KL EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1450411 • 4708 BENDING OAKS COVE WEST, MEMPHIS, TN, 38128
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
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 54-175793-00 | ON FILE | Nov 19, 2022 | Nov 19, 2024 |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 100332360 | ON FILE | Jan 17, 2017 | Dec 27, 2017 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CARGO | CA 7714774 | ON FILE | Apr 4, 2011 | Feb 4, 2013 |
Insurance History (33 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA 2906969 | REPLACED | Nov 24, 2020 | Nov 19, 2022 |
| MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MPP1024266-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 24, 2019 | Nov 24, 2020 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L18A1080 | CANCELLED | Nov 24, 2018 | Nov 24, 2019 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L17A1080 | REPLACED | Nov 24, 2017 | Nov 24, 2018 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L16A1080 | REPLACED | Nov 24, 2016 | Nov 24, 2017 |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 100332360 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 18, 2016 | Jan 17, 2017 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Primary | 4020HTT1012 | CANCELLED | Nov 24, 2015 | Nov 24, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07948701 | CANCELLED | Dec 22, 2014 | Dec 22, 2015 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07948701 | REPLACED | Dec 22, 2014 | Nov 24, 2015 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3042766 | REPLACED | Dec 11, 2014 | Dec 22, 2014 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3042766 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 2014 | Jan 10, 2015 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3042766 | CANCELLED | May 16, 2014 | Dec 11, 2014 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3042766 | REPLACED | Nov 20, 2013 | May 16, 2014 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3042766 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 20, 2013 | Jun 23, 2014 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 1490800 | CANCELLED | Apr 25, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA 7714774 | REPLACED | Apr 4, 2011 | Nov 20, 2013 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA 7714774 | REPLACED | Feb 24, 2011 | Apr 4, 2011 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CARGO | CA 7714774 | REPLACED | Feb 24, 2011 | Apr 4, 2011 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA 7714774 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2011 | Feb 24, 2011 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CARGO | CA 7714774 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2011 | Feb 24, 2011 |
| MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 604876649 | REPLACED | Jan 7, 2011 | Jan 20, 2011 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA 7714774 | REPLACED | Nov 20, 2010 | Jan 7, 2011 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CARGO | CA 7714774 | CANCELLED | Nov 20, 2010 | Feb 24, 2011 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CARGO | CA 7714774 | REPLACED | Nov 20, 2010 | Jan 20, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP59018A | CANCELLED | Nov 20, 2008 | Dec 1, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP59018A | REPLACED | Nov 20, 2008 | Nov 20, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN573236 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2007 | Nov 20, 2008 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN573236 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2007 | Dec 23, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA01351701 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2007 | Nov 9, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 484068 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2007 | May 19, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 484068 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 11, 2006 | Feb 5, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 484068 | REPLACED | May 19, 2006 | Dec 11, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 484068 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2006 | Jan 5, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 54-175793-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2024 | Nov 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 2906969 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2022 | Nov 19, 2022 |
| CANCEL | MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MPP1024266-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2020 | Nov 24, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L18A1080 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2019 | Nov 24, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L17A1080 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2018 | Nov 24, 2018 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 100332360 | SURETY | Dec 27, 2017 | Dec 27, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L16A1080 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2017 | Nov 24, 2017 |
| NAMECHG | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 100332360 | SURETY | Jan 17, 2017 | Jan 17, 2017 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 4020HTT1012 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2016 | Nov 24, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07948701 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2015 | Dec 22, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07948701 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2015 | Nov 24, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3042766 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2015 | Jan 10, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3042766 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2014 | Dec 22, 2014 |
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3042766 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2014 | Dec 11, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3042766 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2014 | Jun 23, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3042766 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2014 | May 16, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 7714774 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2013 | Nov 20, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 1490800 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 7714774 | CARGO | Feb 4, 2013 | Feb 4, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 7714774 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2011 | Apr 4, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 7714774 | CARGO | Apr 4, 2011 | Apr 4, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 7714774 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2011 | Feb 24, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 7714774 | CARGO | Feb 24, 2011 | Feb 24, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 7714774 | CARGO | Feb 24, 2011 | Feb 24, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 7714774 | CARGO | Jan 20, 2011 | Jan 20, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | 604876649 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2011 | Jan 20, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 7714774 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2011 | Jan 7, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP59018A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2010 | Dec 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP59018A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2010 | Nov 20, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN573236 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2008 | Dec 23, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN573236 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2008 | Nov 20, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA01351701 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2007 | Nov 9, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 484068 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2007 | May 19, 2007 |
| NAMECHG | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 484068 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2007 | Feb 5, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 484068 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2007 | Jan 5, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 484068 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2006 | Dec 11, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-548095 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-548095 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-825542 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-825542 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC548095 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2020 |
| MC548095 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2019 |
| MC825542 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Dec 9, 2016 | REVOKED | Jan 2, 2018 |
| MC548095 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2016 |
| MC548095 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2014 |
| MC548095 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 20, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 20, 2014 |
| MC825542 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | May 16, 2013 | REVOKED | Dec 2, 2013 |
| MC548095 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2010 |
| MC548095 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 23, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC548095 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 22, 2007 |
| MC548095 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 9, 2007 | REVOKED | Nov 19, 2007 |
| MC548095 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2006 |
| MC548095 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 31, 2006 | REVOKED | Feb 5, 2007 |
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
9 states • 24 inspections
Violation Summary (45 violations from 24 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | 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:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.132C-CHVE | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.132B-CHVE | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHTC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (24 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
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2026 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(CRITTENDEN COUNTY) | US64 | ...BP6209 | KL EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 23, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HARTFORD CITY | 500 | ...BW4702 | KL EXPRESS LLC |
| Apr 7, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Co Unit Road Dist Twp #1 | I-57 | ...V59228 | KL EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 9, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-40 | ...548937 | KL EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 17, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2019 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2018 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2018 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2017 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 4, 2017 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2015 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 3, 2014 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2013 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2013 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2009 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
54 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 54 events