GKM TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 4005945 • 4501 SULLIVANT AVE SUITE B5, COLUMBAS, OH, 43228
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-1506916 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 11, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA860946073 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA860946073 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA860946073 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA860946073 | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT3042385764 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2025 | Jul 26, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW4435732-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2024 | May 29, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW4435732-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW4435732-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2024 | Dec 7, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW4435732-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW4435732-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW4435732-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW4435732-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW4435732-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW4435732-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1989877 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1989877 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1989877 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA860946073 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA860946073 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA860946073 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA860946073 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT3042385764 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2025 | Jul 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4435732-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4435732-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 7, 2024 | Dec 7, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4435732-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4435732-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4435732-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2024 | May 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4435732-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4435732-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4435732-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1989877 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4435732-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1989877 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1989877 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1506916 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1506916 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2025 |
| MC1506916 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2025 |
| MC1506916 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 14, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1506916 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2024 |
| MC1506916 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2024 |
| MC1506916 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2024 |
| MC1506916 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 8, 2024 |
| MC1506916 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2024 |
| MC1506916 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 7, 2023 | REVOKED | Feb 10, 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
13 states • 32 inspections
Violation Summary (31 violations from 32 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(d)(9) | 395.8(d)(9) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 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 (32 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records