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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 15, 2026
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NK GROUP INC
USDOT 4168930 · MC1603131 · EIN 93-1886392 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
10631 BANANA AVE, FONTANA, CA, 92337
(315) 276-1414 · GAUTAM KUMAR
48
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 31.6% — above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 23.3% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
10 / 15
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
36 / 559
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy KSCA000123-01 · eff 12/11/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate31.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate23.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance254 pts
Vehicle Maintenance205 pts
Unsafe Driving102 pts
Other7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 1 | 102 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 4 | 61 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 48 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
CA9
AR8
AZ8
TX2
NE2
KS1
IL1
IN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.08 | 4.08 | ≈73–80% (over 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3.79 | 4.00 | ≈97–100% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.93 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.28 | 7.36 | ≈76–80% (near 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 49% · Speeding 31% · Seat belt 14%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 67% (6 OOS) · Log / ELD device 27% (1 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 6%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Lighting / lamps 39% (1 OOS) · Tires 26% (1 OOS) · Brakes 25% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 36 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Los Angeles County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Los Angeles County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 5 violations, 3 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 2 OOS · 60%
395.8E-HOSPDELDT ×2, 395.8E-HOSPDOOS
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.843).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.06).
3. Other1 viol · 1 OOS · 20%
392.2-LCDLR
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
Repeat offenders: 395.8E-HOSPDELDT ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/17/2026 | E ST LOUIS TWP, IL | 3 | ✓ |
Equipment — 41 vehicles seen in inspections
29 trailer12 truck
Company profile
Officer
GAUTAM KUMAR
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
15
Registered since
2023-12-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 19 carriers
Shares identifiers with 19 carriers (18 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL TRANSPORTATION OF MISSISSIPPI LLC | 434467 | 14 VINs | strong |
| GAUTAM KUMAR | 3758658 | officer | strong |
| NALE LOGISTICS & EXPEDITE LLC | 2286796 | 2 VINs | medium |
| NK CARRIES INC | 3799553 | 2 VINs | medium |
| US XPRESS INC | 303024 | 2 VINs | medium |
| WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: GAUTAM KUMAR (USDOT 3758658, 2021).
Activity history (recent)
01/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.7M mi reported (2025)
12/17/2025 — Insurance cancelled — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KSCA000123-00
12/11/2025 — Insurance filed — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy KSCA000123-01
12/11/2025 — Insurance replaced — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KSCA000123-00
11/20/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/12/2025)
03/27/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TSATCA-0000856-00
03/11/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TSATCA-0000856-00
02/28/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/03/2025)
02/12/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/26/2025)
12/11/2024 — Insurance replaced — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TSATCA-0000856-00
12/11/2024 — Insurance replaced — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KSCA000123-00
03/21/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/11/2024 — Insurance replaced — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TSATCA-0000856-00
03/11/2024 — Insurance replaced — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KSCA000123-00
12/14/2023 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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