PKN CARGO INC

USDOT 4178795 • 1003 N ARCHIBALD AVE D, ONTARIO, CA, 91764

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
4,178,795
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
9097134535
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
MCS-150 Mileage
1,104,178
Physical Address
1003 N ARCHIBALD AVE D, ONTARIO, CA, 91764
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 16.4%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 9.7 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 19, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1608535ACTIVEUnknownJan 20, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryICSKS0000001-00-218ON FILEJan 19, 2025Jan 19, 2026

Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryWHI01000002875-00CANCELLEDJan 19, 2024Jan 19, 2025

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYICSKS0000001-00-218BIPD/PrimaryJan 19, 2026Jan 19, 2026
CANCELSUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COWHI01000002875-00BIPD/PrimaryJan 19, 2025Jan 19, 2025

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1608535COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 23, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 20, 2026
MC1608535COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 23, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 21, 2025
MC1608535MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 2, 2024Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
45%
Unsafe Driving
62%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
61
Violations
155
23 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
16.4%
Driver OOS %
16.4%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
4
Nov
5
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
3
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
8
Sep
4
Oct
2
Nov
7
Dec
4
Jan
5
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 61 of 61 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

15 states61 inspections

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Violation Summary (155 violations from 61 inspections)

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Violation Summary (155 violations from 61 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.100Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS807Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD80Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner60Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.60Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed55Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps513Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status4210Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp40Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal31Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-STBWSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22A-DEmergency warning devices not displayed104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.209D-STBSPWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.34CHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.30Battery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver 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 I11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLILCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.30-BBattery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60EGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B2Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2FTOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2LVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.71C383.71C10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24DELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A1-TBTPTires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
16.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-7.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
16.4%vs nat'l 6.7%
+9.7 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.54vs nat'l 1.80
+0.74 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (61 inspections)

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Inspection History (61 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 8, 202687536736RoadsideNMLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1Details unavailableNo
Mar 31, 202687473660MARANA AZAZLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 20, 202687351435LAKE HAVASU CITY AZAZLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER4392.2-SLLTCD, 393.9A-HLLH, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Mar 5, 202687245645CAJON SCALESCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLSOA, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.207A-STBWYes
Feb 24, 202687145094EHRENBERG AZAZLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4395.22H2-ELDNISDT, 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.22H3-ELDMFNo
Feb 12, 2026870694188604 COTTONWOOD AVECALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 12, 2026870694198604 COTTONWOOD AVECALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 12, 2026870693488604 COTTONWOOD AVECALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 11, 202687030885I-10 23 WBNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9TS, 393.75A, 392.2CYes
Jan 31, 202686933500TUCSON AZAZLevel 1HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER3393.95A1, 395.22G-ELDMFV, 393.11A1-CSLRRNo
Jan 10, 202686763179KINGMAN AZAZLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER11395.8A, 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLYes
Jan 9, 202686760675VAN BUREN ARARLevel 2VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER4395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.24, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Jan 1, 202686705570ARCADIA LALALevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3392.22A-D, 396.17C-PI, 392.22B-DFPWDNo
Dec 26, 202586658610SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9TSNo
Dec 18, 202586607938RIALTOCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.95F, 393.95A1Yes
Dec 11, 202586552581GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 9, 202586526838SAN SIMON AZAZLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER6395.8A1-HOSP, 395.34A1-ELDDFN, 395.34CYes
Dec 5, 202586499839MARANA AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8A1-HOSPYes
Dec 5, 202586505933NMNMLevel 22395.30B1, 393.75A3Yes
Dec 4, 202586505987SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 30, 202586439055JOPLIN MOMOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1395.24No
Nov 21, 202586595100MT. PASS IFCALevel 2STOU SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLED, 395.30B1-ELDDFRNo
Oct 31, 202586214647CASA GRANDE AZAZLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER8395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 395.22G-ELDMFV, 393.55E-BNo
Oct 23, 202586171457RoadsideTXLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER8393.9, 393.30, 393.95ANo
Oct 14, 202586058055NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER6395.30B1No
Oct 2, 202585943739SB SANTA NELLA PLATFORM SCALESCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER7392.2-SLLEQP, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 392.2-SLLSRYes
Sep 28, 202585906770GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER2391.11B2-Q, 393.95AYes
Sep 24, 202585880215SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 1STOU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 24, 202585889963RoadsideNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 23, 202585874424MOHAWK TNTNLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLNo
Sep 17, 202585820722EHRENBERG AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR7393.78, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95A4-EENAYes
Sep 11, 202585766444ELOY AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5393.11A1-CSURR, 393.55C1-B, 393.78A-WSYes
Sep 2, 202585677014CASA GRANDE AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4395.24, 396.17C-PI, 393.95A4-EENANo
Sep 1, 202585671379LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 21, 202585558724DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3395.24D-ELDPT, 392.2-SLLSOA, 393.9A-LFTSINo
Jul 4, 202585138922LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 26, 202585078010FLAGSTAFF AZAZLevel 2STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A1-TAORETAYes
Jun 25, 202585072897LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1395.30B1No
Jun 23, 202585033353TONOPAH AZAZLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER9395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.11B-CSRIGRRNo
Mar 14, 202584138722WADSWORTH OHOHLevel 2DM UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 25, 202583979839ST CLAIR MOMOLevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER5393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.55E-B, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Dec 27, 202483505713HAYWOOD CO I40 EB 20MM ON RAMPNCLevel 2WABA SEMI-TRAILER1393.75AYes
Dec 21, 202483520069MOUNTAIN PASS JPOECALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.60ENo
Dec 5, 2024834529668604 COTTONWOOD AVECALevel 5PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 5, 2024834529678604 COTTONWOOD AVECALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 5, 2024834529688604 COTTONWOOD AVECALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45B2-BNo
Nov 23, 202483253873I-80 WB MM 56 BEAVER TWP - WEIPALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 21, 202483234022I-39ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1391.11B2No
Nov 15, 202483217880RoadsidePALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR6392.2FT, 392.2LV, 383.71CNo
Nov 1, 202483065580KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75A1-TBTP, 383.23A2-LCDLNYes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

58 total · 29.3% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 4, 2025TXTOW00SAN ANTONIOIH10E...GC5967PKN CARGO INC
Apr 29, 2025AZTOW00KingmanI-40 @ MP-49...LF0109PKN CARGO INC
Nov 21, 2024ILTOW00LASALLE TWPI-39...LF0109PKN CARGO INC

Compliance Timeline

6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 20, 2026
Authority
Jan 19, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 4, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 29, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in AZ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 19, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Nov 21, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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