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Freight Carrier · Salinas, CA

R K TRUCKLINE INC

Name: R K TRUCKLINE INC
Address: 1797 MARSALA WAY, SALINAS, CA, 93905, US
Telephone: (831) 225-4823

1797 MARSALA WAY · Salinas, CA 93905

Authorized: Property

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MC #116835
USDOT #3169108 USDOT Active

3
Power Units
2
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

R K TRUCKLINE INC is a Salinas, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-116835 and their USDOT number is 3169108.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/05/2025 · last updated May 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 09/05/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 273,737 (2024)

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: CA (11), NV (3), IL (1), UT (1), WA (1). Home base: Salinas, California.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 6 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 9.36 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.45 3 Vehicle Maintenance 1.16 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

17
Total
10
Clean
7
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 12 unique codes

Hours of Service 6

395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.2× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 4

393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

R K TRUCKLINE INC
1797 MARSALA WAY
SALINAS, CA 93905

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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