KS CUSTOMS LLC
USDOT 1807510 • 24601 OTTER AVE, LE MARS, IA, 51031
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
1,807,510
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7128997879
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
502,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
24601 OTTER AVE, LE MARS, IA, 51031
Contact
Phone: 7128997879
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 12.5%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 5.8 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
1 active
Latest: Nov 27, 2019
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-787899 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 12, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP54399A | ON FILE | Nov 27, 2019 | Dec 29, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP54399A | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2019 | Nov 27, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA6387639 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2017 | Nov 27, 2019 |
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPIA0560113425 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2016 | Nov 27, 2017 |
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPIA0560113425 | CANCELLED | Dec 9, 2016 | Dec 29, 2017 |
| GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0000551356 | REPLACED | Oct 18, 2012 | Dec 9, 2016 |
| GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0000551356 | NAME CHANGED | May 21, 2012 | Nov 26, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP54399A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP54399A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2025 | Nov 27, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA6387639 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2019 | Nov 27, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPIA0560113425 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPIA0560113425 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2017 | Nov 27, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | 0000551356 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2016 | Dec 9, 2016 |
| NAMECHG | GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | 0000551356 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2012 | Nov 26, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-787899 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC787899 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2017 |
| MC787899 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 14, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC787899 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 8, 2012 | REVOKED | Nov 26, 2012 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Unsafe Driving
44%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
16
Violations
28
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
12.5%
Driver OOS %
12.5%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
2
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
2
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 16 of 16 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 16 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (28 violations from 16 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 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:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
12.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
12.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
+5.8 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.75vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (16 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
12 total · 16.7% OOS
2024-052025-12
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
2
Crash History (2 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2018 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2015 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Dec 29, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 27, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 27, 2019
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 29, 2017
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 27, 2017
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 9, 2016
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 26, 2012
InsuranceInsurance namechg
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
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