A K LOGISTICS INC
CLIFTON, NJ
DBA: T A EVEREADY EXPRESS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Common (Property) gap · 6155 days Inactive Aug 25, 2004 → reinstated Jul 2, 2021
- Common (Property) gap · 81 days Inactive Oct 18, 1996 → reinstated Jan 7, 1997
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — A K LOGISTICS INC (USDOT 522392) 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 Officer(s): KEITH A KIRK (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Common (Property) gap · 6155 days — Inactive Aug 25, 2004 → reinstated Jul 2, 2021 • Common (Property) gap · 81 days — Inactive Oct 18, 1996 → reinstated Jan 7, 1997 On file: • 1 active operating authority • Active insurance on file — PALMS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC · BIPD • BOC-3 process agent on file — FMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/522392/ As of: Jul 20, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=331373 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.
2 active liability policies
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.
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InsurancePALMS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPolicy effective Jun 1, 2025
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Process AgentFMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC262671ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 5 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 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
A K LOGISTICS INC is a corporation based in CLIFTON, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 522392. 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 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections on file. 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.
A K LOGISTICS INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 29 years on FMCSA's records, based in Clifton, NJ. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in NJ (4 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.201(b) (Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Hino is the most-inspected make.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,373 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 25, 2004 to Jul 2, 2021 (6155 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 18, 1996 to Jan 7, 1997 (81 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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| New Jersey (NJ) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 30, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Hino | 4 | |
| Kenworth | 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 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 4.00 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 84840771 | May 30, 2025 | NJ | 2 | NJTP 16W |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.55C1-B | No |
| 84823789 | May 29, 2025 | NJ | 3 | LINCOLN TUNNEL POST 18 |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84487756 | Apr 23, 2025 | NJ | 3 | GREENWHICH |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81736887 | May 9, 2024 | NJ | 2 | LINCOLN TUNNEL POST 18 |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.201(b) | No |
| 81071204 | Mar 7, 2024 | NJ | 3 | NSO RDWY EAST WINDSOR |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| NJ0021542760 | Aug 3, 2021 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILU100421926 | Dec 5, 2011 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0010180024 | Aug 10, 2010 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)
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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| Jul 25, 2025 | MC262671-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 2, 2021 | MC262671-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 10, 2009 | MC262671-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jun 18, 2009 | MC262671-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (45 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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| PALMS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | CSLOM00033-01 | BIPD | — | Jun 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PALMS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | CSLOM00033-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PALMS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | CSLOM00033-01 | BIPD | — | Jun 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PALMS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | CSLOM00033-01 | 91 | — | Jun 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 4526899 | BIPD | — | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CAA 4526899 | BIPD | — | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA03748346 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 2, 2021 | Jul 7, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA03748346 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 2, 2021 | Jun 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| RIVERPORT INSURANCE COMPANY | QTA4AK0000070-10 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 2, 2021 | REPLACED |
| MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 151901-10-10-24-8 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 151801-10-10-24-8 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000368-03 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000368-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2016 | Sep 22, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000368-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000368-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000368-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 1, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000365-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2014 | Jun 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000368-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2014 | Jun 1, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000365-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2014 | Jul 2, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY CORPORATION | ABC80853098 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2010 | Jun 1, 2010 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION | ABC80853098 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2010 | Jun 1, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CA29013241 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CA29013241 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 | REPLACED |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 73541978 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT 660 5185C886 TIL 06 | CARGO | — | Jun 1, 2006 | Jun 1, 2006 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 25, 2025
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Jul 7, 2025
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Jul 7, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 7, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 27, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PALMS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
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Jun 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PALMS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
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Jun 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 29, 2025
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Jun 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 7, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 13, 2022
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Jun 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 9, 2021
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Jun 9, 2021authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 8, 2021authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 2, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — RIVERPORT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 3, 2019
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Jun 1, 2019insuranceCANCEL — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 6, 2018
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Jun 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Jun 2, 2017
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Jun 1, 2017insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Apr 13, 2017insuranceCANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Sep 22, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Sep 8, 2016
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Jun 1, 2016
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Jun 1, 2016insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Jun 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Jun 8, 2015
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Jun 1, 2015insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Jul 2, 2014insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Jun 3, 2014
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Jun 1, 2014insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION
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Jun 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Jun 3, 2010
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Jun 1, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY CORPORATION
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Jun 1, 2010insuranceCANCEL — ARI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 3, 2009
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Aug 3, 2009authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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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| LINCOLN TUNNEL POST 18 | NJ | 2 | 0 |
| GREENWHICH | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| NJTP 16W | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| NSO RDWY EAST WINDSOR | NJ | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC262671
common · ACTIVE · MC
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PALMS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
BIPD policy on file
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ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD policy on file
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CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD policy on file
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DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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RIVERPORT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO policy on file
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PENN-AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO policy on file
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BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO policy on file
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FMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGS
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5 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify A K LOGISTICS 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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