JKF TRUCKING LLC
LONOKE, AR
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- Unsatisfactory safety rating FMCSA Unsatisfactory ratings typically prohibit interstate operation until upgraded.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 10 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — JKF TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 497640) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): JAMES FOWLER (Owner) Organization: INDIVIDUAL Blockers: • Unsatisfactory safety rating — FMCSA Unsatisfactory ratings typically prohibit interstate operation until upgraded. Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 10 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/497640/ As of: Jul 17, 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 F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 60/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 60/100 — letter capped at F. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 18.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=331490 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Unsatisfactory safety rating after a compliance review.
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: Do not book.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 20 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 12.5% | 0% | — |
| 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
JKF TRUCKING LLC is a individual based in LONOKE, AR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 497640. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Unsatisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 4 drivers, with 20 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 18.2%. 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.
Unsatisfactory safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier an Unsatisfactory safety rating after a compliance review.
JKF TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 4 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Lonoke, AR. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AR (9) and TX (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (65.5% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Peterbilt, Wilson tra, and Other are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,490 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 11 | |
| Peterbilt | 9 | |
| Kenworth | 4 | |
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Timpte | 2 | |
| Other | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 1.16 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 7.66 | 8 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 26.75 | 27 | — | 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 (20 rows) View all 20 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86731845 | Jan 6, 2026 | AR | 2 | HETH AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
9 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.40A-B, 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 86319716 | Nov 14, 2025 | AR | 3 | KEO AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85136571 | Jul 3, 2025 | AR | 3 | BENTON AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 391.41APC, 391.11B4, 392.2-SLLLR | Yes |
| 84844519 | May 28, 2025 | TX | 2 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 396.17C, 393.55E, 393.9TS | No |
| 84737217 | May 16, 2025 | AR | 3 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84508751 | Apr 21, 2025 | AR | 3 | MENIFEE AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83724981 | Jan 27, 2025 | AR | 3 | MARION AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 82480626 | Aug 23, 2024 | AR | 3 | PLUMERVILLE AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 81553710 | May 8, 2024 | AR | 3 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81521596 | May 2, 2024 | AR | 3 | WHITE HALL AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.5(a)(3), 392.4(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 80948705 | Feb 27, 2024 | AR | 3 | ar-crittenden-co-(marion-stn) |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80824979 | Feb 12, 2024 | AR | 3 | ar-crittenden-co-(lehi-stn) |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80576082 | Jan 9, 2024 | AR | 3 | JEFFERSON COUNTY |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80544238 | Jan 4, 2024 | AR | 1 | ARKANSAS COUNTY |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.43(a), 393.53(b), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 80467632 | Dec 26, 2023 | AR | 3 | PRAIRIE COUNTY |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80508827 | Dec 19, 2023 | AR | 3 | ar-crittenden-co-(riverside-stn) |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79155773 | Jul 17, 2023 | AR | 3 | LEE COUNTY |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79051126 | Jul 3, 2023 | AR | 3 | PULASKI COUNTY |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2, 395.8(f)(1) | No |
| 78750673 | May 26, 2023 | AR | 3 | CROSS COUNTY |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78553746 | May 8, 2023 | AR | 3 | JEFFERSON COUNTY |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR2019526891 | May 28, 2019 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2017522744 | May 25, 2017 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2017509377 | Mar 9, 2017 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0015066735 | May 12, 2015 | AR | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR0013072079 | Oct 24, 2013 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0013070716 | Sep 14, 2013 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0012068967 | Aug 13, 2012 | AR | 1 | 3 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| AR0003056801 | Oct 14, 2003 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR0001034308 | Jul 11, 2001 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0099044703 | Aug 27, 1999 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON COUNTY | AR | 2 | 0 |
| ARKANSAS COUNTY | AR | 1 | 1 |
| BENTON AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| CROSS COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| HETH AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| KEO AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| LEE COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| MARION AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| MENIFEE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.4(a) | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
| 392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
| 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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