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Freight Carrier/shipper · Manahawkin, NJ

KENNETH A FRANKS JR LLC

Name: KENNETH A FRANKS JR LLC
Address: 172 BOWLINE RD, MANAHAWKIN, NJ, 08050, US
Telephone: (609) 709-5114

172 BOWLINE RD · Manahawkin, NJ 08050

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #564649
USDOT #821679 USDOT Active

8
Power Units
11
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

KENNETH A FRANKS JR LLC is a Manahawkin, NJ freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of New Jersey. This company has 8 truck(s) in their fleet and 11 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-564649 and their USDOT number is 821679.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/08/2026 · last updated Oct 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name K FRANKS ENTERPRISES LLC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/08/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 294,370 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Garbage/Refuse
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: NJ (10), MD (1). Home base: Manahawkin, New Jersey.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.6 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 15.06 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.3 1

Inspection Summary

11
Total
2
Clean
9
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 5

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
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2

Vehicle Maintenance 26

393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× 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
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address

KENNETH A FRANKS JR LLC
172 BOWLINE RD
MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050

Mailing Address

K FRANKS ENTERPRISES LLC
PO BOX 286
MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050

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