KN WEST LLC
USDOT 2302941 • 1562 BELLORA WAY, WEBSTER, NY, 14580
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA971824034 | ON FILE | Jan 7, 2025 | May 22, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA971824034 | CANCELLED | Aug 2, 2024 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA971824034 | CANCELLED | Oct 10, 2023 | Aug 2, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA971824034 | REPLACED | Aug 16, 2023 | Oct 10, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA955706475 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2022 | Jul 4, 2023 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA516104 | CANCELLED | May 16, 2013 | May 16, 2014 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | TXJ111223 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 2012 | May 16, 2013 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | TXJ111223 | CANCELLED | May 16, 2012 | Jun 28, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA971824034 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2025 | May 22, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA971824034 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA971824034 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2024 | Aug 2, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA971824034 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2023 | Oct 10, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA955706475 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 4, 2023 | Jul 4, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA516104 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2014 | May 16, 2014 |
| CANCEL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | TXJ111223 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2013 | May 16, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | TXJ111223 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2012 | Jun 28, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-786241 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-786241 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-786241 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-786241 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-786241 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-786241 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-786241 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-786241 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC786241 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2024 |
| MC786241 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2024 |
| MC786241 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 17, 2023 | REVOKED | May 28, 2025 |
| MC786241 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 17, 2023 | REVOKED | May 28, 2025 |
| MC786241 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 11, 2022 | REVOKED | Jul 10, 2023 |
| MC786241 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 11, 2022 | REVOKED | Jul 10, 2023 |
| MC786241 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 31, 2013 | REVOKED | May 27, 2014 |
| MC786241 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 31, 2013 | REVOKED | May 27, 2014 |
| MC786241 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2012 |
| MC786241 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2012 |
| MC786241 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 25, 2012 | REVOKED | May 22, 2013 |
| MC786241 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 25, 2012 | REVOKED | May 22, 2013 |
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
11 states • 15 inspections
Violation Summary (66 violations from 15 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.60A-D | Driver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:376.11D1 | 376.11D1 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F07 | 395.8F07 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8H05 | 395.8H05 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F09 | 395.8F09 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A-HOSPVI | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3B2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(3) | 390.21T(b)(3) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 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 |
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 (15 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records