Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1497989 · MC-736743 ·
MLK LLC
1 power unitavg 5.7 yrMulti-region · 9 statesSHEPHERDSVILLE, KY62/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-736743 INACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.7Avg age (yr)
2013–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 3
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average88.9% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate above average9.1% vs the 6.7% national average.
In good standing · 1
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.7 yr
Model years 2013–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
20 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2006 — 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.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
MLK LLC (USDOT 1497989) has a Vektor safety score of 62/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 7, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 9, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 7, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 88.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 9, 2026.
The carrier received 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 11 driver-level — across 9 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 9, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 9, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 12, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 9, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 13, 2018 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 9, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MLK LLC's USDOT number?
MLK LLC's USDOT number is 1497989, and its motor carrier number is MC-736743.
Is MLK LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 9, 2026. MLK LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MLK LLC's safety record?
MLK LLC has a 88.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 27 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is MLK LLC's fleet?
MLK LLC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MLK LLC based?
MLK LLC is based in SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.
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