L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 470959 • 495 SOUTH HIGH STREET SUITE 50, COLUMBUS, OH, 43215
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-313982 | REVOKED | May 26, 2009 | Jun 8, 2021 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAA 587 81 27 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 6, 2016 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | XS 115 48 51 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2006 | May 26, 2009 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAA 587 81 27 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAA 512 15 45 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAA 587 81 27 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAA 587 81 27 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 17, 2009 | May 26, 2009 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAA 587 81 27 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2006 | Mar 17, 2009 |
| MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MG217941 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1997 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MG217941 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 1, 1997 | Dec 26, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAA 587 81 27 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2016 | Nov 6, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAA 587 81 27 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAA 512 15 45 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAA 587 81 27 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| NAMECHG | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAA 587 81 27 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2009 | May 26, 2009 |
| NAMECHG | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | XS 115 48 51 | BIPD/Excess | May 26, 2009 | May 26, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAA 587 81 27 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2009 | Mar 17, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MG217941 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2006 | Dec 26, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MG217941 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-313982 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-313982 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC313982 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 18, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC313982 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2016 |
| MC313982 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 2, 2009 | REVOKED | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC313982 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2006 |
| MC313982 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 17, 1997 | REVOKED | May 26, 2009 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 99 inspections
Violation Summary (151 violations from 99 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 23 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 9 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 8 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 3 | 3 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver 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 I | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (99 inspections)
Showing 50 of 99
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FORT WAYNE | STATE RD 37 E | ...R05920 | L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jan 20, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORANGE (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...902174 | L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Dec 18, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEDINA | WASHINGTON ST | ...301703 | L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Dec 9, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLAIN GROVE TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0079 N | ...014636 | L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| May 28, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MISHAWAKA | DOUGLAS RD | ...KX5838 | L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Apr 24, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALLEN (TOWNSHIP OF) | CR 99 | ...VZ2102 | LKS TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Mar 14, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | DENVER | E 14TH AVE AT N ST PAUL ST | ...VD1287 | L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 28, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | W 79TH ST | ...D71275 | L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Aug 23, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-465 | ...628833 | L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Dec 15, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRENCHTOWN TWP | TELEGRAPH | ...141045 | L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Dec 13, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PARKLAND | CTH Z WB | ...MZ9221 | L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 12, 2022 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | DENVER | I70 WB 1,500 FEET E OF N STEELE ST | ...GJ9005 | L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| May 27, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILWAUKEE | N LITTLE MENOMONEE RIVER PKWY | ...MN4770 | L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Mar 18, 2022 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOVELAND | E EISENHOWER BLVD AT N MONROE AVE | ...S54646 | L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jun 22, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FORT WAYNE | I469 | ...129169 | L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jul 30, 2020 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2018 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events