KEN'S TOWING & SERVICES LLC
USDOT 1161134 • 381 MIMS BRANCH, PIKEVILLE, KY, 41502
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-601506 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 22, 2016 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0040381001 | ON FILE | Aug 21, 2019 | Aug 21, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-003496 | ON FILE | Aug 21, 2010 | Aug 21, 2011 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF000338 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2016 | Sep 24, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF000338 | REPLACED | Aug 21, 2016 | Aug 21, 2019 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | T5A2TP0000030-02 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2015 | Aug 21, 2016 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | T5A2TP0000030-01 | REPLACED | Aug 21, 2014 | Aug 21, 2015 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | T5A2TP0000030-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2013 | Aug 21, 2014 |
| GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY. | BIPD/Primary | CPP2634967 | CANCELLED | Nov 2, 2011 | Aug 21, 2013 |
| GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY. | BIPD/Primary | CPP2634967 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 21, 2011 | Nov 28, 2011 |
| GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY. | BIPD/Primary | CPP2634967 | REPLACED | Aug 21, 2011 | Nov 2, 2011 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-003496 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2010 | Aug 21, 2011 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CH08PKG012449 | REPLACED | Aug 21, 2008 | Aug 21, 2010 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CH08PKG012449 | REPLACED | Aug 21, 2008 | Aug 21, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-001163 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2007 | Aug 21, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-001163 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2007 | Aug 21, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP103193-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 2007 | Aug 21, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0040381001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2020 | Aug 21, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF000338 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2019 | Sep 24, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF000338 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2019 | Aug 21, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | T5A2TP0000030-02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2016 | Aug 21, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | T5A2TP0000030-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2015 | Aug 21, 2015 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | T5A2TP0000030-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2014 | Aug 21, 2014 |
| CANCEL | GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY. | CPP2634967 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2013 | Aug 21, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY. | CPP2634967 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2011 | Nov 28, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY. | CPP2634967 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2011 | Nov 2, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-003496 | CARGO | Aug 21, 2011 | Aug 21, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-003496 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2011 | Aug 21, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | CH08PKG012449 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2010 | Aug 21, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | CH08PKG012449 | CARGO | Aug 21, 2010 | Aug 21, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001163 | CARGO | Aug 21, 2008 | Aug 21, 2008 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001163 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2008 | Aug 21, 2008 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP103193-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2007 | Aug 21, 2007 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC601506 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2016 |
| MC601506 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2014 |
| MC601506 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2013 |
| MC601506 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2011 |
| MC601506 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2011 |
| MC601506 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2008 |
| MC601506 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2007 |
| MC601506 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 2, 2007 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
18 states • 141 inspections
Violation Summary (72 violations from latest 100 of 141 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BNMH | Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
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
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | NICHOLASVILLE | N PLAZA DR | ...527080 | KEN'S TOWING & SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 28, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | ROUTE 23 | ...294700 | KEN'S TOWING & SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 5, 2023 | KY | FATAL | 1 | 0 | PHELPS | KY0194 | ...LR1339 | KEN'S TOWING & SERVICES LLC |
| Nov 8, 2022 | WV | FATAL | 1 | 0 | BAILEYSVILLE | WV RT 97 | ...721133 | KEN'S TOWING & SERVICES LLC |
| Nov 8, 2022 | WV | FATAL | 1 | 0 | BAILEYSVILLE | WV 97 | ...721133 | KEN'S TOWING & SERVICES LLC |
| Oct 18, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PITTSBURGH CITY | INTERSTATE 0279 S | ...769063 | KEN'S TOWING & SERVICES LLC |
| Sep 20, 2022 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PIKEVILLE | US0023 | ...289169 | KEN'S TOWING & SERVICES LLC |
| May 18, 2021 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | ROUTE 606 | ...721330 | KEN'S TOWING & SERVICES LLC |
| Oct 13, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2020 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2019 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2018 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2018 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2017 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2015 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2015 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 27, 2014 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2011 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events