MNK US LINES INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 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 — MNK US LINES INC (USDOT 4042778) 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): NICOLAI MALARCIUC (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 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 — SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4042778/ 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 36.4% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=48444 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +5 (15 → 20) · Jul 1, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +5 (17 → 22) · Jun 12, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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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InsuranceTRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Dec 31, 2025
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Process AgentSKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1530183ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Truck tractors | 16 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 20 | 2 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 5 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 49 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.7% | 8.11% | — |
| 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
MNK US LINES INC is a motor carrier based in PALATINE, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4042778. 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 20 power units and 22 drivers, with 49 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 36.4%. 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.
MNK US LINES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 17 drivers, based in Palatine, IL. Across 32 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.4% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
32 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SD (4) and CA (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
9.4% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (42.9% of violations); top code 393.78 (Windshield condition defective) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 17 drivers; Freightliner, CIMC, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 48,444 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Power Units 15 20FMCSA Company Census
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Drivers 17 22FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (SD) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Washington (WA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | May 25, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 27, 2024 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 12, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 25, 2024 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 24, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 27 | |
| Great Dane | 12 | |
| Peterbilt | 12 | |
| CIMC | 11 | |
| Cimarron M | 4 | |
| Vanguard | 3 |
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 | 5 | — | 0.51 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 4.35 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 4.00 | 4 | — | 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 (49 rows) View all 49 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88281022 | Jun 29, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 395.8E1-HOSPVID, 393.55D2-B, 395.8D9-HOSF | No |
| 88233192 | Jun 24, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 88107165 | Jun 9, 2026 | AZ | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8E-HOSPDELDT, 392.22B-DFPWD, 392.2-SLLUP | Yes |
| 87963758 | May 25, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TALS | Yes |
| 87870327 | May 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.47A-BCLMBD | Yes |
| 87857623 | May 14, 2026 | NV | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87857382 | May 14, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87742296 | Apr 30, 2026 | FL | 3 | GRAND RIDGE FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 24 | No |
| 87698818 | Apr 27, 2026 | WA | 2 | GRANDVIEW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87544694 | Apr 5, 2026 | WA | 2 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87141331 | Feb 25, 2026 | CA | 2 | CASTAIC IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86942622 | Jan 27, 2026 | MN | 3 | MOORHEAD MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86819174 | Jan 14, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86774617 | Jan 9, 2026 | IN | 3 | TERRE HAUTE IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 86653992 | Dec 23, 2025 | LA | 3 | BOSSIER CITY LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86620902 | Dec 17, 2025 | WI | 3 | MENOMONIE WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86205310 | Oct 31, 2025 | OR | 3 | WOODBURN OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86032902 | Oct 12, 2025 | IL | 2 | I-80 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2RG | No |
| 85754481 | Sep 9, 2025 | UT | 3 | BRIGHAM CITY UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85388828 | Jul 29, 2025 | IN | 3 | WEST HARRISON IN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.24, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 85298614 | Jul 22, 2025 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85122590 | Jul 3, 2025 | AR | 1 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85098237 | Jun 26, 2025 | MO | 3 | STRAFFORD MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84706652 | May 15, 2025 | AZ | 1 | GREEN VALLEY AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 83874500 | Feb 14, 2025 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| NC0108163321 | Jun 26, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA411529900X | Dec 12, 2024 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA409606200X | Oct 26, 2024 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0223069363 | Dec 25, 2023 | NE | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA308675400X | Sep 16, 2023 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
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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| May 15, 2023 | MC1530183-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MIT-UKNAP2300164-1987 | 91X | $750,000 | Dec 31, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BRICKTOWN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACX-B1820WLS22C559-0233 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA969589407 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 9, 2023 | Dec 31, 2024 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 31, 2025
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Dec 31, 2025insuranceCANCEL — BRICKTOWN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 31, 2024insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 27, 2024
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May 15, 2023
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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| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| BRIGHAM CITY UT | UT | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| GREEN VALLEY AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| DONNER PASS CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.207(b) | Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1530183
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TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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BRICKTOWN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 32,005 carriers served
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49 inspections
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5 reportable crashes
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- 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.
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