BAK CONTRACTING INC
CARDALE, PA
DBA: KING EXCAVATING
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 15 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BAK CONTRACTING INC (USDOT 850442) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): MELISSA KING (Owner) Organization: INDIVIDUAL Blockers: (none) 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 — 15 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/850442/ As of: Jul 18, 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 85/100). 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 85/100). 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 14.3% vs peer median 10% (worse). n=93861 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceSELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAPolicy effective Jun 26, 2023
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC771547ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 15 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 50 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 7.89% | — |
| 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
BAK CONTRACTING INC is a individual based in CARDALE, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 850442. 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 11 power units and 9 drivers, with 50 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.3%. 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.
BAK CONTRACTING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 9 drivers, organized as an individual, with 2 years on FMCSA's records, based in Cardale, PA. Across 35 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 8.6% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
35 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 289% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (33) and MD (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
8.6% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (48.3% of violations); top code 392.2-SLL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; Kenworth, Knnw, and Kenworth n are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 93,861 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 37 | 3 | 8.1% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 22, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 18 | |
| Knnw | 13 | |
| Kenworth N | 9 | |
| Fontaine | 3 | |
| Peterbilt | 2 | |
| Western Star | 2 | |
| Dors | 1 | |
| Fntn | 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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.12 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 3.06 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 3.47 | 3 | — | 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 (50 rows) View all 50 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88307431 | Jul 2, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88232829 | Jun 24, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88217313 | Jun 23, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88217010 | Jun 23, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88021642 | Jun 2, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87969316 | May 27, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87579767 | Apr 14, 2026 | PA | 1 | CALIFORNIA BORO PA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 75B-TF | Yes |
| 87500204 | Apr 6, 2026 | PA | 3 | WHITELEY TOWNSHIP PA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87347978 | Mar 19, 2026 | PA | 3 | COAL CENTER PA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87204182 | Mar 2, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.81-H, 393.11A1-LSLM, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 87169218 | Feb 26, 2026 | PA | 1 | COAL CENTER PA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87089627 | Feb 18, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86947789 | Feb 3, 2026 | PA | 2 | SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86947741 | Feb 3, 2026 | PA | 3 | ON I-70 E AT ITS INTERSECTION |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86924346 | Jan 30, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86918634 | Jan 28, 2026 | PA | 3 | COAL CENTER PA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86828943 | Jan 16, 2026 | PA | 3 | pa-on-mon-fayette-expy-35.1-mm-sb |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Knnw
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0 | — | No |
| 86779856 | Jan 12, 2026 | PA | 1 | pa-sr-66-south-sb-mm-4.7-hempfiel |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Knnw
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0 | — | No |
| 86616121 | Dec 17, 2025 | PA | 3 | ON MON-FAYETTE EXPY AT THE CAL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86571683 | Dec 12, 2025 | PA | 3 | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86362911 | Nov 18, 2025 | PA | 2 | PA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 86170119 | Oct 27, 2025 | PA | 3 | ON I-70 E AT ITS INTERSECTION |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Knnw
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86149910 | Oct 24, 2025 | PA | 3 | CONNELLSVILLE PA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85929313 | Sep 30, 2025 | PA | 2 | pa-i-79-n,-kirby-weigh-station |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Knnw
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2 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 392.2-SLLTL | Yes |
| 85791044 | Sep 15, 2025 | PA | 2 | SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9, 393.78A-WS | No |
Recent Crashes (15 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA511510200X | Nov 30, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA509676700X | Sep 19, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV202005469A | Mar 6, 2020 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA001456100X | Feb 1, 2020 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA906430100X | Jun 14, 2019 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA902774500X | Mar 3, 2019 | PA | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| PA700235000X | Dec 20, 2016 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA609264800X | Aug 29, 2016 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA602016700X | Feb 10, 2016 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA600726700X | Jan 12, 2016 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA510369300X | Oct 2, 2015 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0136712176 | Dec 20, 2013 | OH | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| PA301525300X | Feb 4, 2013 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA108340100X | Jul 6, 2011 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| PA402314600X | Mar 29, 2004 | PA | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2023 | MC771547-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| May 23, 2023 | MC771547 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Feb 8, 2012 | MC771547-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | S2168023 | 91X | $750,000 | Jun 26, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST | S2168023 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 6, 2015 | Jun 26, 2023 | NAME CHANGED |
| SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY | S1944102 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 9, 2012 | Apr 6, 2015 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 5, 2023
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Jun 26, 2023
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Jun 26, 2023insuranceNAMECHG — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST
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Jun 26, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 6, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| COAL CENTER PA | PA | 4 | 0 |
| SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI | PA | 3 | 0 |
| ON I-70 E AT ITS INTERSECTION | PA | 2 | 0 |
| SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP PA | PA | 2 | 0 |
| SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A | PA | 2 | 0 |
| FROSTBURG MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 1 | 0 |
| CALIFORNIA BORO PA | PA | 1 | 1 |
| CONNELLSVILLE PA | PA | 1 | 0 |
| HOPWOOD PA | PA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.130 | No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC771547
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
91X policy on file
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SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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50 inspections
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15 reportable crashes
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- 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.
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