Freight Carrier · Philadelphia, PA

VK TRANSPORTATION INC

501 FOREST HILLS AVE · Philadelphia, PA 19116

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(267) 252-5870 Tap to call
  • MC #948299
  • USDOT #2834840 USDOT Active
  • 16
    Power Units
  • 16
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

VK TRANSPORTATION INC is a Philadelphia, PA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 16 truck(s) in their fleet and 16 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-948299 and their USDOT number is 2834840.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/30/2026 · last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/30/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,643,544 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 5 inspections (past 24 months) California — 5 inspections (past 24 months) California — 5 inspections (past 24 months) California — 5 inspections (past 24 months) California — 5 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 4 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Montana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Delaware — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 25 states over the past 24 months: CA (5), NM (4), TN (4), NY (3), MD (2), OH (2), AR (2), OK (2), PA (2), TX (2), LA (2), NC (2), +13 more. Home base: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated 8 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.57 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.19 6 Vehicle Maintenance 3.54 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0.35 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.4 2

Inspection Summary

  • 46
    Total
  • 30
    Clean
  • 16
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 20 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 392.15Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× OOS×1 SW 3

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 5

  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.86A1-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate or missing.1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 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× SW 4

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× 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

Locations

Physical Address
VK TRANSPORTATION INC
501 FOREST HILLS AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map

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