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Carrier profile · USDOT 2986522 · MC-16863 · Updated 06/13/2026

BKL LLC

2 power unitsavg 12 yrRegional · 3 statesINDEPENDENCE, WV
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-16863 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.0Avg age (yr)
2000–2025 · vPIC
Operating authority9 yr active
since 2017
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo66.7%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

12 yr

Model years 2000–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

9 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2017 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 9-yr authority, 67% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is BKL LLC safe to work with?

Is BKL LLC safe to load? BKL LLC (USDOT 2986522, MC-16863) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in INDEPENDENCE, WV, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 9 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 7 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 66.7% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (86/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is BKL LLC's USDOT number?

BKL LLC's USDOT number is 2986522, and its motor carrier number is MC-16863.

Is BKL LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, BKL LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is BKL LLC's safety record?

BKL LLC has a 66.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).

How big is BKL LLC's fleet?

BKL LLC operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BKL LLC based?

BKL LLC is based in INDEPENDENCE, WV, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.