KBS INC
USDOT 246079 • 4924 LINCOLN HIGHWAY WEST, THOMASVILLE, PA, 17364-0007
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST152474 | ON FILE | Feb 8, 2012 | Dec 27, 2012 |
| UNITED STATES SURETY COMPANY | SURETY | 6685 | ON FILE | Jul 27, 2005 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 0661-52-12 | ON FILE | Mar 10, 2003 | Jun 22, 2005 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST152474 | REPLACED | Feb 8, 2012 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP3486826 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2005 | Feb 8, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP3486826 | TRANSFERRED | Apr 1, 2005 | Jun 22, 2005 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | P5A2 CP 00000 17-00 | REPLACED | May 21, 2004 | Apr 1, 2005 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PT 00221323 | REPLACED | Jun 2, 2003 | May 21, 2003 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | ATM 107 203 | REPLACED | May 21, 2003 | Jun 2, 2003 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | ATM107203 | CANCELLED | May 21, 2003 | May 21, 2004 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PT-00221323 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2003 | Jun 2, 2003 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 30MSUP273542 | REPLACED | Mar 10, 2002 | Mar 10, 2003 |
| UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NLH0001100 | REPLACED | Mar 10, 2002 | Mar 10, 2003 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP1322865 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2001 | Apr 4, 2002 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP1322865 | REPLACED | Mar 10, 2001 | Mar 10, 2002 |
| UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NLH0000181 | REPLACED | Mar 10, 2001 | Mar 10, 2002 |
| MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN'S MUTUAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA37342218 | REPLACED | Mar 10, 1999 | Mar 10, 2001 |
| MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN'S MUTUAL INS. CO. | CARGO | PP37342217 | REPLACED | Mar 10, 1999 | Mar 10, 2001 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-646718-6 | REPLACED | Mar 10, 1997 | Mar 10, 1999 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 503-154488-7 | REPLACED | Mar 10, 1997 | Mar 10, 1997 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 503-154 488-7 | REPLACED | Mar 10, 1997 | Mar 10, 1999 |
| OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | TRANSFERRED | Jun 29, 1995 | Jun 22, 2005 | |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | CARGO | 159400 4336871 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 1994 | Nov 5, 1998 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 1594004336871 | REPLACED | Mar 10, 1994 | Mar 10, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES SURETY COMPANY | 6685 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST152474 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2012 | Dec 27, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST152474 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP3486826 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2012 | Feb 8, 2012 |
| TRANSFER | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 0661-52-12 | CARGO | Jun 22, 2005 | Jun 22, 2005 |
| TRANSFER | OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | — | SURETY | Jun 22, 2005 | Jun 22, 2005 |
| TRANSFER | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP3486826 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2005 | Jun 22, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | P5A2 CP 00000 17-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2005 | Apr 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | ATM107203 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2004 | May 21, 2004 |
| CANCEL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | PT-00221323 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2003 | Jun 2, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | ATM 107 203 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2003 | Jun 2, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | PT 00221323 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2003 | May 21, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NLH0001100 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2003 | Mar 10, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 30MSUP273542 | CARGO | Mar 10, 2003 | Mar 10, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP1322865 | CARGO | Apr 4, 2002 | Apr 4, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NLH0000181 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2002 | Mar 10, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP1322865 | CARGO | Mar 10, 2002 | Mar 10, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN'S MUTUAL INS. CO. | CA37342218 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2001 | Mar 10, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN'S MUTUAL INS. CO. | PP37342217 | CARGO | Mar 10, 2001 | Mar 10, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-646718-6 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 1999 | Mar 10, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 503-154 488-7 | CARGO | Mar 10, 1999 | Mar 10, 1999 |
| CANCEL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 159400 4336871 | CARGO | Nov 5, 1998 | Nov 5, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 503-154488-7 | CARGO | Mar 10, 1997 | Mar 10, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 1594004336871 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 1997 | Mar 10, 1997 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-152474 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC152474 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | May 14, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC152474 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2012 |
| MC152474 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2012 |
| MC152474 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 10, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC152474 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Aug 10, 2005 | REVOKED | Dec 4, 2013 |
| MC152474 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 10, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC152474 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 25, 2004 |
| MC152474 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 25, 2004 |
| MC152474 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 3, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 1999 |
| MC152474 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jul 13, 1995 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Jun 22, 2005 |
| MC152474 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 5, 1993 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Jun 22, 2005 |
| MC152474 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 26, 1990 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Jun 22, 2005 |
| MC152474 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REJECTED | Apr 26, 1990 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Jun 22, 2005 |
| MC152474 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 26, 1987 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC152474 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 23, 1984 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Jun 22, 2005 |
| MC152474 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 16, 1981 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Jun 22, 2005 |
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
4 states • 108 inspections
Violation Summary (54 violations from latest 100 of 108 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (108 inspections)
Showing 50 of 108
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | OXFORD TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0094 N | ...435274 | KBS INC |
| Jun 20, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0030 E | ...192045 | KBS INC |
| Jun 13, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0182 N | ...326919 | KBS INC |
| Feb 15, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEITERSBURG | 10.24 FEET EAST OF MILE POINT 0.920 ON MD 418 - RI | ...392836 | KBS INC |
| Oct 30, 2023 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | BALTO BELTWAY | ...470234 | KBS INC |
| Mar 13, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | BALTO BELTWAY | ...435391 | KBS INC |
| Jan 27, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | STROUDSBURG BOROUGH | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...392832 | KBS INC |
| Sep 14, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | MORAVIA RD | ...123704 | KBS INC |
| May 26, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWBERRY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 1019 N | ...123707 | KBS INC |
| Jan 21, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | OXFORD TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0094 S | ...252030 | KBS INC |
| Dec 22, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2019 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2018 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2018 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2018 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2017 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2017 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2017 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2016 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2016 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2015 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
52 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 52 events