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TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC

USDOT 971823 Active INDIVIDUAL Based in SPARTANBURG, SC

TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC is a individual based in SPARTANBURG, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 971823. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Spartanburg, SC. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 40.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract.

Power Units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
6
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
3 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Process Agent
INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC441656
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 400% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (2) and MN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

40.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 383.23A2-LCDLN (License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Kenworth, Mckt, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Oct 3, 2024 (591 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 16.7% vs 6.7% +10.0 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.80 vs 1.80 -1.00
BOC-3 Process Agent
INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
Serves 51,604 carriers
Location & Contact
6317 GREENFIELD DR
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Phone: 5032093252
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 971823
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 171,534 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 288,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
16.7%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 288,393 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +16.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 288,393 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +50 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 27, 2008 to May 18, 2010 (811 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 27, 2004 to Apr 19, 2006 (813 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 6, 2003 to Apr 11, 2006 (887 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 21, 2008 to May 13, 2010 (812 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-01 2025-08

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
2 violations
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
North Carolina (NC) 2 0 0.0% May 12, 2025
Kentucky (KY) 1 1 100.0% Aug 5, 2025
Morelos (MN) 1 1 100.0% Jan 9, 2025
Wyoming (WY) 1 0 0.0% Mar 31, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 6
Mckt 3
Mack 2
Utility 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85419791 Aug 5, 2025 KY 2 FRANKLIN
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NS2592 · 1XKYD49X3EJ392363
2 393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLEWA3 Yes
84653823 May 12, 2025 NC 3 nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
SC A010274 · 1XKAD49X9AJ270697
0 — No
84429294 Apr 16, 2025 NC 3 US 421 MM 276
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NS2592 · 1XKYD49X3EJ392363
0 — No
84283525 Mar 31, 2025 WY 1 TORRINGTON POE
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
SC A010274 · 1XKAD49X9AJ270697
0 — No
83621098 Jan 9, 2025 MN 3 MAPLE GROVE MN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
SC A010274 · 1XKAD49X9AJ270697
2 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLS3 Yes
81334076 Apr 11, 2024 SD 3 TILFORD SD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NS2592 · 1XKYD49X3EJ392363
0 — No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
VA0200465098 Feb 15, 2020 VA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
PA602160500X Feb 16, 2016 PA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
WA0001304109 Feb 13, 2003 WA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
CONTRACT
MC441656
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Sep 15, 2023 MC441656 NC REVOCATION View PDF →
May 18, 2010 MC441656-P REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Apr 26, 2006 MC441656 NC REVOCATION View PDF →
Apr 19, 2006 MC441656-P REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (26 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN362351 BIPD/Primary Oct 3, 2023 Oct 3, 2024 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN270628 BIPD/Primary Oct 3, 2019 Oct 18, 2023 NAME CHANGED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN270628 BIPD/Primary Oct 3, 2019 Oct 3, 2023 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN250326 BIPD/Primary Sep 12, 2019 Oct 3, 2019 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN250326 BIPD/Primary Oct 3, 2018 Sep 12, 2019 CANCELLED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 4173874 BIPD/Primary Oct 3, 2017 Oct 3, 2018 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0027627001 BIPD/Primary Aug 17, 2017 Oct 3, 2017 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0027627001 BIPD/Primary Jun 8, 2016 Aug 17, 2017 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0027627001 BIPD/Primary Oct 3, 2014 Jun 8, 2016 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0012877 BIPD/Primary Oct 3, 2013 Oct 3, 2014 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 7574014 BIPD/Primary Mar 14, 2012 Oct 3, 2013 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 7574014 CARGO Mar 14, 2012 Jan 22, 2013 CANCELLED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 7574014 BIPD/Primary Nov 7, 2011 Mar 14, 2012 CANCELLED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 7574014 CARGO Nov 7, 2011 Mar 14, 2012 CANCELLED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 7574014 BIPD/Primary Aug 5, 2010 Nov 7, 2011 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 7574014 CARGO Aug 5, 2010 Nov 7, 2011 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 7574014 CARGO Aug 5, 2010 Aug 5, 2010 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA05788601 BIPD/Primary May 13, 2010 Aug 5, 2010 CANCELLED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. IMP 1642619 CARGO May 13, 2010 Jul 10, 2010 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 812 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 21, 2008 to May 13, 2010
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 473908 BIPD/Primary Apr 11, 2007 Feb 21, 2008 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 492415 BIPD/Primary Apr 27, 2006 Apr 11, 2007 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 492415 BIPD/Primary Apr 11, 2006 Apr 27, 2006 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 492415 BIPD/Primary Apr 11, 2006 May 30, 2006 NAME CHANGED
Coverage gap — 887 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 6, 2003 to Apr 11, 2006
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 3, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Oct 18, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Oct 3, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Oct 2, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. Oct 3, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Sep 12, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Sep 4, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Oct 3, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  9. Oct 3, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Oct 2, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Aug 17, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jun 8, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Oct 3, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  14. Oct 3, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  15. Jan 22, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  16. Mar 14, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  17. Nov 7, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  18. Aug 11, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  19. Aug 5, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  20. Aug 5, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  21. Jul 10, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
  22. May 18, 2010
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  23. Feb 27, 2008
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  24. Feb 27, 2008
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  25. Feb 27, 2008
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 811 days (through May 18, 2010)
  26. Feb 21, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  27. Feb 21, 2008
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 812 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 13, 2010)
  28. Apr 12, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  29. Apr 11, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  30. May 30, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  31. Apr 28, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  32. Apr 27, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  33. Jan 27, 2004
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  34. Jan 27, 2004
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 813 days (through Apr 19, 2006)
  35. Nov 6, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  36. Nov 6, 2003
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  37. Nov 6, 2003
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 887 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 11, 2006)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
FRANKLIN KY 1 1
MAPLE GROVE MN MN 1 1
US 421 MM 276 NC 1 0
TILFORD SD SD 1 0
TORRINGTON POE WY 1 0
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How to verify TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC

  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 TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC

Is TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 971823 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 TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC's safety rating? ▾
TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC 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 TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC had? ▾
6 roadside inspections are on file for TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC 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 TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC based? ▾
TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 6317 GREENFIELD DR, SPARTANBURG, South Carolina 29303. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC441656). 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 TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC operate? ▾
TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC self-reports 2 power units and 2 drivers 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 TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC had any crashes? ▾
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for TK EXPRESS TRANS LLC 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.

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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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