PKN CARGO 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 — PKN CARGO INC (USDOT 4178795) 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): NO GIVEN NAME KAMAL (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 — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4178795/ 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 17.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 23.7% vs peer median 9.5% (worse). n=89182 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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InsuranceACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 19, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1608535ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 67 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 9 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 15.25% | 18.64% | — |
| 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
PKN CARGO INC is a motor carrier based in ONTARIO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4178795. 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 10 power units and 14 drivers, with 67 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 23.7%. 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.
PKN CARGO INC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 14 drivers, based in Ontario, CA. Across 60 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.3% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
60 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 1,900% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AZ (15) and NM (14), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
28.3% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (43.0% of violations); top code 395.30B1-ELDDFR (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.) cited 10 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 14 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, 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 89,182 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 15 | 3 | 20.0% | Apr 28, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 14 | 3 | 21.4% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 14 | 8 | 57.1% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 6, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 23, 2024 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 30, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 23, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 9, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 57 | |
| Utility | 15 | |
| Wabash National | 12 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 8 | |
| Great Dane | 6 | |
| Peterbilt | 6 | |
| Stoughton | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.19 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 26 | — | 2.16 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | — | 8.62 | 9 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | — | 6.36 | 6 | — | 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 (67 rows) View all 67 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88319481 | Jul 2, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.78 | Yes |
| 87796394 | May 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.78, 393.30 | No |
| 87705220 | Apr 28, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 2-SLLLR, 8E-HOSPDOOS | No |
| 87720376 | Apr 27, 2026 | GA | 2 | TEMPLE GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 9A-LTSI, 75A3-TAOL, 24 | Yes |
| 87609989 | Apr 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | 8790 TX6 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 60C, 95A, 5B | No |
| 87566319 | Apr 12, 2026 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 95A4-EENA | No |
| 87536736 | Apr 8, 2026 | NM | 3 | I40 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 87473660 | Mar 31, 2026 | AZ | 2 | MARANA AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87351435 | Mar 20, 2026 | AZ | 2 | LAKE HAVASU CITY AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 87245645 | Mar 5, 2026 | CA | 2 | CAJON SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.207A-STBW, 393.45B2-BHTD, 392.2-SLLSOA | Yes |
| 87145094 | Feb 24, 2026 | AZ | 3 | EHRENBERG AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.22H3-ELDMF, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | No |
| 87069419 | Feb 12, 2026 | CA | 5 | 8604 COTTONWOOD AVE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87069418 | Feb 12, 2026 | CA | 5 | 8604 COTTONWOOD AVE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87069348 | Feb 12, 2026 | CA | 5 | 8604 COTTONWOOD AVE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87030885 | Feb 11, 2026 | NM | 2 | I-10 23 WB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9TS, 393.75A, 392.2C | Yes |
| 86933500 | Jan 31, 2026 | AZ | 1 | TUCSON AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.95A1, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 86763179 | Jan 10, 2026 | AZ | 3 | KINGMAN AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.8A, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 86760675 | Jan 9, 2026 | AR | 2 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LTSI, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.95F | Yes |
| 86705570 | Jan 1, 2026 | LA | 2 | ARCADIA LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86658610 | Dec 26, 2025 | NM | 2 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9TS | No |
| 86607938 | Dec 18, 2025 | CA | 1 | RIALTO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.209D-STBSP, 393.95F, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 86552581 | Dec 11, 2025 | NM | 3 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86526838 | Dec 9, 2025 | AZ | 2 | SAN SIMON AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 395.8K2-HOSRC, 395.34A1-ELDDFN | Yes |
| 86505933 | Dec 5, 2025 | NM | 2 | NM |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3, 395.30B1 | Yes |
| 86499839 | Dec 5, 2025 | AZ | 2 | MARANA AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX76ZCHQE143 | Jul 4, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0I25026159 | Apr 29, 2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003633503 | Nov 21, 2024 | IL | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2024 | MC1608535-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-CA-19-S0346226-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 19, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ICSKS0000001-00-218 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 19, 2025 | Jan 19, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000002875-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 19, 2024 | Jan 19, 2025 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 20, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 21, 2025
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Jan 19, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Feb 2, 2024
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8604 COTTONWOOD AVE | CA | 6 | 0 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 4 | 0 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 3 | 0 |
| CASA GRANDE AZ | AZ | 2 | 0 |
| EHRENBERG AZ | AZ | 2 | 1 |
| MARANA AZ | AZ | 2 | 1 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 1 |
| NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1608535
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ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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67 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify PKN CARGO 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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