KSS CARTAGE LLC
USDOT 2096556 • 220 EASTVIEW 103B, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH, 44131
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZZ1036 | ON FILE | Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 1414ICEFINFR10017075-001 | ON FILE | Mar 17, 2011 | Mar 17, 2012 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA5004543 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2024 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA5004543 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2022 | Mar 17, 2024 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA5004543 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2022 | Apr 20, 2024 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | 7K229064 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2018 | Mar 17, 2022 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA0000003-04 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2017 | Mar 17, 2018 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA0000003-03 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2016 | Mar 17, 2017 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA0000003-02 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2015 | Mar 17, 2016 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA0000003-01 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2014 | Mar 17, 2014 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA0000003-01 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2014 | Mar 17, 2014 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA0000003-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2014 | Mar 17, 2015 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA0000003-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2014 | May 22, 2014 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA0000003-00 | REPLACED | Jun 21, 2013 | Jun 21, 2013 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA000000300 | REPLACED | Jun 21, 2013 | Mar 17, 2014 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA0000003-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2013 | Dec 11, 2013 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LGC-CA-0010580-1 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2013 | Mar 17, 2013 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LGC-CA-0010580-1 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2013 | Jun 21, 2013 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LGC-CA-0010580-0 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2012 | Mar 17, 2013 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LGC-CA-0010187-1 | CANCELLED | Jul 11, 2011 | Mar 17, 2012 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LGC-CA-0010187-1 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2011 | Jul 11, 2011 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LGC-CA-0010187-0 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2011 | Mar 17, 2011 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 1414BNT1398 | CANCELLED | Jan 5, 2011 | Mar 17, 2011 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LGC-CA-0010187-0 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 18, 2010 | Feb 14, 2011 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 1414BNT1398 | REPLACED | Nov 18, 2010 | Jan 5, 2011 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 1414BNT1398 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 18, 2010 | Feb 14, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZZ1036 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | CA5004543 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | CA5004543 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2024 | Apr 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | CA5004543 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2024 | Mar 17, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 7K229064 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2022 | Mar 17, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000003-04 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2018 | Mar 17, 2018 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000003-03 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2017 | Mar 17, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000003-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2016 | Mar 17, 2016 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000003-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2015 | Mar 17, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000003-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2014 | May 22, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000003-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2014 | Mar 17, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA000000300 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2014 | Mar 17, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000003-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2014 | Mar 17, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000003-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2013 | Dec 11, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | LGC-CA-0010580-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2013 | Jun 21, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000003-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2013 | Jun 21, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | LGC-CA-0010580-0 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2013 | Mar 17, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | LGC-CA-0010580-1 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2013 | Mar 17, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | LGC-CA-0010187-1 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2012 | Mar 17, 2012 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 1414ICEFINFR10017075-001 | CARGO | Mar 17, 2012 | Mar 17, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | LGC-CA-0010187-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2011 | Jul 11, 2011 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 1414BNT1398 | CARGO | Mar 17, 2011 | Mar 17, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | LGC-CA-0010187-0 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2011 | Mar 17, 2011 |
| NAMECHG | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | LGC-CA-0010187-0 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2011 | Feb 14, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 1414BNT1398 | CARGO | Feb 14, 2011 | Feb 14, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 1414BNT1398 | CARGO | Jan 5, 2011 | Jan 5, 2011 |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC731317 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2018 |
| MC731317 | PROPERTY BROKER | WITHDRAWN | Mar 29, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC731317 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2017 |
| MC731317 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2016 |
| MC731317 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2015 |
| MC731317 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2014 |
| MC731317 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2013 |
| MC731317 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 28, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2013 |
| MC731317 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2013 |
| MC731317 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2012 |
| MC731317 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2011 |
| MC731317 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2011 |
| MC731317 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2011 |
| MC731317 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Dec 29, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC731317 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 9, 2010 | — | Unknown |
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
3 states • 31 inspections
Violation Summary (42 violations from 31 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | 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:392.2-SLLIFTA | 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:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 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:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (31 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
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUMMERHILL TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0018 N | ...S78780 | KSS CARTAGE LLC |
| Dec 19, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS | IR 480 | ...S78780 | KSS CARTAGE |
| Aug 19, 2022 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH RIDGEVILLE | SR 10 | ...S73098 | KSS CARTAGE LLC |
| Oct 28, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events