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Carrier profile · USDOT 489826 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

LKQ Central

DBA LKQ · Topeka, KS · Interstate carrier · Since 1992
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayAuto Parts
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (615) 831-6979
120
Power units
76
Drivers
45
Inspections · 24 mo
4
Crashes · 24 mo
4.5M
Annual miles
34 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update. Contact details shared with 9 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity10/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
6.1%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 33 inspections
Driver out-of-service
4.4%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 2 of 45 inspections
Crashes
4
0 fatal1 injury4 tow-away
Crash rate 0.44 per 1M mi
Total inspections
45
Driver inspections
45
Vehicle inspections
33
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
120
Power units
120
Trucks
17
Tractors owned
75
Trailers owned
76
Drivers
42
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayAuto Parts
Annual mileage
4,545,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
489826
MC / docket
None
Legal name
LKQ Central
DBA
LKQ
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 6, 1992
Last MCS-150
Aug 1, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
76 (42)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 3 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 9 other active USDOTs.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (615) 831-6979
Sharing this email address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is LKQ Central's USDOT number?

LKQ Central's USDOT number is 489826.

Is LKQ Central authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is LKQ Central's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 45 roadside inspections, a 6.1% vehicle and 4.4% driver out-of-service rate, and 4 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is LKQ Central's fleet?

120 power units and 76 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 1, 2024.

Where is LKQ Central located?

LKQ Central is located at 5725 S Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS, 66619. Phone: (615) 831-6979.

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