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KTS EXPRESS INC

USDOT 212867 • 33246 ST HWY 13 S, WASECA, MN, 56093

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
212,867
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Minnesota
Phone
5078351643
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
553,380
BOC-3 Agent
ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
Physical Address
33246 ST HWY 13 S, WASECA, MN, 56093
Mailing Address
PO BOX 636, WASECA, MN, 56093
Contact
Phone: 5078351643

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Aug 8, 2008
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-175890ACTIVEUnknownAug 11, 2008
Common CarrierMC-175890ACTIVEUnknownAug 11, 2008

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGOMCP2653550CON FILEAug 8, 2008Aug 30, 2011
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP2653550CON FILEAug 8, 2008Oct 15, 2017

Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGOMCP2653550CREPLACEDJun 19, 2008Aug 8, 2008
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP2653550CREPLACEDJun 19, 2008Aug 8, 2008
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP2653550CNAME CHANGEDJun 19, 2008Aug 11, 2008
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGOMCP2653550CNAME CHANGEDJun 19, 2008Aug 11, 2008
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGOMCP2653550CNAME CHANGEDOct 15, 2006Jul 23, 2008
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP2653550CREPLACEDOct 15, 2006Jun 19, 2008
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP2653550CNAME CHANGEDOct 15, 2006Jul 23, 2008
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGOMCP2653550CREPLACEDOct 15, 2006Jun 19, 2008
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN480394REPLACEDMar 30, 2006Oct 15, 2006
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN480394REPLACEDMar 30, 2006Oct 15, 2006
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTF262126CANCELLEDOct 15, 1998Mar 30, 2006
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTF262126CANCELLEDOct 15, 1998Mar 30, 2006
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary9VA89CANCELLEDOct 15, 1997Nov 20, 1998
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGO9VA89CANCELLEDOct 15, 1997Nov 20, 1998
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary9VA89REPLACEDOct 15, 1997Oct 15, 1998
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGO9VA89REPLACEDOct 15, 1997Oct 15, 1998
REDLAND INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryRTP202795CANCELLEDOct 15, 1996Nov 19, 1997
REDLAND INSURANCE CO.CARGORTP202795REPLACEDOct 15, 1996Oct 15, 1997
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary7LHT226T378593CANCELLEDJan 7, 1994Oct 15, 1996
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYCARGO7MTC226T037 7 93REPLACEDOct 15, 1993Oct 15, 1996

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2653550CBIPD/PrimaryOct 15, 2017Oct 15, 2017
CANCELCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2653550CCARGOAug 30, 2011Aug 30, 2011
TERM/CANCLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2653550CBIPD/PrimaryAug 11, 2008Aug 11, 2008
TERM/CANCLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2653550CCARGOAug 11, 2008Aug 11, 2008
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2653550CCARGOAug 8, 2008Aug 8, 2008
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2653550CBIPD/PrimaryAug 8, 2008Aug 8, 2008
TERM/CANCLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2653550CCARGOJul 23, 2008Jul 23, 2008
TERM/CANCLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2653550CBIPD/PrimaryJul 23, 2008Jul 23, 2008
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2653550CCARGOJun 19, 2008Jun 19, 2008
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2653550CBIPD/PrimaryJun 19, 2008Jun 19, 2008
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN480394CARGOOct 15, 2006Oct 15, 2006
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN480394BIPD/PrimaryOct 15, 2006Oct 15, 2006
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTF262126CARGOMar 30, 2006Mar 30, 2006
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTF262126BIPD/PrimaryMar 30, 2006Mar 30, 2006
TERM/CANCLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.9VA89BIPD/PrimaryNov 20, 1998Nov 20, 1998
TERM/CANCLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.9VA89CARGONov 20, 1998Nov 20, 1998
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.9VA89CARGOOct 15, 1998Oct 15, 1998
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.9VA89BIPD/PrimaryOct 15, 1998Oct 15, 1998
CANCELREDLAND INSURANCE CO.RTP202795BIPD/PrimaryNov 19, 1997Nov 19, 1997
TERM/REPLREDLAND INSURANCE CO.RTP202795CARGOOct 15, 1997Oct 15, 1997
CANCELTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY7LHT226T378593BIPD/PrimaryOct 15, 1996Oct 15, 1996
TERM/REPLTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY7MTC226T037 7 93CARGOOct 15, 1996Oct 15, 1996

Authority Action History (10 events)

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Authority Action History (10 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC175890CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 7, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 11, 2008
MC175890COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 7, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 11, 2008
MC175890COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 20, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 20, 2008
MC175890CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 20, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 20, 2008
MC175890CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 9, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 8, 2005
MC175890COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 9, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 8, 2005
MC175890COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 23, 1993DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC175890MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 7, 1989—Unknown
MC175890MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMar 18, 1986—Unknown
MC175890MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDNov 9, 1984—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
10
Violations
9
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
20.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Crash Records
12

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 10 of 10 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states • 10 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (9 violations from 10 inspections)

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Violation Summary (9 violations from 10 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOSFrame cracked/broken/sagging118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
20.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-3.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.90vs nat'l 1.80
-0.90 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (10 inspections)

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Inspection History (10 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 3, 202686944271SIOUX FALLS SDSDLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 2, 202686961059WATERTOWN WIWILevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LFTSINo
Jan 12, 202686890730I90 E/BILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Nov 13, 202586331843SPARTA WIWILevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45D-B, 393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Sep 9, 202585754813JANESVILLE WIWILevel 4GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 26, 202584003020SPARTA WIWILevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1393.207B-AALPME-OOSYes
Aug 8, 202482389554CLINTON WIWILevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER3392.2No
Feb 12, 202480826788ST. CROIX WEIGH STATIONMNLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Nov 20, 202380206197ST. CROIX WEIGH STATIONMNLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)(3)Yes
May 11, 202378646067I-294ILLevel 3FRET TRUCK TRACTOR0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

7 total · 14.3% OOS
2024-082026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

SPARTA WI2 · 1 OOS
ST. CROIX WEIGH STATION2 · 1 OOS
SIOUX FALLS SD1
CLINTON WI1
JANESVILLE WI1
I-2941
WATERTOWN WI1
I90 E/B1

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
12
Fatalities
0
Injuries
8
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (12 records)

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Crash History (12 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 26, 2023WITOW00LAKE DELTONUSH 012 EB...434486KTS EXPRESS INC
Mar 7, 2022ILTOW00DuPage TwpI-55...GJ3551KTS EXPRESS INC
Dec 19, 2016MNINJURY01————
Mar 17, 2003AZINJURY02————
Jul 12, 2002ININJURY01————
Mar 1, 2002TXTOW00————
Dec 20, 2000WITOW00————
Jul 11, 1996ININJURY01————
Jun 14, 1996MOINJURY01————
Apr 25, 1995MNINJURY01————
Apr 10, 1995MNINJURY01————
Nov 25, 1992WITOW00————

Compliance Timeline

36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Oct 26, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 7, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 15, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 19, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 30, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Aug 11, 2008
Authority
Contract Carrier authority active
Docket MC-175890
Aug 11, 2008
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-175890
Aug 11, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 11, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Aug 8, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Aug 8, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 23, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Jul 23, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 19, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Jun 19, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 15, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Oct 15, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 30, 2006
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Mar 30, 2006
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 17, 2003
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jul 12, 2002
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 1, 2002
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 20, 2000
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 20, 1998
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 20, 1998
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • CARGO

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Crashes12 crash records
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StationSPARTA WI
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StationST. CROIX WEIGH STATION
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StationSIOUX FALLS SD
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