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JK FREIGHT EXPRESS INC

3198 DINKEY CREEK AVE · Merced, CA 95341

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #859516
  • USDOT #2483092 USDOT Active
  • 6
    Power Units
  • 6
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

JK FREIGHT EXPRESS INC is a Merced, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 6 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-859516 and their USDOT number is 2483092.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/06/2025 · last updated May 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/06/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 839,721 (2022)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 24 inspections (past 24 months) California — 24 inspections (past 24 months) California — 24 inspections (past 24 months) California — 24 inspections (past 24 months) California — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 6 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 3 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: CA (24), AZ (6), NM (5), OR (3), US (1). Home base: Merced, California.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.63 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.75 6 Vehicle Maintenance 3.16 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.12 1

Inspection Summary

  • 39
    Total
  • 20
    Clean
  • 19
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 29 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 391.11(b)(1)Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce.1× OOS×1 SW 4

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.24C1IDriver failed to make annotations when applicable1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 14

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LLighting - Lamps improper color.1× SW 6
  • 393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.41-BNPB-SPRBrake - Inoperative or missing power unit spring brake1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
JK FREIGHT EXPRESS INC
3198 DINKEY CREEK AVE
MERCED, CA 95341
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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