KING FREIGHT LINES LTD
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
304847
MC Number
189592
Fleet Size
48
Total Drivers
49
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
KING FREIGHT LINES LTD is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in PICTOU, NS, operating 48 power units with 49 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.8% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 4 crashes on file (2 with injuries). FMCSA records show 120 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in NS is 4.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 19.5% across 182 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
120
Total
63%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA — eff. Dec 20, 2014
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
4
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is KING FREIGHT LINES LTD authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for KING FREIGHT LINES LTD (USDOT #304847) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is KING FREIGHT LINES LTD's safety record?
KING FREIGHT LINES LTD has 120 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 4 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does KING FREIGHT LINES LTD operate?
KING FREIGHT LINES LTD operates 48 power units with 49 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does KING FREIGHT LINES LTD transport hazardous materials?
No. KING FREIGHT LINES LTD does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is KING FREIGHT LINES LTD located?
KING FREIGHT LINES LTD is based in PICTOU, NS at 131 HARRIS ROAD, B0K 1H0. Phone: (902) 485-8077.
What are KING FREIGHT LINES LTD's out-of-service rates?
KING FREIGHT LINES LTD's driver out-of-service rate is 0.8%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 11.4%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.