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L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC

495 SOUTH HIGH STREET SUITE 50 · Columbus, OH 43215

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #313982
  • USDOT #470959 USDOT Active
  • 541
    Power Units
  • 386
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Columbus, OH freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 541 truck(s) in their fleet and 386 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-313982 and their USDOT number is 470959.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/02/2025 · last updated Jun 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/02/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 11,920,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Building Materials

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Wisconsin — 35 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: WI (35), OH (21), CO (10), IN (7), FL (4), MI (2), KY (1), TN (1). Home base: Columbus, Ohio.

Safety Record

22 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 8
    Tow
  • 10
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.52 27 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.05 2 Vehicle Maintenance 3.38 27 Drugs / Alcohol 0.07 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.81 7

Inspection Summary

  • 81
    Total
  • 30
    Clean
  • 51
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 47 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 392.4(a)Driver uses or is in possession of drugs1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 391.11B2-QDriver 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 Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× 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
  • 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

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV8× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying 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, other5× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 23

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative6× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 2

  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× SW 1
  • 391.41A-FOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
L K S TRANSPORTATION LLC
495 SOUTH HIGH STREET SUITE 50
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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