KZ INC
USDOT 2089073 • 3601 MAIN ST APT D, EAST CHICAGO, IN, 46312
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-856772 | REVOKED | Jul 16, 2024 | May 27, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA994108384 | ON FILE | Mar 5, 2025 | May 19, 2025 |
Insurance History (40 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT02634A | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2023 | Jul 10, 2024 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08882423 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRB004338 | CANCELLED | May 18, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRB004338 | REPLACED | May 18, 2022 | May 18, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA958219783 | REPLACED | May 18, 2022 | May 18, 2022 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRB004338 | CANCELLED | May 18, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRB004338 | REPLACED | May 18, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRB004338 | CANCELLED | Nov 10, 2021 | May 19, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 559784001 | CANCELLED | Apr 19, 2021 | Nov 10, 2021 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 559784001 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 23, 2021 | May 17, 2021 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 559784001 | REPLACED | Jan 23, 2021 | Apr 19, 2021 |
| COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | BIPD/Primary | CAL202002-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2020 | Jan 23, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005130824-9 | REPLACED | Jan 23, 2020 | Jan 23, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005130824-9 | REPLACED | Dec 20, 2019 | Jan 23, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005130824-9 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005130824-9 | CANCELLED | Oct 10, 2019 | Nov 27, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005130824-9 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2019 | Oct 10, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00806195 | CANCELLED | Jun 11, 2019 | Aug 9, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0004954009-8 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2019 | Jun 9, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0004954009-8 | REPLACED | Nov 2, 2018 | Nov 2, 2018 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0004954009-8 | CANCELLED | Nov 2, 2018 | May 1, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0004854009-8 | CANCELLED | Oct 29, 2018 | Nov 2, 2018 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0004954009-8 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2018 | Oct 29, 2018 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0004954009-8 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2018 | Nov 2, 2018 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0004954009-8 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2018 | Aug 13, 2018 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6629398 | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2018 | Jun 12, 2018 |
| COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | BIPD/Primary | CAL201711 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2017 | Mar 16, 2018 |
| COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | BIPD/Primary | CAL201503 | REPLACED | May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2017 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2948266 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2016 | Jun 7, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2948266 | REPLACED | Mar 25, 2016 | May 31, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 02948266 | REPLACED | Mar 24, 2016 | Mar 25, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 02948266 | REPLACED | Mar 24, 2016 | Mar 24, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB000785 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2015 | Mar 24, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB000785 | REPLACED | Mar 24, 2015 | Jun 22, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB000785 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0930914 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2014 | Mar 24, 2015 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0930914 | REPLACED | Mar 24, 2014 | Mar 24, 2014 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0930914 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2014 | Feb 2, 2015 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0930914 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2014 | Jun 3, 2014 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0930914 | REPLACED | Mar 24, 2014 | Mar 24, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA994108384 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2025 | May 19, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT02634A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2024 | Jul 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08882423 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRB004338 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRB004338 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRB004338 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRB004338 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2022 | May 19, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRB004338 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2022 | May 18, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA958219783 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2022 | May 18, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 559784001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2021 | Nov 10, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 559784001 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2021 | May 17, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 559784001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2021 | Apr 19, 2021 |
| CANCEL | COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | CAL202002-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2021 | Jan 23, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005130824-9 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2020 | Jan 23, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005130824-9 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2020 | Jan 23, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005130824-9 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005130824-9 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2019 | Nov 27, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005130824-9 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2019 | Oct 10, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00806195 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2019 | Aug 9, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0004954009-8 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2019 | Jun 9, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0004954009-8 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0004954009-8 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2018 | Nov 2, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0004954009-8 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2018 | Nov 2, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0004854009-8 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2018 | Nov 2, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0004954009-8 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2018 | Oct 29, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0004954009-8 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2018 | Aug 13, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6629398 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2018 | Jun 12, 2018 |
| CANCEL | COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | CAL201711 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2018 | Mar 16, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | CAL201503 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2017 | May 31, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2948266 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2016 | Jun 7, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2948266 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 02948266 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2016 | Mar 25, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | 02948266 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2016 | Mar 24, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB000785 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2016 | Mar 24, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB000785 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB000785 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2015 | Jun 22, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0930914 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2015 | Mar 24, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0930914 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2015 | Feb 2, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0930914 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2014 | Jun 3, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0930914 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2014 | Mar 24, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0930914 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2014 | Mar 24, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-856772 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-856772 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (20 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC856772 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 25, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC856772 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 19, 2025 | REVOKED | May 27, 2025 |
| MC856772 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2022 |
| MC856772 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 19, 2022 |
| MC856772 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2021 |
| MC856772 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2021 |
| MC856772 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2021 |
| MC856772 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2019 |
| MC856772 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2019 |
| MC856772 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2019 |
| MC856772 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2019 |
| MC856772 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2019 |
| MC856772 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2018 |
| MC856772 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 16, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2018 |
| MC856772 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2018 |
| MC856772 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2016 |
| MC856772 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2016 |
| MC856772 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2015 |
| MC856772 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2014 |
| MC856772 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 31, 2014 | REVOKED | Jul 16, 2024 |
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
22 states • 34 inspections
Violation Summary (37 violations from 34 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | 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:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106(b) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (34 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
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | TN-13 | ...NB6384 | KZ INC |
| Dec 10, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALTOONA | I-80 MM 142 EXIT RAMP TO HUBBE | ...230848 | KZ INC |
| Aug 7, 2023 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...UK3908 | KZ MIDWEST INC |
| Feb 3, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Pesotum Twp | I-57 N/B | ...KJ9579 | KZ MIDWEST INC |
| Jan 9, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NESCOPECK TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...HT7162 | KZ INC |
| Jan 26, 2021 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHUA | 3 S FEE 100 Feet S of MM 1.4 | ...HN4515 | KZ INC |
| Mar 28, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2017 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2015 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2015 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2015 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
56 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 56 events