KELLY XPRESS LLC
USDOT 1796349 • 1506 PALM CREEK, PALMVIEW, TX, 78574
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-653631 | REVOKED | Sep 23, 2013 | Mar 2, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA91001778 | ON FILE | Dec 3, 2025 | Feb 22, 2026 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81002580 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2024 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAL-RMGA2023-TX0289 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2023 | Dec 3, 2024 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MBC10093201 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2022 | Dec 3, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP74123 00 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2021 | Dec 3, 2022 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA3047-02 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2020 | Dec 4, 2021 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA3047 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA3047 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2019 | May 11, 2020 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA3047 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2019 | Apr 7, 2020 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WGTTX000397-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2018 | Dec 4, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0003500-30588 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0003400-30769 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2015 | Aug 1, 2016 |
| ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | MAC-0003300-12-30106 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2015 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 9881516 01 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 1, 2013 | Sep 23, 2013 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 9881516 01 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA504426-02 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA504426-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA504426 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN603017 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA91001778 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2026 | Feb 22, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002580 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL-RMGA2023-TX0289 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2024 | Dec 3, 2024 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10093201 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2023 | Dec 3, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP74123 00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2022 | Dec 3, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA3047-02 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2021 | Dec 4, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA3047 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA3047 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2020 | May 11, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA3047 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2020 | Apr 7, 2020 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | WGTTX000397-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2019 | Dec 4, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30588 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003400-30769 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MAC-0003300-12-30106 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2015 | Aug 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | TP 9881516 01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| NAMECHG | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | TP 9881516 01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 23, 2013 | Sep 23, 2013 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA504426-02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA504426-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA504426 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN603017 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-653631 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-653631 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-653631 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC653631 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2025 |
| MC653631 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2024 |
| MC653631 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2023 |
| MC653631 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2021 |
| MC653631 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2020 |
| MC653631 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2019 |
| MC653631 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 5, 2018 | REVOKED | Mar 2, 2026 |
| MC653631 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2016 |
| MC653631 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2014 |
| MC653631 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 1, 2013 | REVOKED | Aug 7, 2017 |
| MC653631 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2013 |
| MC653631 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2012 |
| MC653631 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2011 |
| MC653631 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 15, 2008 | REVOKED | Sep 23, 2013 |
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
7 states • 51 inspections
Violation Summary (61 violations from 51 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 3 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
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 (51 inspections)
Showing 50 of 51
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | INTERSTATE 81 AT 1.20M S OF SOUTH LEE HIGHWAY | ...204408 | KELLY XPRESS LLC |
| Nov 1, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORTH BERGEN TWP | US 1 (Tonnelle Avenue) | ...798821 | KELLY XPRESS LLC |
| Mar 20, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-81 | ...204409 | KELLY XPRESS LLC |
| Apr 20, 2022 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL TUSCALOOSA | I-59 | ...284854 | KELLY XPRESS LLC |
| Aug 27, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PALMVIEW | N 1501 GOODWIN RD | ...427609 | KELLY XPRESS LLC |
| Jun 12, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...204408 | KELLY XPRESS LLC |
| Dec 15, 2013 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2011 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events