K A T EXCAVATION & CONSTRUCTION INC
USDOT 1228012 • 16531 HWY 105, SOUR LAKE, TX, 77659
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-494237 | REVOKED | Feb 22, 2010 | Jun 8, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6080956233 | ON FILE | May 31, 2020 | May 31, 2021 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD | 6080956233 | ON FILE | May 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD | 6080956233 | REPLACED | May 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 60491951 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2017 | May 31, 2020 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 60491951 | REPLACED | May 31, 2017 | May 31, 2017 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9882461 01 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2017 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PICTX0003449 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2015 | Jun 26, 2016 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PICTX0003449 | REPLACED | May 31, 2015 | May 31, 2016 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PICHU0002639 | CANCELLED | Oct 10, 2014 | May 31, 2015 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PICHU0002639 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2014 | Oct 10, 2014 |
| GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00030716-01 | REPLACED | May 31, 2013 | May 31, 2014 |
| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | CAP 3 566 112 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2012 | May 31, 2013 |
| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | CAP 3 566 112 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2012 | Jul 19, 2013 |
| GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA440033 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2010 | Feb 14, 2012 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RICTX0001672 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2009 | Feb 14, 2010 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1337228649 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2007 | Mar 18, 2009 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1337228649 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2007 | Feb 14, 2009 |
| CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DCT000007073 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2006 | Feb 14, 2007 |
| CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DCT000004526 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2005 | Feb 14, 2006 |
| CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DCT 00000 22 44 | CANCELLED | Jul 7, 2004 | Feb 14, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 6080956233 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 6080956233 | BIPD | May 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60491951 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 6080956233 | BIPD | May 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9882461 01 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2017 | May 31, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60491951 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2017 | May 31, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICTX0003449 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2016 | Jun 26, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICTX0003449 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2016 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICHU0002639 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2015 | May 31, 2015 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICHU0002639 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2014 | Oct 10, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | CA00030716-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2014 | May 31, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CAP 3 566 112 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2013 | Jul 19, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CAP 3 566 112 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2013 | May 31, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | CA440033 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2012 | Feb 14, 2012 |
| CANCEL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICTX0001672 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2010 | Feb 14, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 1337228649 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2009 | Mar 18, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 1337228649 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2009 | Feb 14, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | DCT000007073 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2007 | Feb 14, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | DCT000004526 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2006 | Feb 14, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | DCT 00000 22 44 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2005 | Feb 14, 2005 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-494237 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-494237 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC494237 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 17, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC494237 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 4, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2017 |
| MC494237 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 4, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 26, 2015 |
| MC494237 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2013 |
| MC494237 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 26, 2010 | REVOKED | Jun 8, 2020 |
| MC494237 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2007 |
| MC494237 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2006 |
| MC494237 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 15, 2005 |
| MC494237 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2004 | REVOKED | Feb 22, 2010 |
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
1 state • 28 inspections
Violation Summary (17 violations from 28 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201D | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DCUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (28 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2026 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEAUMONT | 1600 I 10 FRONTAGE RD | ...388164 | K A T EXCAVATION & CONSTRUCTION INC |
| Apr 16, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEAUMONT | 8700 US 90 HWY | ...479792 | K A T EXCAVATION & CONSTRUCTION INC |
| Jan 6, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PORT ARTHUR | S 3600 GULFWAY DR | ...479789 | K A T EXCAVATION & CONSTRUCTION INC |
| Apr 18, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEAUMONT | S 400 INTERSTATE 10 HWY | ...LZ9393 | K A T EXCAVATION & CONSTRUCTION INC |
| Apr 6, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...611750 | K A T EXCAVATION & CONSTRUCTION INC |
| Feb 3, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ORANGE | 12500 SERVICE RD | — | K A T EXCAVATION & CONSTRUCTION INC |
| May 24, 2022 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | 4300 | US-171 | ...648246 | K A T EXCAVATION & CONSTRUCTION INC |
| Oct 21, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...166209 | K A T EXCAVATION & CONSTRUCTION INC |
| Feb 8, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORT ARTHUR | S 2800 GULFWAY DR | ...388164 | K A T EXCAVATION & CONSTRUCTION INC |
| Oct 1, 2020 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 27, 2018 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2017 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2016 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2016 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2014 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2014 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2012 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2011 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2010 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 12, 2010 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events