KWA INC
USDOT 1511309 • 650 E 107TH ST STE 110, BOLINGBROOK, IL, 60440
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-566372 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 21, 2018 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6520306 | ON FILE | Mar 26, 2024 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-6685N267-TIL-09 | ON FILE | Jun 13, 2009 | Apr 22, 2016 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF-005021 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2021 | Mar 26, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF007057 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2018 | Mar 26, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF007057 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2018 | Apr 23, 2021 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 3 867 838 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2015 | Mar 26, 2018 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881360 02 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2014 | Mar 26, 2015 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881360 01 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2013 | Mar 26, 2014 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000341 | CANCELLED | Feb 17, 2013 | Mar 26, 2013 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | ALT 12-9-0154 | REPLACED | Feb 17, 2012 | Feb 17, 2012 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | ALT 12-9-0154 | CANCELLED | Feb 17, 2012 | Sep 7, 2012 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | ALT 12-9-0154 | CANCELLED | Feb 17, 2012 | Feb 17, 2013 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0641643 | REPLACED | Feb 17, 2011 | Feb 17, 2012 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRP9634423 01 | REPLACED | Jun 13, 2010 | Feb 17, 2011 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRP9634423 01 | CANCELLED | Jun 13, 2010 | Mar 25, 2011 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRP9634423 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 13, 2009 | Jun 13, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP55529A | REPLACED | Jun 13, 2008 | Jun 13, 2009 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP55529A | REPLACED | Jun 13, 2008 | Jun 13, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN570144 | REPLACED | Jun 13, 2007 | Jun 13, 2008 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN570144 | REPLACED | Jun 13, 2007 | Jun 13, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 489957 | CANCELLED | Jun 13, 2006 | Jun 13, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C331445 | CANCELLED | Jun 13, 2006 | Jun 13, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6520306 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF-005021 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF007057 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2021 | Apr 23, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF007057 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2021 | Mar 26, 2021 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 3 867 838 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2018 | Mar 26, 2018 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-6685N267-TIL-09 | CARGO | Apr 22, 2016 | Apr 22, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9881360 02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2015 | Mar 26, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9881360 01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2014 | Mar 26, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000341 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2013 | Mar 26, 2013 |
| CANCEL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | ALT 12-9-0154 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2013 | Feb 17, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | ALT 12-9-0154 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2012 | Sep 7, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | ALT 12-9-0154 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2012 | Feb 17, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0641643 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2012 | Feb 17, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | TRP9634423 01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2011 | Mar 25, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | TRP9634423 01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2011 | Feb 17, 2011 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | TRP9634423 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2010 | Jun 13, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP55529A | CARGO | Jun 13, 2009 | Jun 13, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP55529A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2009 | Jun 13, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN570144 | CARGO | Jun 13, 2008 | Jun 13, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN570144 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2008 | Jun 13, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C331445 | CARGO | Jun 13, 2007 | Jun 13, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 489957 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2007 | Jun 13, 2007 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC566372 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2018 |
| MC566372 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2015 |
| MC566372 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2014 |
| MC566372 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2013 |
| MC566372 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2013 |
| MC566372 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2012 |
| MC566372 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 17, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2010 |
| MC566372 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 17, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2007 |
| MC566372 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 28, 2006 | — | Unknown |
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
22 states • 104 inspections
Violation Summary (39 violations from latest 100 of 104 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | 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:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(e) | 390.21T(e) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (104 inspections)
Showing 50 of 104
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MUNSTER | I-80 | ...705816 | KWA INC |
| Aug 13, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Downers Grove Twp | I55SB | ...654195 | KWA INC |
| Jun 6, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MONEE | W MONEE MANHATTAN RD | ...GS1227 | KWA INC |
| Apr 9, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWBERRY | 78EB | ...654196 | KWA INC |
| Jan 6, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHITESTOWN | I-65 SB 129.2 | ...659207 | KWA INC |
| Nov 20, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARNER | WHITE OAK RD | ...UZ3263 | KWA INC |
| Jul 12, 2024 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CEDAR CITY | MM 62 I-15 NB, at - | ...UB8567 | KWA INC |
| Apr 12, 2022 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | EVANSTON | I-80 MP 13.12 | ...171488 | KWA INC |
| Nov 16, 2021 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-40 | ...GW3186 | KWA INC |
| Jun 22, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BENSENVILLE | N YORK RD | ...282794 | KWA INC |
| Nov 6, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2017 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2016 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2016 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 3, 2016 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2015 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 30, 2015 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2015 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2014 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2014 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2014 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 2013 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
48 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 48 events