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Freight Carrier · Highland, IN

NK TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: NK TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 9219 INDIANAPOLIS BLV SUITE C102, HIGHLAND, IN, 46322, US
Telephone: (833) 465-8726

9219 INDIANAPOLIS BLV SUITE C102 · Highland, IN 46322

Authorized: Property

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MC #729179
USDOT #2089979 USDOT Active

35
Power Units
35
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

NK TRANSPORTATION INC is a Highland, IN freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Indiana. This company has 35 truck(s) in their fleet and 35 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-729179 and their USDOT number is 2089979.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/21/2025 · last updated Jun 6, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 10/21/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 980,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Highland, Indiana. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

16 Severe Violations Updated 7 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
2
Tow
3
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 6.59 16 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.66 7 Vehicle Maintenance 7.83 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.18 2

Inspection Summary

57
Total
26
Clean
31
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 45 unique codes

Critical 13

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
395.3A2HOSPRNCDriving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 9

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
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-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 14

393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1

Hours of Service 8

395.8(f)(1)Driver’s record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× 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
395.22G-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

Driver Fitness 1

391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

NK TRANSPORTATION INC
9219 INDIANAPOLIS BLV SUITE C102
HIGHLAND, IN 46322

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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