KCS TRANSPORTATION LLC

USDOT 1250163 • 155 THIRD ST, WEST FARMINGTON, OH, 44491

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,250,163
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
3308852050
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
633,000
Physical Address
155 THIRD ST, WEST FARMINGTON, OH, 44491
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 6, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-862191REVOKEDAug 26, 2024Aug 26, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-Z15976ON FILEOct 6, 2021Aug 20, 2024

Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-Z15976REPLACEDMar 14, 2021Oct 6, 2021
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-Z15976REPLACEDMar 14, 2015Mar 14, 2021
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 1423681REPLACEDApr 24, 2014Mar 14, 2015

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-Z15976BIPD/PrimaryAug 20, 2024Aug 20, 2024
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-Z15976BIPD/PrimaryOct 6, 2021Oct 6, 2021
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-Z15976BIPD/PrimaryMar 14, 2021Mar 14, 2021
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 1423681BIPD/PrimaryMar 14, 2015Mar 14, 2015

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-862191INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC862191MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 30, 2014REVOKEDAug 26, 2024

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A

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

Inspections
28
Violations
78
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
17.9%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Crash Records
9

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

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Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 28 of 28 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

9 states28 inspections

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Violation Summary (78 violations from 28 inspections)

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Violation Summary (78 violations from 28 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document number30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(d)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii)Driver failed to manually add the trailer number20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(h)(1)Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(2)Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(3)Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(b)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(f)(3)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
17.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
-5.5 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.79vs nat'l 1.80
+0.99 above avg

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)

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Inspection History (28 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jun 19, 202481919113CENTREVILLE VAVALevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jun 11, 202481853242I-86NYLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jun 8, 202481845108ON GOLDEN MILE RD 268 FEET EASPALevel 2KNNW TRUCK TRACTOR2396.5(b), 393.45(b)(2)No
May 22, 202481719961NICHOLS REST AREA ST-17 EASTNYLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR9393.9(a), 393.55(d)(1), 393.55(d)(2)No
Apr 16, 202481373740NICHOLS (EB)NYLevel 2MCKT SEMI-TRAILER3393.9(a), 392.2, 393.75(a)Yes
Mar 21, 202481171480CHARLOTTESVILLE VAVALevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1395.22G-ELDMFVNo
Mar 13, 202481115594INTERSTATE 88 W/B MPM 98NYLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 396.17(c)No
Mar 8, 202481114121LISLE NYNYLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR4393.201D-FR, 393.9A-LBL, 393.203E-CBPYes
Mar 6, 202481049986ROADSIDEOHLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 20, 202480933635TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 26, 202480690565CROMWELLCTLevel 2MCKT SEMI-TRAILER6392.2, 393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3)Yes
Nov 20, 202380216454I-75 SB @ 11 MMMILevel 2MCKT SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)No
Oct 19, 202379991085RoadsideNYLevel 2MACM SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Oct 4, 202379849638VALCOUR (NB)NYLevel 3MCKT SEMI-TRAILER6395.22(g), 395.22(h)(1), 395.22(h)(2)No
Sep 18, 202379699519GOLDEN MILE RD MEASURING 269 FPALevel 2KNNW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 393.11No
Sep 5, 202379605626NICHOLS (EB)NYLevel 2MCKT SEMI-TRAILER4393.45(b)(2), 395.24(c)(2)(ii), 395.24(c)(2)(iii)No
Aug 22, 202379467593FRAZIERS BOTTOMWVLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 22, 202379483379WB FOWLERVILLE SCALEMILevel 1MACK TRUCK TRACTOR4393.45, 393.47(e), 393.53(b)No
Jul 26, 202379253255I-84 E/BNYLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 26, 202378996913RoadsidePALevel 2XLSP SEMI-TRAILER4396.3(a)(1), 393.55(d)(3), 392.9(a)(2)Yes
Jun 26, 202378976726I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 1WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR2396.5(b), 393.45(d)No
Jun 21, 202378954355PAVILIONNYLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR9392.2, 393.9(a), 395.22(g)Yes
Jun 14, 202378887038I-83MDLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
May 25, 202378804989NICHOLS (EB)NYLevel 2MCKT SEMI-TRAILER2395.3(a)(2), 392.2No
May 19, 202378677710ROADSIDEOHLevel 3MCN SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 17, 202378648636ROADSIDEOHLevel 2MCKT SEMI-TRAILER3393.55(c)(1), 393.95(a), 393.9(a)No
May 9, 202378581651OXFORDNYLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2, 393.45(b)(2), 393.11No
Apr 18, 202378385293NICHOLS (WB)NYLevel 2MCKT SEMI-TRAILER4393.55(d)(2), 396.5(b), 393.55(d)(3)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

4 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-052024-06
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
9
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
9

Crash History (9 records)

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Crash History (9 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Apr 3, 2024PATOW00SOUTH MIDDLETON TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 0081 N...698637KCS TRANSPORTATION LLC
Feb 2, 2023DETOW00ARDENTOWNI-495 VIETNAM VETERANS MEM HWY...365175KCS TRANSPORTATION LLC
Nov 7, 2022NYTOW00Ref Marker:...306967KCS TRANSPORTATION LLC
Aug 19, 2022PAINJURY01ATHENS TOWNSHIPROUTE 4022 W...144292KCS TRANSPORTATION LLC
Aug 4, 2022MDTOW00EISENHOWER MEMORIAL HWY...898153KCS TRANSPORTATION LLC
Dec 1, 2020PATOW00
Jul 10, 2019NJFATAL10
Mar 15, 2016OHTOW00
Sep 23, 2015INTOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Aug 26, 2024
Authority
Aug 20, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 3, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 2, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in DE
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 7, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in NY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 19, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in PA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 4, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 6, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 14, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 10, 2019
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Mar 15, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 23, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 14, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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