KSH EXPRESS INC

USDOT 1472949 • 705 GRAND AVE SUITE # 201, RIDGEFIELD, NJ, 07657

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,472,949
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2014033080
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
74,178
Physical Address
705 GRAND AVE SUITE # 201, RIDGEFIELD, NJ, 07657
Contact
Phone: 2014033080

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 50.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 26.6 percentage points above average.

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

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Mar 25, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-556174ACTIVEUnknownMar 24, 2026

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.BIPD/PrimaryGAT0004456ON FILEMar 25, 2025Mar 25, 2026
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOMC8014353ON FILEMar 25, 2010Mar 25, 2011

Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPRA2433772-01CANCELLEDJan 13, 2023Mar 25, 2025
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA965006377REPLACEDJan 13, 2023Jan 13, 2023
AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPRA2433772-01REPLACEDMar 25, 2022Jan 13, 2023
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryPRA2433772-00REPLACEDMar 25, 2021Mar 25, 2022
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIABIPD/PrimaryTWP500115-00CANCELLEDMar 25, 2020Mar 25, 2021
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIABIPD/PrimaryTWP20015600REPLACEDMar 25, 2017Mar 25, 2020
ARI INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCP29002283REPLACEDAug 20, 2016Mar 25, 2017
ARI INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCP29002283CANCELLEDMar 25, 2014Aug 20, 2016
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMC8137116CANCELLEDMar 25, 2013Mar 25, 2014
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMC8089054CANCELLEDMar 25, 2012Mar 25, 2013
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMC8038679CANCELLEDMar 25, 2011Mar 25, 2012
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMC8014353CANCELLEDMar 25, 2010Mar 25, 2011
ARI INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA29014342CANCELLEDMar 25, 2007Mar 25, 2010
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.CARGOIMP 6002896REPLACEDMar 25, 2006Mar 25, 2010
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIABIPD/PrimarySFT 948283901CANCELLEDMar 25, 2006Mar 25, 2007

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELOCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.GAT0004456BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2026Mar 25, 2026
CANCELAMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANYPRA2433772-01BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2025Mar 25, 2025
TERM/REPLDRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANYCA965006377BIPD/PrimaryJan 13, 2023Jan 13, 2023
TERM/REPLAMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANYPRA2433772-01BIPD/PrimaryJan 13, 2023Jan 13, 2023
TERM/REPLAMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.PRA2433772-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2022Mar 25, 2022
CANCELSTATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIATWP500115-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2021Mar 25, 2021
TERM/REPLSTATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIATWP20015600BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2020Mar 25, 2020
TERM/REPLARI INSURANCE COMPANYCP29002283BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2017Mar 25, 2017
CANCELARI INSURANCE COMPANYCP29002283BIPD/PrimaryAug 20, 2016Aug 20, 2016
CANCELARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYMC8137116BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2014Mar 25, 2014
CANCELARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYMC8089054BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2013Mar 25, 2013
CANCELARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYMC8038679BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2012Mar 25, 2012
CANCELARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYMC8014353BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2011Mar 25, 2011
CANCELARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYMC8014353CARGOMar 25, 2011Mar 25, 2011
TERM/REPLGREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.IMP 6002896CARGOMar 25, 2010Mar 25, 2010
CANCELARI INSURANCE COMPANYCA29014342BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2010Mar 25, 2010
CANCELTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIASFT 948283901BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2007Mar 25, 2007

Authority Action History (11 events)

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Authority Action History (11 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC556174COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 26, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 24, 2026
MC556174COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 26, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 20, 2025
MC556174COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 26, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 22, 2021
MC556174COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 25, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 3, 2016
MC556174COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 26, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 25, 2014
MC556174COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 26, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 25, 2013
MC556174COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 27, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 23, 2012
MC556174COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 28, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 29, 2011
MC556174COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 26, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 26, 2010
MC556174COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 26, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 27, 2007
MC556174MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 31, 2006Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
16%

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

Inspections
10
Violations
21
5 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
50.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
3
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 10 of 10 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states10 inspections

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Violation Summary (21 violations from 10 inspections)

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Violation Summary (21 violations from 10 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle 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:392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+26.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.10vs nat'l 1.80
+0.30 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

9 total · 44.4% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 1, 2023NJINJURY01FLEMINGTON BOROUS 202...GU7290KSH EXPRESS INC
May 12, 2021NJTOW00JERSEY CITYNJ 185...553368KSH EXPRESS INC
Oct 6, 2017NJINJURY01
Jul 8, 2013NJTOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Mar 25, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 24, 2026
Authority
Mar 25, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 1, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 13, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 13, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 25, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 12, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 25, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA • BIPD/Primary
Mar 25, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA • BIPD/Primary
Oct 6, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 25, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARI INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 20, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARI INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 25, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 8, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 25, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 25, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 25, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 25, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Mar 25, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Mar 25, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARI INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 25, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA • BIPD/Primary

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