KARS INC
USDOT 1708768 • 5350 SAND HOLLOW RD, NEW PLYMOUTH, ID, 83655
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-626982 | REVOKED | Sep 17, 2024 | Mar 9, 2026 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300171312 | ON FILE | Jun 27, 2025 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP 5307563 | ON FILE | Jan 7, 2008 | Nov 6, 2009 |
Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA989299193 | CANCELLED | Nov 12, 2024 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC24071439 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2024 | Nov 10, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA977562447 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2024 | Sep 9, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA969632542 | REPLACED | May 12, 2023 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA969632542 | CANCELLED | May 12, 2023 | Feb 20, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN255922 | REPLACED | May 12, 2019 | May 12, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0031847 | REPLACED | Nov 14, 2017 | May 12, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0031847 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2017 | Nov 14, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0028786 | CANCELLED | Dec 21, 2016 | Aug 11, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0016324 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2015 | Dec 21, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0016324 | CANCELLED | May 12, 2014 | Feb 11, 2015 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0054841 | CANCELLED | May 17, 2013 | May 12, 2014 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0054841 | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2013 | May 17, 2013 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0054841 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 2, 2013 | Mar 19, 2013 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0054841 | REPLACED | Jan 2, 2013 | Feb 11, 2013 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0054841 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2012 | Jan 2, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN017442 | REPLACED | Feb 23, 2012 | Jul 31, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN017305 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2011 | Feb 23, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN017305 | CANCELLED | Apr 19, 2011 | Jun 27, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN017305 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2010 | Apr 19, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN620047 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2009 | Sep 1, 2010 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0047286 | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 2009 | Sep 2, 2009 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0047286 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2009 | Jul 31, 2009 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0047286 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2009 | Mar 15, 2009 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0047286 | CANCELLED | Jul 28, 2008 | Feb 7, 2009 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST117720 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2008 | Jul 28, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300171312 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA989299193 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC24071439 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2024 | Nov 10, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA977562447 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2024 | Sep 9, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA969632542 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2024 | Feb 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA969632542 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN255922 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2023 | May 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0031847 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2019 | May 12, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0031847 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2017 | Nov 14, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0028786 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2017 | Aug 11, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0016324 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2016 | Dec 21, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0016324 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2015 | Feb 11, 2015 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0054841 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2014 | May 12, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0054841 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2013 | May 17, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0054841 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2013 | Mar 19, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0054841 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2013 | Feb 11, 2013 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0054841 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2013 | Jan 2, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN017442 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2012 | Jul 31, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN017305 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2012 | Feb 23, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN017305 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2011 | Jun 27, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN017305 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2011 | Apr 19, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN620047 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2010 | Sep 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP 5307563 | CARGO | Nov 6, 2009 | Nov 6, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0047286 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2009 | Sep 2, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0047286 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2009 | Jul 31, 2009 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0047286 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2009 | Mar 15, 2009 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0047286 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2009 | Feb 7, 2009 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST117720 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2008 | Jul 28, 2008 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-626982 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-626982 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC626982 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2025 |
| MC626982 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2024 |
| MC626982 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 1, 2024 | REVOKED | Mar 9, 2026 |
| MC626982 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2024 |
| MC626982 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 7, 2014 |
| MC626982 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2013 |
| MC626982 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2012 |
| MC626982 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2011 |
| MC626982 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2009 |
| MC626982 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2008 |
| MC626982 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 9, 2008 | REVOKED | Sep 17, 2024 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2011 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | Jan 5, 2012 |
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
13 states • 87 inspections
Violation Summary (150 violations from 87 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 11 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 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 | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | 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 | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 2 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TG3-IEP | 390.21TG3-IEP | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | 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:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B1-A | Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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: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:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128 | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 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 (87 inspections)
Showing 50 of 87
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events