KING LUBE INC
USDOT 494540 • DBA: KING TOWING • 371 WALLACE WILKINSON BLVD, LIBERTY, KY, 42539
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1506847 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E86886 | ON FILE | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E86886 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1506847 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 2, 2023 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (10 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (13 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | 86804241 | ELIZABETHTOWN | KY | Level 2 | CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 86675741 | LEXINGTON | KY | Level 3 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| May 13, 2025 | 84653346 | EDMONTON | KY | Level 1 | DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.95A, 393.95F, 392.2 | No |
| Dec 30, 2024 | 83514534 | MOUNT VERNON | KY | Level 3 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.16 | No |
| Dec 22, 2024 | 83464453 | CORINTH | KY | Level 3 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 82668152 | SUMMER SHADE | KY | Level 1 | DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 82469430 | ELIZABETHTOWN | KY | Level 2 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 82071094 | LIBERTY | KY | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 376.11(d)(1) | No |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 81889605 | WINCHESTER | KY | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 81793530 | BURKESVILLE | KY | Level 2 | ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 390.21T(b) | No |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 80600866 | RICHMOND | KY | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 80285812 | CAMPBELLSVILLE | KY | Level 1 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 79194810 | FRANKFORT | KY | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LIBERTY | KY1649 | ...743731 | KEVIN KING LUBE INC |
Compliance Timeline
2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records