KB XPRESS INC
USDOT 2388025 • 1247 NORTH DOME CT, MERCED, CA, 95340
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-820678 | REVOKED | May 8, 2017 | Feb 24, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81000529 | ON FILE | Aug 28, 2024 | Feb 14, 2025 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2608920 | REPLACED | Apr 12, 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2608920 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN349392 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN349392 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2023 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN349392 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN349392 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 8, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN325729 | REPLACED | Apr 12, 2022 | Nov 8, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN325729 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 12, 2022 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0016566 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 2021 | Apr 12, 2022 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0069885 | REPLACED | Apr 12, 2020 | Apr 12, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP42879 00 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 2019 | Apr 12, 2020 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1618526 | REPLACED | Apr 12, 2018 | Apr 12, 2019 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LOI0000174 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2017 | Apr 28, 2017 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LOI0000174 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2016 | Mar 22, 2017 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0004345 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2015 | Mar 22, 2016 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0003389-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 17, 2014 | Mar 22, 2015 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0003389-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2014 | Jul 17, 2014 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0630013 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2013 | Mar 22, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81000529 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2608920 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN349392 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2608920 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN349392 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN349392 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN325729 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN349392 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN325729 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2023 | Nov 8, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0016566 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2022 | Apr 12, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0069885 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2021 | Apr 12, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP42879 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2020 | Apr 12, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1618526 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2019 | Apr 12, 2019 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LOI0000174 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2017 | Apr 28, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LOI0000174 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2017 | Mar 22, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0004345 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2016 | Mar 22, 2016 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0003389-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2015 | Mar 22, 2015 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0003389-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2014 | Jul 17, 2014 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0630013 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2014 | Mar 22, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-820678 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-820678 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC820678 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2024 |
| MC820678 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2024 |
| MC820678 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2023 |
| MC820678 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2023 |
| MC820678 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2022 |
| MC820678 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2020 |
| MC820678 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 9, 2018 | REVOKED | Feb 24, 2025 |
| MC820678 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2017 |
| MC820678 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2016 |
| MC820678 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2015 |
| MC820678 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2014 |
| MC820678 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2014 |
| MC820678 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 5, 2013 | REVOKED | May 8, 2017 |
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
10 states • 14 inspections
Violation Summary (35 violations from 14 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:387.301A | 387.301A | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| 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:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15G02 | Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 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 (14 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLAINFIELD(HENDRICKS) | I-70W | ...VS6586 | KB XPRESS INC |
| Mar 6, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JEROME (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 736 | ...NV9508 | KB XPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records