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L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC

  • 470959
  • 495 SOUTH HIGH STREET SUITE 50
    COLUMBUS, OH 43215
  • 541
  • 386
  • 69

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 01/28/2026 updated daily from SAFER )

CONDITIONAL
( 01/31/2011)

Out of Service Rates

Type OOS % National Avg %
Vehicle 4.4 23.2
Driver 4.3 6.4
Hazmat 4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 01/28/2026 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type Yes/No MC#/MX#
Property Yes MC-313982
Passenger No
Household Goods No
Broker No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending December 26, 2025

On-Road Performance
0.57 Not Public 0.11 3.19 0.07 Not Public 0.26
On-Road Performance Detail
26
19-49 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
596
Straight Carrier
Not Public
69
2
21-100 relevant driver inspections
45
22
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
69
1
1 driver inspections with Controlled Substances/Alcohol Violations
Not Public
69
5
21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered N/A No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered Not Public No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 77

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.16B-DPASS Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. 3 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. 7 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2-INAT Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving. 2 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2SLFYEMV State/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle. 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2SLIMPT State/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLFC State/Local Laws - Following too closely. 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLILC State/Local Laws - Improper lane change. 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit. 5 0 4 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit. 2 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit. 1 0 10 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety offical, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other. 3 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.82DUMT Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone. 1 0 10 Unsafe Driving
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.8(e)(1)PC HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL 1 1 8 Driver Fitness
383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL. 1 1 8 Driver Fitness
391.11B2-Q Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview. 1 0 4 Driver Fitness
391.41A-F Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. 1 0 1 Driver Fitness
391.41A-MCPC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. 1 0 1 Driver Fitness
391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. 1 1 1 Driver Fitness
392.4(a) Driver uses or is in possession of drugs 1 1 10 Drugs/Alcohol
393.100C-C Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting. 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.23-LEU Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or looose pigtail). 1 1 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.25E-L Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.67C7V-F Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap. 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative. 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative. 3 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative. 2 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative. 6 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. 6 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain: 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. 1 1 0 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 69

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
12/19/2025 WI2212001690 WI GD77874 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
12/3/2025 WI2709003778 WI EC66620 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.82DUMT Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone 10  
11/6/2025 WI2799001850 WI EC66617 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
10/28/2025 CO0307912721 CO DEUS13 CO STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
10/27/2025 WI2280016477 WI 2976781 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
10/13/2025 WI2799001816 WI GD76847 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.16B-DPASS Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. 7  
9/20/2025 WI9999000427 WI EC68322 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
9/8/2025 WI9940000077 WI EC68323 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 2  
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative 6  
9/5/2025 WI2653006388 WI GD76847 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
9/3/2025 WI2340002174 WI DH18950 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
9/1/2025 OH3276000974 OH PWV1520 OH TRUCK TRACTOR   3
8/27/2025 WI2709003657 WI DH10431 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 2  
8/26/2025 CO1702110592 CO BWYY80 CO STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 6  
8/26/2025 IN7429004534 IN A453735 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
8/20/2025 OH3205000243 OH PWK6544 OH TRUCK TRACTOR   3
7/25/2025 OH3297000757 OH PWK6544 OH TRUCK TRACTOR   3
7/22/2025 CO1363850059 CO DSWD92 CO STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.2-SLLILC State/Local Laws - Improper lane change 5  
7/18/2025 WI2449008505 WI GD83821 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
7/1/2025 OH1865000399 OH PLL4814 OH STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.23-LEU Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
6/28/2025 IN4415008815 IN A441733 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
6/25/2025 IN9571001784 IN PWU2033 OH TRUCK TRACTOR   2
395.8(e)(1)PC HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS 7  
392.2-SLLFC State/Local Laws - Following too closely 5  
6/12/2025 OH3266000437 OH PWZ1820 OH TRUCK TRACTOR   2
6/9/2025 WI2464001461 WI EC64759 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
6/5/2025 FL1421002547 FL 46BRLN FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
6/2/2025 OH1339000501 OH PXB3194 OH TRUCK TRACTOR   2
5/27/2025 OH3255000450 OH PND8631 OH STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
5/13/2025 WI2280016078 WI NB4944 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
5/13/2025 WI2464001429 WI GD82202 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
4/22/2025 CO0656041225 CO IEQ981 CO STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 6  
4/11/2025 WI2749002977 WI GD77873 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
392.2-INAT Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving 5  
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
4/10/2025 OH1516000283 OH PWZ1820 OH TRUCK TRACTOR   2
3/27/2025 MIGUSUJ00463 MI PJT6960 OH STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative 6  
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 2  
393.67C7V-F Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap 1  
3/26/2025 WI2653006023 WI EC66617 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1  
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
393.25E-L Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required 6  
3/6/2025 OH3234000343 OH PWZ1820 OH TRUCK TRACTOR   2
2/28/2025 WI2653005995 WI GD83483 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative 6  
2/18/2025 WI9999000134 WI EC68323 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
392.2-INAT Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving 5  
2/11/2025 WI2556002247 WI GD78457 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
1/9/2025 OH3234000180 OH PWK6544 OH TRUCK TRACTOR   2
396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber 4  
1/8/2025 IN9007001347 IN PWZ1820 OH TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
1/6/2025 OH3242000257 OH PWZ1820 OH TRUCK TRACTOR   2
1/2/2025 COM000120059 CO IEQ-969 CO STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
12/19/2024 COM000500078 CO AFMN88 CO STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1  
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
12/12/2024 CO0704510051 CO S857208 OH STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
11/21/2024 OH3294000118 OH PJQ3290 OH STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
391.41A-MCPC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required. 1  
11/15/2024 WI2352001574 WI S857243 OH STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
11/15/2024 WI2464001263 WI DH17792 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam 6  
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
11/14/2024 OH3281000106 OH PWK6544 OH TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 1  
11/14/2024 WI2259008648 WI DG97368 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
11/8/2024 OH1339000093 OH PXB3194 OH TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/31/2024 WI2259008595 WI GD82201 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 6  
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
10/17/2024 IN6012001046 IN A418095 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative 6  
383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.100C-C Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting 1  
9/11/2024 WI2464001220 WI EC77226 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
9/3/2024 WI9918000008 WI DH10440 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 2  
8/26/2024 CO0377225127 CO DMM859 CO STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
8/22/2024 MIBLAKD04319 MI PWV9819 OH TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain: 4  
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
396.3(a)1BOS BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
8/21/2024 WI2556001902 WI EC76843 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 10  
8/10/2024 FL1494002511 FL BZ98PV FL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
7/18/2024 IN4664004321 IN PLV9916 OH STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
7/11/2024 OH1796005305 OH PWU2033 OH TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/3/2024 OH1532003661 OH ZMB7968 PA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device 5  
6/27/2024 OH9474300105 OH PND8631 OH TRUCK TRACTOR   1
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
392.4(a) Driver on duty and under the influence of, or using a narcotic drug / amphetamine, which renders the driver incapable of safe operation. (OOS) 10 + 0 (OOS)  
391.41A-F Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. 1  
6/14/2024 WI2556001737 WI NN9487 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 2  
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance 1  
5/24/2024 WI2638003974 WI EC73428 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
4/11/2024 WI2330000932 WI EC64265 WI STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
392.2SLIMPT State/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. 5  
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
392.2SLFYEMV State/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle. 5  
3/28/2024 CO0917460236 CO DMM845 CO STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
392.16B-DPASS Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. 7  
3/8/2024 IN9761002090 IN 2085459 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
3/5/2024 CO1237500110 CO 201DSQ CO STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
391.11B2-Q Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I 4  
2/6/2024 IN9761001950 IN A433735 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
392.16B-DPASS Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. 7  
1/24/2024 CO0086466019 CO DNBI63 CO STRAIGHT TRUCK   1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 6

Report Vehicle Crash Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Fatal Inj. Tow. HM Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
Total Weight
(TotW)
12/18/2025 OH0253249354 OH PLW1010 OH 0 0 Yes No 1 3 3
5/28/2025 IN0904729681 IN A438398 IN 0 1 Yes No 2 2 4
4/24/2025 OH0255074744 OH PNQ6186 OH 0 0 Yes No 1 2 2
3/14/2025 CO2025000344 CO DSWD92 CO 0 0 Yes No 1 2 2
10/28/2024 IN0904602170 IN TK563NYB IN 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1
8/23/2024 IN0904563184 IN PWV9819 OH 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

  • 5/28/2013 (Non-Ratable Review)
  • 69
    • 24
    • 45
  • : 6

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Enforcement Cases

(Six years as of 01/28/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )

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