Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 4189900 · MC-1614563 ·
MLK Start Inc
2 power unitsavg 2.8 yrMulti-region · 11 statesVERNON HILLS, IL0/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-1614563 INACTIVEOUT-OF-SERVICE ORDERHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
10Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
2.8Avg age (yr)
2019–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Do not load
FMCSA has ordered this carrier out of service. It is not authorized to haul freight.
Watch · 4
Federal Out-of-Service OrderFMCSA has ordered this carrier out of service. Do not tender freight.No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate above average23.5% vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average15.0% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.
In good standing · 0
Nothing flagged.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
2.8 yr
Model years 2019–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
2 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2024 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
3 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Active federal out-of-service order
Denial of Access · ordered Jan 16, 2026
FMCSA has ordered this carrier to cease operations. Verify current status with FMCSA before any tender.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
MLK START INC (USDOT 4189900) has a Vektor safety score of 0/100 and a Do not load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has 1 active federal out-of-service order in the FMCSA record. FMCSA out-of-service data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 23.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 17 vehicle-level and 20 driver-level — across 11 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 29, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MLK START INC's USDOT number?
MLK START INC's USDOT number is 4189900, and its motor carrier number is MC-1614563.
Is MLK START INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. MLK START INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file, but it currently carries an active out-of-service order — verify status before tendering.
What is MLK START INC's safety record?
MLK START INC has a 23.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 22 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 0/100 (tier: unfit).
How big is MLK START INC's fleet?
MLK START INC operates 2 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MLK START INC based?
MLK START INC is based in VERNON HILLS, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 11 states.
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