LKS Transportation LLC
USDOT 470959 · MC-313982 · Columbus, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
LKS Transportation LLC (dba Overhead Door of Indianapolis) is a corporation based in Columbus, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 541 power units and 386 drivers, which ranks it #31 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 81 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 12.0% of vehicle inspections and 8.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 10 tow-away), or 1.8 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | LKS Transportation LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Overhead Door of Indianapolis |
| USDOT number | 470959 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-313982 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 495 South High Street Suite 50, Columbus, OH 43215 |
| Phone | (614) 221-3399 |
| First registered | Feb 12, 1992 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 470959.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 369 | 167 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 190 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.71 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 38.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 11,920,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 22,033 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 77% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 15 CDL drivers; 9 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 186 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | LKS Transportation LLC | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 12.0% | 17.8% | 17.8% | 33% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 8.6% | 1.4% | 2.6% | 529% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.8 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 56% lower than average |
| Inspections | 81 | 81 with a driver check, 50 with a vehicle check, 90 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Conditional (rated Jan 31, 2011) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Local Waste Transportation LLC USDOT 3539600 | Columbus | 135 | 122 | 27 | 58.8% | 10 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of LKS Transportation LLC?
LKS Transportation LLC is registered with USDOT number 470959 and operating authority MC-313982.
How many trucks does LKS Transportation LLC have?
It reports 541 power units (5 tractors, 536 straight trucks) and 190 trailers, with 386 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 2, 2025).
Where is LKS Transportation LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Columbus, Ohio 43215.
What is the out-of-service rate of LKS Transportation LLC?
Over 24 months, 12.0% of vehicle inspections and 8.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.