JKC Trucking Inc
USDOT 284600 · MC-194782 · Summit, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
JKC Trucking Inc is a corporation based in Summit, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 190 power units and 160 drivers, which ranks it #197 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 484 times – about 2.5 inspections per power unit. 31.8% of vehicle inspections and 4.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (11 injuries, 1 fatality, 13 tow-away), or 6.8 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, drive-away / towaway, fresh produce, intermodal containers, meat, refrigerated food, beverages.
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| Legal name | JKC Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 284600 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-194782 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5450 S Center Avenue, Summit, IL 60501 |
| Phone | (708) 496-3901 |
| First registered | Dec 30, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 284600.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 180 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 370 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.84 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 16,743,901 miles reported for 2025 – about 88,126 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 160 CDL drivers; 128 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 32 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | JKC Trucking Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 31.8% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 69% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 75% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.8 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 53% higher than average |
| Inspections | 484 | 481 with a driver check, 217 with a vehicle check, 449 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 3, 2011) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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Other carriers near Summit
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marbada Logistics Inc USDOT 4205925 | Summit | 490 | 495 | 309 | 19.9% | 7 |
| Max Carriers Inc USDOT 2184122 | Summit | 150 | 160 | 589 | 16.5% | 8 |
| Deksa Inc USDOT 3780713 | Summit | 150 | 73 | 352 | 8.2% | 4 |
| Apollo Freight Systems Inc USDOT 3170105 | Summit | 130 | 130 | 308 | 28.9% | 17 |
| Birsan Express Inc USDOT 3038469 | Summit | 120 | 40 | 134 | 18.2% | 3 |
| Bonivuk Logistics Inc USDOT 3170231 | Summit | 100 | 35 | 114 | 32.0% | 4 |
| Nationwide Freight Inc USDOT 3019343 | Summit | 99 | 98 | 251 | 33.3% | 10 |
| Bard Transport Inc USDOT 3062047 | Summit | 99 | 99 | 191 | 20.5% | 9 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of JKC Trucking Inc?
JKC Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 284600 and operating authority MC-194782.
How many trucks does JKC Trucking Inc have?
It reports 190 power units (180 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 370 trailers, with 160 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 8, 2026).
Where is JKC Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Summit, Illinois 60501.
What is the out-of-service rate of JKC Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 31.8% of vehicle inspections and 4.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.