KAHM TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 2056605 • 21 WILBRAHAM STREET, PALMER, MA, 01069
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-719890 | REVOKED | Feb 15, 2023 | Feb 15, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SCV0115812201 | ON FILE | Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 8, 2023 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MXA07184846 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 8, 2021 | Feb 15, 2023 |
| MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | BVM8803076 | REPLACED | May 11, 2015 | Dec 8, 2021 |
| EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | BIPD/Primary | ASC-Z11-260347-02 | REPLACED | May 11, 2013 | May 11, 2015 |
| WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASK-Z11-260347-02 | REPLACED | Aug 5, 2010 | May 11, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | SCV0115812201 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| NAMECHG | AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | MXA07184846 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2023 | Feb 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BVM8803076 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2021 | Dec 8, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | ASC-Z11-260347-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2015 | May 11, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASK-Z11-260347-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2013 | May 11, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-719890 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC719890 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 6, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC719890 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 10, 2010 | REVOKED | Feb 15, 2023 |
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
5 states • 38 inspections
Violation Summary (38 violations from 38 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.91A-LCDL | No CDL endorsement | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (38 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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH WINDSOR | 291-E | ...NU0249 | KAHM TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jul 27, 2019 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2016 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 3, 2014 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2010 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA-2023-0020-US1624 | Feb 23, 2023 | 383.37(a); 391.15(a) | $11,030 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records