3100001185 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2025 | Jan 13, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3100001185 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3100001185 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3100001185 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2024 | Apr 11, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3100001185 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2023 | Aug 6, 2023 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3100001185 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2023 | Jul 17, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA964931015 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA964931015 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2023 | Jan 10, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNY0006455665-2 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNY0006455665-2 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNY0006455665-2 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2022 | May 18, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1363173 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1363173 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 30, 2025 |
| MC1363173 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2025 |
| MC1363173 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2025 |
| MC1363173 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2024 |
| MC1363173 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2024 |
| MC1363173 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2024 |
| MC1363173 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2023 |
| MC1363173 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2023 |
| MC1363173 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 18, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC1363173 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2022 |
| MC1363173 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 20, 2022 |
| MC1363173 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 7, 2022 | REVOKED | Jan 9, 2023 |
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
11 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (17 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIDDLEBURY | 84-W | ...MX8658 | MLK TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 11, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEXAS CITY | 4933 SH 146 | ...212085 | MLK TRANSPORTATION INC |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records