LKQ CENTRAL
AUTHORIZEDDBA: LKQ
USDOT
489826
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
120
Total Drivers
76
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 16, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
LKQ CENTRAL is a large interstate motor carrier based in TOPEKA, Kansas, operating 120 power units with 76 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 4.5% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 4 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 44 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 Kansas is 10.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 25.2% across 18,669 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
44
Total
57%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
4
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is LKQ CENTRAL authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for LKQ CENTRAL (USDOT #489826) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is LKQ CENTRAL's safety record?
LKQ CENTRAL has 44 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 LKQ CENTRAL operate?
LKQ CENTRAL operates 120 power units with 76 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does LKQ CENTRAL transport hazardous materials?
No. LKQ CENTRAL does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is LKQ CENTRAL located?
LKQ CENTRAL is based in TOPEKA, Kansas at 5725 S TOPEKA BLVD, 66619. Phone: (615) 831-6979.
What are LKQ CENTRAL's out-of-service rates?
LKQ CENTRAL's driver out-of-service rate is 4.5%, 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 6.1%, 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.