AKF GROUP INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Prior insurance gap · 154 days Nov 7, 2025 → Apr 10, 2026
- Driver OOS Rate above national average 10.0% vs 6.7% national (+3.3 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — AKF GROUP INC (USDOT 4216895) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 154 days — Nov 7, 2025 → Apr 10, 2026 • Driver OOS Rate above national average — 10.0% vs 6.7% national (+3.3 pts). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary • BOC-3 process agent on file — PERMITS & PROCESS AGENTS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4216895/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 78/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 78/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
2 active liability filings
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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InsuranceSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 10, 2026
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Process AgentPERMITS & PROCESS AGENTSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1629252ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 12 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 9.09% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
AKF GROUP INC is a motor carrier based in MANTECA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4216895. 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 2 power units and 4 drivers, with 12 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 10.0%. 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.
AKF GROUP INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 4 drivers, based in Manteca, CA. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 9.1% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with 1 reportable crash. Recent BMC-91 insurance filing instability is flagged as HIGH on the insurance-lapse watch, and operating authority is active for common.
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (7) and AZ (1).
9.1% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.2% national average; led by Hours of Service (37.5% of violations); top code 393.60(d) (Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance.) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Kenworth, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 7, 2025 to Apr 10, 2026 (154 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) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 22, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 16, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 10 | |
| Utility | 5 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Wabc | 1 |
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 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 2.15 | 2 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 14.97 | 15 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 0.50 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87729493 | Apr 29, 2026 | CA | 2 | DONNER PASS IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86829828 | Jan 16, 2026 | UT | 3 | WENDOVER UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87465005 | Dec 9, 2025 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86249311 | Nov 4, 2025 | AZ | 1 | PARKER AZ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86162619 | Oct 26, 2025 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85943108 | Sep 26, 2025 | CA | 2 | CORDELIA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85840817 | Sep 22, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLL, 395.24C1III-ELDDOF | No |
| 83770785 | Feb 1, 2025 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLTFC, 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 83769868 | Feb 1, 2025 | CA | 3 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.8E1-HOSPVID | Yes |
| 83407189 | Dec 13, 2024 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.60D, 396.9D2-FTF | No |
| 82810216 | Sep 24, 2024 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.60(d) | No |
| 81477814 | Apr 26, 2024 | CA | 3 | DONNER CVEF TRUCKEE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA4802501364 | Jul 24, 2025 | CA | 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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| Apr 18, 2024 | MC1629252-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 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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| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DRNCA102216 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Apr 10, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DRNCA102216 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 10, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 154 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 7, 2025 to Apr 10, 2026 | ||||||
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81004769 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 20, 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81004769 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 20, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81004769 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 10, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81004769 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 10, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71007063 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 10, 2025 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 13, 2026
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Apr 10, 2026insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 7, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 7, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 154 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 10, 2026)
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Nov 4, 2025
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Nov 3, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 11, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 23, 2025
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Jun 20, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 14, 2025
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Apr 10, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 18, 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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| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| PARKER AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DONNER CVEF TRUCKEE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| WENDOVER UT | UT | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1629252
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PERMITS & PROCESS AGENTS
BOC-3 process agent · 1,369 carriers served
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12 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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1 reportable crash
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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