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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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H K B INC
USDOT 902604 · MC162691 · EIN 86-0564476 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4705 S 35TH AVE, PHOENIX, AZ, 85041-1800
(602) 256-7161 · Cody Ward
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
151 / 66
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
68 / 89
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Active
Old Republic Insurance Company — $2M BIPD · policy MWTB320016 · eff 07/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate5.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance89 pts
Other7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 48 | |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.110B1-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 392.2-SLLMF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLED | — | 4 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLSR | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
AZ66
NM2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.86 | 1.92 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-03. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Maricopa County, AZ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Maricopa County, AZ to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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: 8 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 6 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 100%
393.45D-B ×3, 396.3A1-OAL
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.395).
Repeat offenders: 393.45D-B ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 36 vehicles seen in inspections
19 trailer14 truck3 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
Cody Ward
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
66
Registered since
2000-08-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MODERN IRON WORKS LLC | 3009866 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
07/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Old Republic Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MWTB320016
07/01/2026 — Insurance ended — GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY
policy XA-000265-00
06/03/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2025)
11/16/2025 — Insurance filed — Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy AZ 411992
11/16/2025 — Insurance ended — Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
policy AZ 411992
11/16/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)
SURETY · policy AZ 411992
10/20/2025 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/23/2025)
02/05/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)
SURETY · policy AZ 411992
01/09/2025 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/22/2025)
07/01/2024 — Insurance filed — GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy XA-000265-00
07/01/2024 — Insurance filed — Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 152401-15-44-45-1
07/01/2024 — Insurance ended — Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association Insurance Company
policy 152401-15-44-45-1
07/01/2024 — Insurance ended — GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY
policy XA-000265-00
07/01/2024 — Insurance ended — Westchester Fire Insurance Company
policy G24180438 002
07/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU202200018945
07/01/2022 — Insurance cancelled — ROCK RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AW92-RS-2100022-01
06/06/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/01/2022)
07/01/2021 — Insurance cancelled — ROCK RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AW92-RS-2000022-00
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/902604.