BAK CONTRACTING INC
USDOT 850442 • DBA: KING EXCAVATING • 2005 MAIN ST, CARDALE, PA, 15420
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
850,442
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7244375090
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
MCS-150 Mileage
660,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
2005 MAIN ST, CARDALE, PA, 15420
Mailing Address
PO BOX 41, CARDALE, PA, 15420
Contact
Phone: 7244375090
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Apr 6, 2015
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-771547 | REVOKED | Jun 26, 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST | BIPD/Primary | S2168023 | ON FILE | Apr 6, 2015 | Jun 26, 2023 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | S1944102 | REPLACED | Jan 9, 2012 | Apr 6, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAMECHG | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST | S2168023 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY | S1944102 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2015 | Apr 6, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-771547 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC771547 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 5, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC771547 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 8, 2012 | REVOKED | Jun 26, 2023 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
41%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
43
Violations
37
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
4.7%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Crash Records
15
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
2
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
3
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
4
Jan
4
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 43 of 43 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 43 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (37 violations from 43 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
4.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-18.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.86vs nat'l 1.80
-0.94 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (43 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
34 total · 5.9% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
15
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
6
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
12
Crash History (15 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH BELLE VERNON BOROUG | INTERSTATE 0070 E | ...377832 | BAK CONTRACTING INC |
| Sep 19, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MENALLEN TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0040 E | ...343420 | BAK CONTRACTING INC |
| Mar 6, 2020 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2019 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 12, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2013 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2013 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2011 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 29, 2004 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jun 26, 2023
InsuranceInsurance namechg
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST • BIPD/Primary
Apr 6, 2015
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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