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KW EXPRESS INC

USDOT 188632 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Based in BELDING, MI Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Oct 1, 2024
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 44 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — KW EXPRESS INC (USDOT 188632)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 44 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/188632/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=48442 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 188632
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC147275
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls
Fleet size 20 units
Drivers 15
Annual mileage 1 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (616) 794-2571
Email: [email protected]
Physical
6100 BELDING RD
BELDING, MI 48809
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 188632
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 25.0% vs 23.4% +1.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.86 vs 1.80 -0.94
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 20 0
Trailers 0 41 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 44 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 0 1 3 4
Crash reports 0 1 3 4

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 26 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 14 14 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 7.14% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
20
Drivers
15
Inspections
26
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
25.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
4
44 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

KW EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in BELDING, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 188632. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 20 power units and 15 drivers, with 26 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

KW EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 15 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 14 years on FMCSA's records, based in Belding, MI. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.1% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract and common (broker authority is revoked).

Inspection profile

14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 27% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (6) and OH (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

7.1% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (75.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 15 drivers; Freightliner, Reitnouer, and Rntr are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 25.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 48,442 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 48,442 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
25%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 48,442 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +10.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
9 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations
1 OOS · 50.0%
Hours of Service
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 6 1 16.7% Oct 16, 2025
Ohio (OH) 3 0 0.0% Feb 5, 2025
Georgia (GA) 2 0 0.0% Apr 14, 2026
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% Jun 23, 2026
South Carolina (SC) 1 0 0.0% Jul 23, 2024
Tennessee (TN) 1 0 0.0% Jun 29, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 21
Reitnouer 7
Dors 2
Mana 2
Rntr 2
Trail-Eze 2
E8d1 1
East So Tr 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 0.07 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 6 — 3.55 4 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 — 3.42 3 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (26 rows) View all 26 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88230923 Jun 23, 2026 MO 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB99840 · 1FUJA6CK47LY61720
0 — No
87589931 Apr 14, 2026 GA 3 VALDOSTA GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC06776 · 1FVXA7CG49DAL3741
1 2-SLLEWA3 No
86080750 Oct 16, 2025 MI 2 EB SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB92826 · 1FUJA6CKX7LX29996
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
85992729 Oct 7, 2025 MI 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
MI RC49024 · 4V4NC9EJ3SN687701
1 392.2-SLLML No
85709051 Sep 1, 2025 GA 3 SPARKS GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB92835 · 1FVXA7CG97LZ23667
2 392.82DUMT, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS No
85189112 Jul 9, 2025 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB92825 · 3ALXA7CG2GDGZ5975
1 392.2-SLL No
85096993 Jun 29, 2025 TN 3 ANDERSONVILLE TN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC49024 · 1FVXA7CG69DAL3742
1 392.2-SLLS4 No
84418089 Apr 15, 2025 MI 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: E8d1
MI RB92830 · 3ALXA7CG8FDGK2253
2 392.2-SLLSR, 393.55E-B No
83840943 Feb 10, 2025 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC24910 · 1FUJBBCK35LN52470
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
83805752 Feb 5, 2025 OH 2 MENDON OH
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC24910 · 1FUJBBCK35LN52470
0 — No
82996769 Oct 22, 2024 OH 3 ROOTSTOWN OH
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB92826 · 1FUJA6CKX7LX29996
0 — No
82485821 Aug 23, 2024 MI 3 mi-wb-i-96-@-m-l-king-jr-blvd
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB92830 · 3ALXA7CG8FDGK2253
1 392.2 No
82267163 Jul 31, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC06776 · 1FVXA7CG49DAL3741
1 392.2 No
82192039 Jul 23, 2024 SC 3 I-26 WB DORCHESTER COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB92833 · 3ALXA7CG0GDGZ5974
1 392.2 No
81712356 May 21, 2024 GA 3 SPARKS GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC02394 · 3ALXA7CG3EDFT2894
0 — No
81410440 Apr 19, 2024 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB92824 · 1FVXA7CG2CDBP9692
0 — No
81318587 Apr 9, 2024 NC 2 UNION
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC01557 · 1FUJA6CK96LV63887
0 — No
81027461 Mar 5, 2024 IL 3 il-57/70
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI RB92827 · 1FVXA70069LAF9217
0 — No
80587370 Jan 10, 2024 MA 3 H-BOXBORO
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB92830 · 3ALXA7CG8FDGK2253
1 392.2 No
80255039 Nov 27, 2023 MI 2 SWARTZ CREEK REST AREA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB92824 · 1FVXA7CG2CDBP9692
4 392.16(a), 393.9(a), 393.55(e) No
79978303 Oct 10, 2023 IL 3 I-57
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB92832 · 3ALXA7BDXEDFS1012
0 — No
79458341 Aug 19, 2023 MI 2 mi-wb-i-94-&-23-mm
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB92827 · 1FVXA70069LAF9217
0 — No
79045419 Jun 30, 2023 MI 2 mi-e/b-scale
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC06776 · 1FVXA7CG49DAL3741
1 392.2 No
79045261 Jun 30, 2023 MI 3 I75 N DODGE ROAD REST AREA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB92831 · 3ALXA7CG9GDGZ5973
1 392.2 No
78691069 May 22, 2023 IL 2 I-90
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Fret
MI RB92830 · 3ALXA7CG8FDGK2253
0 — No
Recent Crashes (44 rows) View all 44 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MI0003578959 Aug 28, 2025 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0009904082 May 19, 2025 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA501754900X Feb 16, 2025 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0243133284 Aug 1, 2024 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0904013524 Mar 29, 2022 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MS9058210002 Apr 19, 2021 MS 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0001646988 Mar 4, 2019 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001612337 Jan 27, 2019 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA802626300X Feb 18, 2018 PA 0 1 No No Injury
MI0001010003 Apr 17, 2017 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0174002462 Jan 22, 2017 OH 0 1 No No Injury
MI0009687816 Apr 29, 2016 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0136707989 Dec 14, 2013 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0008258047 Jan 25, 2012 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0008260249 Jan 21, 2012 MI 0 2 Yes No Injury
WI0000063929 Apr 26, 2011 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA803635700X Mar 9, 2008 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0900698454 Jun 25, 2007 IN 1 0 Yes No Fatal
IL0000850654 Nov 9, 2006 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
CO2006001310 Jun 15, 2006 CO 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0001695703 Sep 16, 2005 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0006078132 Aug 2, 2005 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0005925316 Mar 13, 2005 MI 0 2 Yes No Injury
MI0005735399 Oct 2, 2004 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0005508207 Jan 14, 2004 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC147275
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (30 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 54-772694-00 91X $750,000 Oct 1, 2024 On file ACTIVE
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 5104458100 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2017 Oct 1, 2024 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF004939 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2015 Feb 1, 2017 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0014989001 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2014 Feb 1, 2015 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF657135 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2013 Mar 4, 2014 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF657135 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2013 Feb 1, 2014 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP60488A CARGO — Jan 31, 2009 Oct 17, 2013 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP60488A BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 2009 Feb 1, 2013 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP60488A BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 2009 Mar 7, 2013 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF580501 BIPD/Primary — Mar 6, 2008 Jan 31, 2009 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF580501 BIPD/Primary — Mar 6, 2008 Mar 5, 2009 CANCELLED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 81MSTH9742 CARGO — Feb 1, 2007 Jan 31, 2009 REPLACED
WESTERN SURETY CO. 929 313 791 SURETY — Dec 23, 2003 Oct 24, 2011 CANCELLED
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 662-36-89 CARGO — Jan 31, 2003 Feb 1, 2007 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT660-290D6395-TIL-02 CARGO — Jan 31, 2002 Feb 21, 2003 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF334279 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 2002 Mar 6, 2008 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT660-290D6395-TIL-02 CARGO — Jan 31, 2002 Jan 31, 2003 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 1080863482 CARGO — Jan 31, 2000 Mar 1, 2002 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 1080863482 CARGO — Jan 31, 2000 Jan 31, 2002 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 1080862171 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 2000 Mar 1, 2002 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 1080862171 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 2000 Jan 31, 2002 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CK02102066 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 1998 Jan 31, 2000 CANCELLED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. IM02102302 CARGO — May 1, 1995 Jan 31, 2000 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF 205820 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 1995 Mar 9, 1998 CANCELLED
LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 3AT614 630 CARGO — Jan 31, 1995 May 1, 1995 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Feb 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Feb 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Mar 4, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Feb 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Oct 17, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  7. Mar 7, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  8. Feb 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  9. Oct 31, 2011
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  10. Oct 31, 2011
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  11. Oct 24, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTERN SURETY CO.
  12. Mar 5, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jan 31, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jan 31, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Mar 6, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Feb 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
  17. Dec 23, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
  18. Feb 21, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  19. Jan 31, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  20. Mar 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  21. Mar 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  22. Jan 31, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  23. Jan 31, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  24. Jan 31, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  25. Jan 31, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  26. Mar 9, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Jan 31, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. May 1, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  29. Mar 15, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Jan 31, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  31. Jan 31, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  32. Jan 3, 1989
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  33. Oct 18, 1984
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  34. Jun 28, 1982
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  35. Jul 24, 1981
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  36. Dec 17, 1980
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  37. Nov 18, 1980
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
SPARKS GA GA 2 0
VALDOSTA GA GA 1 0
I-57 IL 1 0
I-90 IL 1 0
H-BOXBORO MA 1 0
EB SCALE MI 1 1
I75 N DODGE ROAD REST AREA MI 1 0
SWARTZ CREEK REST AREA MI 1 0
UNION NC 1 0
MENDON OH OH 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 8 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify KW EXPRESS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about KW EXPRESS INC

Is KW EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. KW EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 188632 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is KW EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
KW EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has KW EXPRESS INC had? ▾
26 roadside inspections are on file for KW EXPRESS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is KW EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
KW EXPRESS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 25.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is KW EXPRESS INC based? ▾
KW EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 6100 BELDING RD, BELDING, Michigan 48809. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does KW EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. KW EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC147275). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does KW EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
KW EXPRESS INC self-reports 20 power units and 15 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has KW EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
44 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for KW EXPRESS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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