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60/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Lkq
DOT 489826 · Topeka, KS
Report generated: June 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Lkq (DOT 489826) is a Kansas-based interstate carrier headquartered in Topeka, KS. As of June 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 4 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; unsafe driving violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Lkq Central
Operating as: Lkq
DOT Number489826
MC Number—
Street5725 S TOPEKA BLVD
City / StateTopeka, KS 66619
Phone6158316979
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age33 yr 11 mo
MCS-150 filed08/01/2024
Company officerChristopher Foster
Power units120
Total drivers76
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
LKQ NORTHEAST INCShared phone
Active
LKQ MIDWEST INCShared phone
Active
Active
OOS rate 7.5% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
120
Fleet
Drivers
76
Total
Inspections
40
On record
Crashes
5
On record
OOS Rate
7.5%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
33 yr 11 mo
Since 1992
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
40 insp (100%)· 3 viol
Unsafe Driving
40 insp (100%)· 6 viol
Driver Fitness
40 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
40 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
26 insp (65%)· 4 viol
Inspection History
40 total · OOS rate 7.5%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
9/30/2024OKIII00Pass
1/30/2026KSI00Pass
8/29/2024NMII00Pass
11/28/2025TXII00Pass
9/27/2024NMII00Pass
12/27/2024AZIII00Pass
3/26/2025KSIII00Pass
11/25/2024KSIII00Pass
7/25/2024NMII00Pass
9/24/2025KSII00Pass
Crash History
5 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—LA00Y
—TX02Y
—KS01Y
—MO00Y
—OK00Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
5725 S TOPEKA BLVD, Topeka, KS, 66619 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJul 1992
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lkq Central authorized to operate?

Lkq Central's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Lkq Central's safety record?

Lkq Central has 40 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 7.5%. Crash history shows 5 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Lkq Central operate?

Lkq Central operates 120 power units with approximately 76 drivers.

Is Lkq Central insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Lkq Central had any risk indicators?

Lkq Central has a risk score of 60/100 (High Risk) with 4 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Lkq Central?

Lkq Central's DOT number is 489826. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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