Z&k Transport LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3978757 · Silver Spring, MD 20910 · 4708545735

B

Good safety record — scored 17/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 02/25/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Z&k Transport LLC (DOT# 3978757) in Silver Spring, Maryland has 21 inspections on record with 36 violations and a 19.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

21 Inspections
19.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
8 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 19.0%
Carrier: 19.0% (4 of 21) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 4.8%
Carrier: 4.8% (1 of 21) National: 6.4%
49% OOS rate better than 49% of carriers in Maryland
21% crash rate better than 21% of carriers in Maryland

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

36 total violations across 21 inspections
5 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
6
Unsafe Driving
19
Hours of Service
10
Driver Fitness
1

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 7 states: CO, GA, LA, NC, SC, TN, VA
Level 1: 1 (5%) Level 2: 4 (19%) Level 3: 16 (76%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
02/25/2026 NC 3 0 0
02/09/2026 GA 3 0 0
01/29/2026 VA 3 0 0
07/31/2025 SC 3 0 0
07/23/2025 SC 3 0 0
07/23/2025 SC 3 0 0
07/14/2025 NC 3 0 0
06/23/2025 SC 3 0 0
06/16/2025 SC 2 0 0
06/10/2025 SC 2 1 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC1489027
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Great West Casualty Co. $1,000 11/18/2024

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 8
Drivers 8
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 10/31/2022
MCS-150 Filed 20251016 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 501,152
Address 817 Silver Springs Ave Ste 206, Silver Spring, MD 20910