Linen King LLC
St Charles, IL
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
46
Power Units
75
Drivers
FMCSA since 2000 (26 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
LINEN KING LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since May 2000. Based in St Charles, IL, they operate a fleet of 46 power units with 75 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Dry Van and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Linen King LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Tractors | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Trailers | 0 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Linen King LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 75
MCS-150 Mileage: 2,514,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
75
Total Drivers
75
CDL Drivers
75
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by LINEN KING LLC
28 trucks and 10 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 12, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Utility Trailer Manufacturer, International. Equipment breakdown: 23 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 10 SEMI-TRAILER, 5 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 23 | 61% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | 26% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 13% |
Trailers (10 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 10 |
| Utility Trailer | 7 |
| Great Dane | 3 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 10 |
| 53 ft | 5 |
| 48 ft | 5 |
| 2 axles | 10 |
Vehicle makes (4 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 23 | 61% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 7 | 18% |
| International | 5 | 13% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 3 | 8% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3756416 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | Jun 2026 |
| 3924947 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3160798 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Jun 2026 |
| 1H11994 | TN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| H489191 | TN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 2H11017 | TN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3212286 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | May 2026 |
| P869117 | UK | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| C119283 | AR | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| 1H11996 | TN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 3405521 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 3844535 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| PC64039 | IN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 2915797 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| P873582 | IN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 3756953 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Dec 2025 |
| H476918 | UK | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | Dec 2025 |
| P333491 | UK | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 8 | Dec 2025 |
| 3160522 | UK | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Dec 2025 |
| PB12954 | IN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Nov 2025 |
Plate registrations span 5 states: IN (20) · TN (7) · UK (5) · AR (5) · MO (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 38)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
65
Inspections
24 months
26
Violations
Total found
3
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.0%)
✓ Better than national average (-18.7%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | KS | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/12/2026 | KS | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/12/2026 | MO | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/07/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/29/2026 | AR | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/27/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/15/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/17/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/08/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/23/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/20/2026 | MS | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/10/2026 | KS | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/02/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 65 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | OK | NORMAN, OK | 3 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does LINEN KING LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, LINEN KING LLC is inferred to operate: Dry Van and Box Truck.
Is LINEN KING LLC's authority currently active?
LINEN KING LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has LINEN KING LLC been in business?
LINEN KING LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since May 2000, making their authority approximately 26 years, 2 months old.
Where is LINEN KING LLC located?
LINEN KING LLC is physically located at ST CHARLES, IL 60174.
Roadside Inspection History 65 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
LINEN KING LLC has been inspected 65 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TN, KS, MS. Out of these, 3 inspections (about 5%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLIRP — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | KS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-12 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-12 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-07 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-29 | AR | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-15 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-17 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-08 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-23 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-20 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-10 | KS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-02 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-08 | TN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2025-12-17 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-15 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-08 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-08 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-05 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-12-01 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-20 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-18 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-07 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
13 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for LINEN KING LLC, of which 3 (23%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (4)
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