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Carrier profile · USDOT 470959 · MC-313982 · Updated 06/13/2026

L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC

541 power unitsavg 6.4 yrMulti-region · 8 statesCOLUMBUS, OH
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-313982 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONALHAZMAT
Verified linksinstalled.netFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
541Power units
59 observed · MCS-150
22Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.4Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(614) 221-3399Email dispatchDOT@INSTALLED.NET

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration34 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo9.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
10 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

541 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.4 yr

Model years 2000–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

34 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1992 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 34-yr registration, 10% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC safe to work with?

Is L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC safe to load? L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 470959, MC-313982) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in COLUMBUS, OH, operating 541 power units and 386 drivers. Operating authority has been active 34 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 105 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 9.8% (below the 22.26% national average), with 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Conditional. Vektor rates it review before loading (82/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. 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 L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number?

L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number is 470959, and its motor carrier number is MC-313982.

Is L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?

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

What is L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety record?

L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC has a 9.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 105 roadside inspections, with 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).

How big is L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC's fleet?

L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC operates 541 power units and 386 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC based?

L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC is based in COLUMBUS, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.

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