K O TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2154496 • 1796 NORTH 200 EAST, SPANISH FORK, UT, 84660
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-748999 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 12, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GA24MOT02306700 | ON FILE | Sep 27, 2024 | Sep 2, 2024 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GA24MOT02306700 | REPLACED | Sep 2, 2024 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GA24MOT02306700 | CANCELLED | Sep 2, 2024 | Sep 28, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP88721A | REPLACED | Sep 2, 2022 | Sep 2, 2024 |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6504023 | REPLACED | Sep 7, 2020 | Sep 2, 2022 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E75884 | REPLACED | Sep 7, 2017 | Sep 7, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2826341 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2016 | Sep 7, 2017 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2826341 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2016 | Oct 16, 2017 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM010286-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 10, 2015 | Jan 6, 2016 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM010286-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 12, 2015 | Oct 16, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM010286-01 | REPLACED | Aug 12, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM010286-01 | CANCELLED | May 27, 2015 | Sep 16, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM010286-01 | REPLACED | May 27, 2015 | Aug 12, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM010286-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM010286-01 | REPLACED | Apr 23, 2015 | May 27, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM010286-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2015 | May 25, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM010286-01 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2015 | Apr 23, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM010286-01 | REPLACED | Feb 20, 2015 | Mar 26, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM010286-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2015 | Apr 27, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM010286-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2015 | Mar 20, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM010286-01 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2015 | Feb 20, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | GA24MOT02306700 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2025 | Sep 28, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | GA24MOT02306700 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | GA24MOT02306700 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2024 | Sep 2, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP88721A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2024 | Sep 2, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6504023 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2022 | Sep 2, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E75884 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2020 | Sep 7, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2826341 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2017 | Oct 16, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2826341 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2017 | Sep 7, 2017 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM010286-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2016 | Jan 6, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM010286-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2015 | Oct 16, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM010286-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2015 | Sep 16, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM010286-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM010286-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2015 | Aug 12, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM010286-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM010286-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2015 | May 27, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM010286-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2015 | May 25, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM010286-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2015 | Apr 27, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM010286-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2015 | Apr 23, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM010286-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2015 | Mar 26, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM010286-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2015 | Mar 20, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM010286-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2015 | Feb 20, 2015 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC748999 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2025 |
| MC748999 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2016 |
| MC748999 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 28, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC748999 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jun 23, 2011 | — | 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
2 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 18 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 6 | 4 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24(c) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(c) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (17 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
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2023 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SANTAQUIN | 164 N STATE ST | ...388335 | K O TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 13, 2022 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | E EMMA PARK RD | ...640896 | K O TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 28, 2021 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | AMERICAN FORK | I-15 (Southbound), at - | ...378181 | K O TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 31, 2020 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2019 | UT | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2019 | NV | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2018 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2016 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events