KR GROUP INC
USDOT 1656361 • 8N190 SUNVALE DR, ELGIN, IL, 60124
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-609372 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 17, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA991827578 | ON FILE | Jan 28, 2025 | Jan 9, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP79756A | ON FILE | Jun 20, 2010 | Jun 15, 2011 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000302 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2024 | Jan 28, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000302 | CANCELLED | May 10, 2024 | Jun 22, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000302 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2024 | May 10, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000302 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2024 | Apr 22, 2024 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9036133 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2022 | Jan 28, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN287012 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2020 | Jan 28, 2022 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0107575001 | REPLACED | Mar 16, 2020 | Jun 20, 2020 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0107575001 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 20, 2018 | Mar 16, 2020 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5068895463 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2017 | Jun 20, 2018 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3819933 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2016 | Jun 20, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN126704 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2013 | Jun 20, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN126704 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2013 | Jul 19, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP79756A | REPLACED | May 17, 2011 | Jun 20, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP79756A | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2010 | May 17, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP79756A | NAME CHANGED | Jun 20, 2010 | Jun 15, 2011 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SL04230112 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2009 | Jun 20, 2010 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 685-47-47-C62493 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2009 | Jun 20, 2010 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | P00370332T | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2008 | Jun 20, 2009 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SL04230012 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2008 | Jun 20, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN568088 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2007 | Jun 20, 2008 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN568088 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2007 | Jun 20, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA991827578 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2026 | Jan 9, 2026 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000302 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2025 | Jan 28, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000302 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2024 | Jun 22, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000302 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2024 | May 10, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000302 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2024 | Apr 22, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9036133 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN287012 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2022 | Jan 28, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0107575001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2020 | Jun 20, 2020 |
| NAMECHG | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0107575001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2020 | Mar 16, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5068895463 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2018 | Jun 20, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3819933 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2017 | Jun 20, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN126704 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2016 | Jul 19, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN126704 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2016 | Jun 20, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP79756A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2013 | Jun 20, 2013 |
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP79756A | CARGO | Jun 15, 2011 | Jun 15, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP79756A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2011 | Jun 15, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP79756A | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2011 | May 17, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 685-47-47-C62493 | CARGO | Jun 20, 2010 | Jun 20, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | SL04230112 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2010 | Jun 20, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | SL04230012 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2009 | Jun 20, 2009 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | P00370332T | CARGO | Jun 20, 2009 | Jun 20, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN568088 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2008 | Jun 20, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN568088 | CARGO | Jun 20, 2008 | Jun 20, 2008 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-609372 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC609372 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2025 |
| MC609372 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 28, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2024 |
| MC609372 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2024 |
| MC609372 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2024 |
| MC609372 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2022 |
| MC609372 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2020 |
| MC609372 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 18, 2011 |
| MC609372 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 30, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC609372 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 26, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 17, 2009 |
| MC609372 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 26, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2009 |
| MC609372 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 9, 2007 | REVOKED | Jun 28, 2010 |
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 • 18 inspections
Violation Summary (32 violations from 18 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (18 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
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BREMEN TWP | HARLEM AV | ...959225 | KR GROUP INC |
| Oct 19, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 54 | ...236310 | KR GROUP INC |
| Jun 8, 2021 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 3 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...AV9226 | KR GROUP INC |
| Dec 10, 2019 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2019 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2018 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2017 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events