KEN'S TOWING & SERVICES LLC

USDOT 1161134 • 381 MIMS BRANCH, PIKEVILLE, KY, 41502

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,161,134
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6064323002
Power Units (MCS-150)
38
Drivers (MCS-150)
38
MCS-150 Mileage
1,121,445
Physical Address
381 MIMS BRANCH, PIKEVILLE, KY, 41502
Mailing Address
519 NORTH MAYO TRAIL, PIKEVILLE, KY, 41501
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Aug 21, 2019
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-601506ACTIVEUnknownAug 22, 2016

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0040381001ON FILEAug 21, 2019Aug 21, 2020
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.CARGOTIP-003496ON FILEAug 21, 2010Aug 21, 2011

Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWF000338CANCELLEDAug 21, 2016Sep 24, 2019
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWF000338REPLACEDAug 21, 2016Aug 21, 2019
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryT5A2TP0000030-02CANCELLEDAug 21, 2015Aug 21, 2016
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryT5A2TP0000030-01REPLACEDAug 21, 2014Aug 21, 2015
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryT5A2TP0000030-00CANCELLEDAug 21, 2013Aug 21, 2014
GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY.BIPD/PrimaryCPP2634967CANCELLEDNov 2, 2011Aug 21, 2013
GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY.BIPD/PrimaryCPP2634967NAME CHANGEDAug 21, 2011Nov 28, 2011
GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY.BIPD/PrimaryCPP2634967REPLACEDAug 21, 2011Nov 2, 2011
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.BIPD/PrimaryTIP-003496CANCELLEDAug 21, 2010Aug 21, 2011
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCH08PKG012449REPLACEDAug 21, 2008Aug 21, 2010
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCH08PKG012449REPLACEDAug 21, 2008Aug 21, 2010
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.BIPD/PrimaryTIP-001163CANCELLEDAug 21, 2007Aug 21, 2008
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.CARGOTIP-001163CANCELLEDAug 21, 2007Aug 21, 2008
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTP103193-01CANCELLEDApr 12, 2007Aug 21, 2007

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0040381001BIPD/PrimaryAug 21, 2020Aug 21, 2020
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWF000338BIPD/PrimarySep 24, 2019Sep 24, 2019
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWF000338BIPD/PrimaryAug 21, 2019Aug 21, 2019
CANCELAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONT5A2TP0000030-02BIPD/PrimaryAug 21, 2016Aug 21, 2016
TERM/REPLAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONT5A2TP0000030-01BIPD/PrimaryAug 21, 2015Aug 21, 2015
CANCELAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONT5A2TP0000030-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 21, 2014Aug 21, 2014
CANCELGRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY.CPP2634967BIPD/PrimaryAug 21, 2013Aug 21, 2013
TERM/CANCLGRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY.CPP2634967BIPD/PrimaryNov 28, 2011Nov 28, 2011
TERM/REPLGRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY.CPP2634967BIPD/PrimaryNov 2, 2011Nov 2, 2011
CANCELSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.TIP-003496CARGOAug 21, 2011Aug 21, 2011
CANCELSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.TIP-003496BIPD/PrimaryAug 21, 2011Aug 21, 2011
TERM/REPLNAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYCH08PKG012449BIPD/PrimaryAug 21, 2010Aug 21, 2010
TERM/REPLNAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYCH08PKG012449CARGOAug 21, 2010Aug 21, 2010
CANCELSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.TIP-001163CARGOAug 21, 2008Aug 21, 2008
CANCELSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.TIP-001163BIPD/PrimaryAug 21, 2008Aug 21, 2008
CANCELLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYLTP103193-01BIPD/PrimaryAug 21, 2007Aug 21, 2007

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC601506CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 25, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 22, 2016
MC601506CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 25, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 20, 2014
MC601506CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 25, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 22, 2013
MC601506CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 25, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 4, 2011
MC601506CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 25, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 19, 2011
MC601506CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 25, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 20, 2008
MC601506CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 25, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 21, 2007
MC601506MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMay 2, 2007Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
18%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
141
Violations
72
18 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
13.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
38
Drivers (MCS-150)
38
Crash Records
18

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
3
Jun
3
Jul
5
Aug
8
Sep
2
Oct
5
Nov
4
Dec
4
Jan
1
Feb
3
Mar
4
Apr
2
May
6
Jun
2
Jul
7
Aug
12
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
4
Dec
5
Jan
1
Feb
3
Mar
2
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 141 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

18 states141 inspections

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Violation Summary (72 violations from latest 100 of 141 inspections)

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Violation Summary (72 violations from latest 100 of 141 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1008Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)303Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130C-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.104B-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22(h)(1)Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
13.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.72vs nat'l 1.80
-1.08 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (141 inspections)

Showing 50 of 141

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Inspection History (141 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 6, 202687500862RoadsideKYLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 2, 202687499233RoadsideWVLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1Details unavailableNo
Mar 4, 202687213934PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 3, 202687209033RoadsideOHLevel 3TALBERT OTHER1392.2-SLLNo
Mar 2, 202687188892DORTONKYLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 16, 202687056472HINDMANKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 15, 202686804288GEORGETOWNKYLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LSLIYes
Jan 13, 202686788433DUNDALK MDMDLevel 2TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLNo
Jan 6, 202686714082ALLEN CITYKYLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 5, 202686706555HINDMANKYLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 1, 202686706633PIKEVILLEKYLevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 31, 202586684511ALLEN CITYKYLevel 3TRLK SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 17, 202586602893HINDMANKYLevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 17, 202586600302MARTINSVILLE VAVALevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTLNo
Dec 2, 202586469920MT. AIRY WEIGH STATION SNCLevel 3WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Nov 12, 202586315992KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.100B-CYes
Nov 3, 202586221491JENKINSKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 27, 202586157236PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 1MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 16, 202586067223ALLEN CITYKYLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 1, 202585927955JENKINSKYLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 30, 202585926080WYTHEVILLE VAVALevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 26, 202585905917GREENWHICHNJLevel 2TRLK SEMI-TRAILER2393.75A1-TFBMF, 393.9A-LFTSIYes
Sep 25, 202585879486DORTONKYLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 24, 202585866098PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 2TALB SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 22, 202585848970GHENT WVWVLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 15, 202585789552PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 1MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 10, 202585755203MOHAWK TNTNLevel 2TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER2393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Sep 9, 202585742066PHILADELPHIA TNTNLevel 2TALBERT MF SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEQP, 393.130C-CHVEYes
Sep 9, 202585721597PIKEVILLEKYLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 8, 202585711771DORTONKYLevel 2TALB SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A1-TEPBMNo
Sep 3, 202585682433MOREHEADKYLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16-DNo
Sep 2, 202585670268PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 3WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 29, 202585632615PIKEVILLEKYLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 25, 202585582422BETSY LAYNEKYLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 19, 202585565747US74NCLevel 2TALB SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 19, 202585566496RoadsideNCLevel 2TALB SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 15, 202585531298HINDMANKYLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 12, 202585481354I73 EXIT 30NCLevel 3WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 7, 202585440717BELFRYKYLevel 2TALB SEMI-TRAILER1393.104B-CNo
Jul 22, 202585296654I81 SB MM 10 GUILFORD TWP - I8PALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR2395.3A3-HOSPRNP, 392.2-SLLEDNo
Jul 17, 202585292677JULIAN WVWVLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 30, 202585089580PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 23, 202585016684DORTONKYLevel 3WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 20, 202585000073LONDONKYLevel 3TALB SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 11, 202584921433MOUNT CRAWFORD VAVALevel 2TALBERT MF SEMI-TRAILER8393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 392.2-SLL, 393.45D-BAALYes
Jun 9, 202584901176PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 4, 202584862051PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 1FONA SEMI-TRAILER1393.45PCNo
May 15, 202584696836PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 15, 202584705372SPRINGFIELD OHOHLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTLNo
Apr 22, 202584509134LOGAN WVWVLevel 2TALBERT MF SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

96 total · 12.5% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving44 · 1 OOS
Hours of Service19 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
18
Fatalities
3
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
10
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
17

Crash History (18 records)

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Crash History (18 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 13, 2023KYTOW00NICHOLASVILLEN PLAZA DR...527080KEN'S TOWING & SERVICES LLC
Jul 28, 2023VATOW00ROUTE 23...294700KEN'S TOWING & SERVICES LLC
Jul 5, 2023KYFATAL10PHELPSKY0194...LR1339KEN'S TOWING & SERVICES LLC
Nov 8, 2022WVFATAL10BAILEYSVILLEWV RT 97...721133KEN'S TOWING & SERVICES LLC
Nov 8, 2022WVFATAL10BAILEYSVILLEWV 97...721133KEN'S TOWING & SERVICES LLC
Oct 18, 2022PAINJURY01PITTSBURGH CITYINTERSTATE 0279 S...769063KEN'S TOWING & SERVICES LLC
Sep 20, 2022KYINJURY02PIKEVILLEUS0023...289169KEN'S TOWING & SERVICES LLC
May 18, 2021VAINJURY01ROUTE 606...721330KEN'S TOWING & SERVICES LLC
Oct 13, 2020KYTOW00
Jul 21, 2020WVINJURY01
Jun 26, 2019KYTOW00
Dec 7, 2018VAINJURY01
Apr 10, 2018VAINJURY01
Feb 17, 2017KYINJURY01
Dec 1, 2015WVINJURY02
Jul 28, 2015KYTOW00
May 27, 2014ILTOW00
Apr 30, 2011KYTOW00

Compliance Timeline

35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Sep 13, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in KY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 28, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in VA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 5, 2023
Crash
Fatal crash in KY
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Nov 8, 2022
Crash
Fatal crash in WV
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Nov 8, 2022
Crash
Fatal crash in WV
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Oct 18, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in PA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 20, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in KY
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
May 18, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in VA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 13, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 21, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 21, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 24, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 21, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 26, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 7, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 10, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 17, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 22, 2016
Authority
Aug 21, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Aug 21, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION • BIPD/Primary
Jul 28, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 21, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION • BIPD/Primary
May 27, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 21, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY. • BIPD/Primary

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