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Carrier profile · USDOT 470959 · MC-313982 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC
541 power unitsavg 6.4 yrMulti-region · 8 statesCOLUMBUS, OH82/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-313982 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONALHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
541Power units
60 observed · MCS-150
22Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.4Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate above average
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USDOT registration3434 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo9.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
10 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.4 yr
Model years 2000–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
34 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1992 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 470959) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 1, 2016 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 9.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 81 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 51 vehicle-level and 81 driver-level — across 8 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 541 power units and 386 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 2, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Jan 31, 2011 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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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 Jun 13, 2026, 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 106 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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