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Freight Carrier · Cincinnati, OH

DK MAX TRUCKING INC

Name: DK MAX TRUCKING INC
Address: 2300 MONTANA AVENUE SUITE 216, CINCINNATI, OH, 45211, US
Telephone: (513) 216-2745

2300 MONTANA AVENUE SUITE 216 · Cincinnati, OH 45211

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1237314
USDOT #3621624 USDOT Active

60
Power Units
70
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

DK MAX TRUCKING INC is a Cincinnati, OH freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 60 truck(s) in their fleet and 70 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1237314 and their USDOT number is 3621624.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/29/2026 · last updated Sep 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/29/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 36,126,347 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

57 Severe Violations Updated 21 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
3
Injury
22
Tow
26
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.99 60 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.31 13 Vehicle Maintenance 4.95 77 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.18 6

Inspection Summary

330
Total
193
Clean
137
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 104 unique codes

Critical 30

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS14× OOS×14 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 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 ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area3× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 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 ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:4× OOS×4 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed5× OOS×5 SW 5
383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
391.11B2SDriver 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 Highway Traffic Sign Assessment1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1DLDSYELDriveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure), broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking3× OOS×2 SW 2
391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41APCMedical (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.2× OOS×2 SW 1
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/combination6× OOS×6 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 17

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× 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, other10× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane4× SW 5
392.14-DDriver - Failing to use extreme caution in a CMV when hazardous conditions exist1× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit13× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers4× SW 1
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 55

393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.3× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit3× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× SW 6
393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
393.11A1-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) missing1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection5× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× 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 wear4× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve4× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle3× 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.3× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s)1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s)1× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× 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
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× 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
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.3× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface1× SW 2
392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required1× SW 2
392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective3× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored3× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed3× SW 1
393.3-SVExternal sun visor obstructs the drivers view1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

DK MAX TRUCKING INC
2300 MONTANA AVENUE SUITE 216
CINCINNATI, OH 45211

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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DK MAX TRUCKING INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 104 unique codes

Critical 30

Unsafe Driving 17

Vehicle Maintenance 55

Hours of Service 2

Locations

Location on Map

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