- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 510 days (since Dec 26, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
KSMR TRANSPORTATION INC
LAKELAND, FL
KSMR TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in LAKELAND, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2463132. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 75.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
KSMR TRANSPORTATION INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Lakeland, FL. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 60.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in PA (4) and NC (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
60.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (70.0% of violations); top code 393.45B2-B-AIR (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Mrzm, Peterbilt, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 199,212 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 4, 2020 to Sep 28, 2020 (237 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 20, 2016 to Aug 7, 2018 (930 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 14, 2016 to Jul 27, 2018 (925 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 28, 2020 to Sep 22, 2020 (238 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 20, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 29, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Mrzm | 3 | |
| Peterbilt | 3 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Utility | 2 | |
| Kenworth | 1 | |
| Mertz | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87644120 | Apr 20, 2026 | FL | 3 | DELRAY BEACH FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLLR | No |
| 86142919 | Oct 23, 2025 | PA | 2 | I180 AT REACH RD CITY OF WILLI |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-HLLH, 393.60C | No |
| 86016893 | Oct 9, 2025 | PA | 1 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 86005492 | Oct 8, 2025 | PA | 1 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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15 | 396.3A1-BOS, 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 84970235 | Jun 15, 2025 | PA | 3 | SEWICKLEY PA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16AD | No |
| 81748169 | May 29, 2024 | NC | 2 | nc-cumberland-county,-i-95,-n |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75(c), 395.8(f)(1) | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2020 | MC851233-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Aug 7, 2018 | MC851233-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Jan 22, 2014 | MC851233-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT3333748755 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2023 | Dec 26, 2024 | REPLACED |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 | REPLACED |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2021 | Sep 6, 2023 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2661964 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2020 | Sep 22, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2661964 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2020 | Sep 16, 2021 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 238 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 28, 2020 to Sep 22, 2020 | |||||
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA7922016 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2018 | Jan 28, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 925 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 14, 2016 to Jul 27, 2018 | |||||
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199519590 | BIPD | Jun 17, 2015 | Jan 14, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199519590 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2014 | Jun 17, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199519590 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2014 | Oct 17, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199519590 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2014 | Feb 18, 2014 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 26, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 26, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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Sep 6, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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Sep 22, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 21, 2021
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Sep 16, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 28, 2020
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Feb 4, 2020
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Feb 4, 2020authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 4, 2020authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 237 days (through Sep 28, 2020)
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Jan 28, 2020insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 28, 2020insurance gapCoverage gap: 238 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 22, 2020)
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Jan 20, 2016
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Jan 20, 2016authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 20, 2016authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 930 days (through Aug 7, 2018)
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Jan 14, 2016insuranceCANCEL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Jan 14, 2016insurance gapCoverage gap: 925 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 27, 2018)
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Jun 17, 2015insuranceCANCEL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Oct 17, 2014insuranceCANCEL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Oct 14, 2014
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Feb 18, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELRAY BEACH FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| I180 AT REACH RD CITY OF WILLI | PA | 1 | 0 |
| SEWICKLEY PA | PA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
BIPD policy on file
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How to verify KSMR TRANSPORTATION INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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