ARCTIC KNIGHT INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 173 days Nov 17, 2023 → May 8, 2024
- Common (Property) gap · 169 days Inactive Nov 27, 2023 → reinstated May 14, 2024
- 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 — ARCTIC KNIGHT INC (USDOT 4077382) 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): FRANK KONG (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 173 days — Nov 17, 2023 → May 8, 2024 • Common (Property) gap · 169 days — Inactive Nov 27, 2023 → reinstated May 14, 2024 • 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 — PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC · BIPD/Primary • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4077382/ 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 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 28.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240416 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.
Company profile
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InsurancePLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INCPolicy effective May 8, 2025
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1550361ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 9 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 33.33% | 0% | — |
| 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
ARCTIC KNIGHT INC is a motor carrier based in PASADENA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4077382. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 9 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. 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.
ARCTIC KNIGHT INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Pasadena, CA. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC, and operating authority is active for common.
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (3) and NM (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (60.9% of violations); top code 395.32B-ELDDFR (ELD - driver tamper/disable) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,416 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Nov 27, 2023 to May 14, 2024 (169 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 17, 2023 to May 8, 2024 (173 days)
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 |
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| California (CA) | 4 | 3 | 75.0% | Apr 28, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 9, 2024 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 14, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 9 | |
| Wabash National | 9 |
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 | — | 1.20 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 5.53 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 17.41 | 17 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 0.77 | 1 | — | 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 (9 rows) View all 9 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87729804 | Apr 28, 2026 | CA | 3 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 3A3-HOSPRNC, 11B2-Q, 8E1PC-OOS | Yes |
| 87407301 | Mar 23, 2026 | NM | 2 | US HWY 60 MM 395 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2C | No |
| 86100878 | Oct 17, 2025 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 85525321 | Aug 16, 2025 | CA | 3 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 83651089 | Jan 14, 2025 | MO | 3 | ST CLAIR MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 395.32B-ELDDFR, 395.24, 395.3A3II | No |
| 82930849 | Oct 16, 2024 | NM | 2 | GLENRIO WELCOME CENTER |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2UV, 395.3A3II | No |
| 82887721 | Oct 10, 2024 | NM | 2 | I-40 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 393.60(e) | No |
| 82885541 | Oct 9, 2024 | AR | 2 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82490008 | Aug 25, 2024 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8(e)(1), 393.9(a), 392.2 | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
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 14, 2024 | MC1550361-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jun 7, 2023 | MC1550361-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 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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| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI002956-01 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | May 8, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI002956-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 8, 2024 | May 8, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 173 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 17, 2023 to May 8, 2024 | ||||||
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI002589-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 8, 2026insuranceCANCEL — PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC
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May 8, 2025
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May 8, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC
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May 14, 2024
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Nov 27, 2023
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Nov 27, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 27, 2023authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 169 days (through May 14, 2024)
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Nov 17, 2023insuranceCANCEL — PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC
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Nov 17, 2023insurance gapCoverage gap: 173 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 8, 2024)
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 | 2 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| ST CLAIR MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| GLENRIO WELCOME CENTER | NM | 1 | 0 |
| I-40 | NM | 1 | 0 |
| US HWY 60 MM 395 | NM | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.60(e) | Windshield - Obstructed. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1550361
common · ACTIVE · MC
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PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
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How to verify ARCTIC KNIGHT INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- 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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