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KENNETH L SIKES

DBA: K L SIKES TRUCKING

USDOT 552738 Active CORPORATION OTHER-UNKNOWN;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE CORPORATION Company officer: KENNETH SIKES Company officer 2: CYNTHIA SIKES General Freight Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Grain / Feed / Hay Based in GREAT FALLS, MT Grade A · 94
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Mar 20, 1996
Coverage resumed · Aug 6, 2004
Policy effective · Feb 26, 2026
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 107 days Dec 4, 1995 → Mar 20, 1996
  • Prior insurance gap · 2003 days Feb 11, 1999 → Aug 6, 2004
  • Violations per Inspection above national average 3.33 vs 1.80 national (+1.53).
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: KENNETH SIKES
Company officer 2: CYNTHIA SIKES
Cargo: General Freight, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Grain / Feed / Hay
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — KENNETH L SIKES (USDOT 552738)
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: $1,000,000
Officer(s): KENNETH SIKES (Company officer); CYNTHIA SIKES (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 107 days — Dec 4, 1995 → Mar 20, 1996
  • Prior insurance gap · 2003 days — Feb 11, 1999 → Aug 6, 2004
  • Violations per Inspection above national average — 3.33 vs 1.80 national (+1.53).

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/552738/
As of: Jul 24, 2026
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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.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=331323 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 552738
In FMCSA records since Mar 9, 1994 (~32y)
MC / docket MC273456
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer KENNETH SIKES
Company officer 2 CYNTHIA SIKES
Operation OTHER-UNKNOWN;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Grain / Feed / Hay
Fleet size 3 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 34,714 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (406) 880-2082
Email: [email protected]
Physical
2417 VAUGHN RD
GREAT FALLS, MT 59404
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 552738
In FMCSA records since Mar 9, 1994 (~32y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation OTHER-UNKNOWN;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 34,714 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 3.33 vs 1.80 +1.53
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 0 0
Trailers 4 0 0
Trucks 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 4 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%).

Power Units
3
Drivers
1
Inspections
4
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
1
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

KENNETH L SIKES is a corporation based in GREAT FALLS, MT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 552738. 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 1 driver, with 4 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.

Carrier overview

KENNETH L SIKES is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 1 driver, organized as a corporation, based in Great Falls, MT. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MT (1) and WA (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 1 driver; Peterbilt, Unknown, and Homemade t are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 331,323 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 331,323 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 331,323 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 4, 1995 to Mar 20, 1996 (107 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 11, 1999 to Aug 6, 2004 (2003 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2025-08

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 violations
Unsafe Driving
4 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Idaho (ID) 1 0 0.0% Aug 27, 2025
Montana (MT) 1 0 0.0% May 12, 2025
Washington (WA) 1 0 0.0% Sep 24, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Unknown 4
Peterbilt 3
Homemade T 1
Kenworth 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
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 3 — 9.00 9 — 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 (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85618864 Aug 27, 2025 ID 1 POST FALLS ID
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MT PA30221 · 1NP5GGGG80D554188
2 393.47E, 393.53B-B No
84651054 May 12, 2025 MT 2 GREAT FALLS MT
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MT 231868C · 1XKAD29XXLS535824
1 393.75A1-TEPBM No
82753317 Sep 24, 2024 WA 1 CLE ELUM WA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MT PA30221 · 1NP5GGGG80D554188
7 392.2, 396.17(c), 393.51(c) No
80472396 Dec 19, 2023 MT 3 HAUGAN MT
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
WA C13383U · 1NP5GGGG80D554188
0 — No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MT1350056090 Dec 3, 2013 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC273456
Active
—
View full authority record →
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 PDF
Aug 13, 2004 MC273456-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (26 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA870191484 91X $1,000,000 Feb 26, 2026 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP85505A CARGO — Feb 26, 2011 Feb 26, 2026 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP85505A BIPD/Primary — Feb 26, 2011 Feb 26, 2026 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN001127 CARGO — Feb 26, 2010 Feb 26, 2011 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN001127 BIPD/Primary — Feb 26, 2010 Apr 1, 2011 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN001127 CARGO — Feb 26, 2010 Apr 1, 2011 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN001127 BIPD/Primary — Feb 26, 2010 Feb 26, 2011 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN632892 BIPD/Primary — Jan 22, 2010 Feb 26, 2010 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN632892 CARGO — Jan 22, 2010 Feb 26, 2010 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN582893 BIPD/Primary — Mar 12, 2008 Jan 22, 2010 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN582893 CARGO — Mar 12, 2008 Jan 22, 2010 CANCELLED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2494826 BIPD/Primary — Aug 30, 2004 Mar 18, 2008 CANCELLED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2494826 CARGO — Aug 30, 2004 Mar 12, 2008 REPLACED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2494826 CARGO — Aug 30, 2004 Mar 18, 2008 CANCELLED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2494826 BIPD/Primary — Aug 30, 2004 Mar 12, 2008 REPLACED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2492584 CARGO — Aug 6, 2004 Oct 6, 2004 CANCELLED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2492584 CARGO — Aug 6, 2004 Aug 30, 2004 REPLACED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2492584 BIPD/Primary — Aug 6, 2004 Oct 6, 2004 CANCELLED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2492584 BIPD/Primary — Aug 6, 2004 Aug 30, 2004 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 2003 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 11, 1999 to Aug 6, 2004
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP64935A BIPD/Primary — Mar 20, 1996 Feb 11, 1999 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP64935A CARGO — Mar 20, 1996 Feb 11, 1999 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 107 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 4, 1995 to Mar 20, 1996
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP64935A CARGO — Nov 20, 1995 Mar 20, 1996 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP37921A CARGO — Aug 23, 1994 Dec 4, 1995 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 26, 2026
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  2. Feb 26, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. Apr 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Feb 26, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Feb 26, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Feb 26, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jan 22, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Mar 18, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Mar 14, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Mar 12, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Oct 6, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Aug 30, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Aug 13, 2004
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Apr 30, 1999
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  15. Feb 11, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  16. Feb 11, 1999
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  17. Feb 11, 1999
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  18. Feb 11, 1999
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 2003 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 6, 2004)
  19. Oct 17, 1996
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  20. Mar 20, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  21. Dec 4, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  22. Dec 4, 1995
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 107 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 20, 1996)
  23. Jul 20, 1994
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
POST FALLS ID ID 1 0
GREAT FALLS MT MT 1 0
HAUGAN MT MT 1 0
CLE ELUM WA WA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 4 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.51(c) Steering wheel free play excessive Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify KENNETH L SIKES

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about KENNETH L SIKES

Is KENNETH L SIKES an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. KENNETH L SIKES is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 552738 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is KENNETH L SIKES's safety rating? ▾
KENNETH L SIKES is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has KENNETH L SIKES had? ▾
4 roadside inspections are on file for KENNETH L SIKES in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is KENNETH L SIKES's out-of-service rate? ▾
KENNETH L SIKES has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 4 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is KENNETH L SIKES based? ▾
KENNETH L SIKES reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2417 VAUGHN RD, GREAT FALLS, Montana 59404. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does KENNETH L SIKES have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. KENNETH L SIKES holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC273456). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does KENNETH L SIKES operate? ▾
KENNETH L SIKES self-reports 3 power units and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has KENNETH L SIKES had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for KENNETH L SIKES in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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