NK Transportation Inc
USDOT 2089979 · MC-729179 · Highland, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
NK Transportation Inc is a company based in Highland, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 35 drivers, which ranks it #232 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 80 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 40.6% of vehicle inspections and 7.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 7.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, meat, refrigerated food.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | NK Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2089979 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-729179 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 9219 Indianapolis Blv Suite C102, Highland, IN 46322 |
| Phone | (833) 465-8726 |
| First registered | Oct 27, 2010 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2089979.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 35 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.50 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 870,000 miles reported for 2026 – about 12,429 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 35 CDL drivers; 35 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | NK Transportation Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 40.6% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 98% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 7.5% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 125% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.1 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 50% higher than average |
| Inspections | 80 | 80 with a driver check, 32 with a vehicle check, 97 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of NK Transportation Inc?
NK Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 2089979 and operating authority MC-729179.
How many trucks does NK Transportation Inc have?
It reports 70 power units (35 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 35 trailers, with 35 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 3, 2026).
Where is NK Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Highland, Indiana 46322.
What is the out-of-service rate of NK Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 40.6% of vehicle inspections and 7.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.