KEEN CARGO INC
USDOT 2440672 • 31742 ENTERPRISE DRIVE, LIVONIA, MI, 48150
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-845310 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 9, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TS TS CA0000135 00 | ON FILE | Jan 7, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TS TS CA0000135 00 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2024 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSTSU0000028-00 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2023 | Jun 10, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSTSU0000028-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2023 | Jun 22, 2024 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08474412 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 10, 2023 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08474412 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2020 | Jun 10, 2021 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L19A5406 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2019 | Jun 10, 2020 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L18A5406 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2018 | Jun 10, 2019 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L17A5406 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2017 | Jun 10, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08330202 | CANCELLED | Dec 18, 2016 | Jun 10, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08330201 | REPLACED | Dec 18, 2015 | Dec 18, 2016 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1273169 | CANCELLED | Dec 18, 2013 | Dec 18, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TS TS CA0000135 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TS TS CA0000135 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSTSU0000028-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2024 | Jun 22, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSTSU0000028-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2024 | Jun 10, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | H08474412 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2023 | Jun 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08474412 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 10, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L19A5406 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2020 | Jun 10, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L18A5406 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2019 | Jun 10, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L17A5406 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2018 | Jun 10, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08330202 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2017 | Jun 10, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08330201 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2016 | Dec 18, 2016 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1273169 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2015 | Dec 18, 2015 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC845310 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2025 |
| MC845310 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 15, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2023 |
| MC845310 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 15, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2017 |
| MC845310 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2015 |
| MC845310 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 24, 2013 | — | 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
46 states • 1,280 inspections
Violation Summary (171 violations from latest 100 of 1280 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 18 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 9 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 5 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:17C-PI | 17C-PI | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| fmcsr:55C1-B | 55C1-B | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:5B-L | 5B-L | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:95A4-EEUS | 95A4-EEUS | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:22G-ELDMFV | 22G-ELDMFV | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9A-HLLH | 9A-HLLH | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:55C2-B | 55C2-B | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TFBB-6 | Tires - Front Any tire with observable bumps bulge or knots | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95-LCDL | RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25A-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (1280 inspections)
Showing 50 of 1,280
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WATERTOWN | N BEACON ST @ ARSENAL ST | ...635733 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Mar 3, 2026 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | VALLEY (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 23 | ...WD3440 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Feb 27, 2026 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | EDISON | I-95 | ...UR2103 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Feb 17, 2026 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN ANTONIO | SW 5500 LOOP 410 | ...VU4675 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Dec 12, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | PENDLETON | I 0071 | ...UP2374 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Nov 13, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | GROVELAND TWP | I-74 E/B | ...VU4701 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Oct 21, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHESTERFIELD | NORTHBOUND 288 AT 500FT S OF HULL ST | ...WD3445 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Sep 28, 2025 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MONTGOMERY | I-85 | ...UP2372 | KEEN CARGO |
| Aug 28, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DALEVILLE | W MAIN ST | ...VU4707 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Jul 7, 2025 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | I-10 | ...VU4687 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Jul 7, 2025 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | WB I-10 MM 291 | ...VU4687 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Jun 25, 2025 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | HWY 93@ CRAZY HORSE RD | ...VU4673 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Jun 23, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT5 SB/.25m N JEFFERY AV O/C | ...635733 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| May 16, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | JEROME (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 42 | ...601035 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Apr 27, 2025 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELK MOUNTAIN | I-80 INTCHG 267 WB OFF | ...VU4683 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Apr 25, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GOODRICH | US 59 | ...VU4674 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Apr 5, 2025 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OKLAHOMA CITY | INTERSTATE 40 WB | ...WD3455 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Mar 27, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I75 EXPY AT ERNEST BARRETT PKWY | ...635734 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Mar 19, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | IR 270 | ...VU4666 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Jan 30, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I465 SB | ...UP2372 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Jan 29, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BREMEN TWP | I-57 N/B EXIT RAMP | ...UR2102 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Dec 26, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORT ALLEN | I-10 | ...UR2109 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Dec 22, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SB INTERSTATE 95 | ...432518 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Dec 16, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | LITTLE ROCK | I30 | ...UP2371 | KEEN CARGO INC |
| Nov 14, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 33.916227 / -118.278250 | ...635732 | KEEN CARGO INC |
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 38 events