KING BROS INC
USDOT 1439452 • 2973 HWY 22, RIVERSIDE, IA, 52327
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-554723 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 28, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA2322379 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP85685A | ON FILE | Mar 10, 2011 | Jul 13, 2015 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK2322379 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0789373 | REPLACED | Jun 8, 2019 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP17560A | CANCELLED | Jul 9, 2015 | Jun 8, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP17560A | REPLACED | Jun 8, 2015 | Jul 9, 2015 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP17560A | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85685A | REPLACED | Mar 10, 2011 | Jun 8, 2015 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA03413303 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2010 | Mar 10, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA03413303 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2010 | Mar 10, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA03413302 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2009 | Mar 10, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA03413302 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2009 | Mar 10, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA03413301 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2008 | Mar 10, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA03413301 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2008 | Mar 10, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA00597201 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2007 | Mar 10, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA00597201 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2007 | Mar 10, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C327404 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2006 | Mar 10, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 482866 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2006 | Mar 10, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA2322379 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK2322379 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0789373 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP17560A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2019 | Jun 8, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP17560A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP85685A | CARGO | Jul 13, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP17560A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2015 | Jul 9, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP85685A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2015 | Jun 8, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03413303 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2011 | Mar 10, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03413303 | CARGO | Mar 10, 2011 | Mar 10, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03413302 | CARGO | Mar 10, 2010 | Mar 10, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03413302 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2010 | Mar 10, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03413301 | CARGO | Mar 10, 2009 | Mar 10, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03413301 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2009 | Mar 10, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00597201 | CARGO | Mar 10, 2008 | Mar 10, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00597201 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2008 | Mar 10, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C327404 | CARGO | Mar 10, 2007 | Mar 10, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 482866 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2007 | Mar 10, 2007 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC554723 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2025 |
| MC554723 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2019 |
| MC554723 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2015 |
| MC554723 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2011 |
| MC554723 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2010 |
| MC554723 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2009 |
| MC554723 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2008 |
| MC554723 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2007 |
| MC554723 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 22, 2006 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
25 states • 114 inspections
Violation Summary (94 violations from latest 100 of 114 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 34 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130(b) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LPLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80(a) | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (114 inspections)
Showing 50 of 114
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LONG BEACH | 33.837240 / -118.207734 | ...858968 | KING BROS INC |
| Oct 26, 2018 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2018 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 16, 2012 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2008 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2007 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records