KMS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2476164 • 1905 OVERHEAD BRIDGE RD NE, CLEVELAND, TN, 37311
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L25A8212 | ON FILE | Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 17, 2026 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0079161001 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2024 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1854050 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 17, 2024 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1854050 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2020 | Nov 17, 2023 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1854050 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2020 | Mar 17, 2023 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-896080-3 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2019 | Mar 17, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP31654 00 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2018 | Mar 17, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-02356-17 | CANCELLED | Jan 18, 2018 | Mar 17, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-02356-17 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2017 | Jan 18, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-02356-16 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2016 | Mar 17, 2017 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-02356-15 | CANCELLED | Oct 4, 2015 | Mar 17, 2016 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-02356-15 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2015 | Oct 4, 2015 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-02356-14 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2014 | Mar 17, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L25A8212 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0079161001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1854050 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2024 | Mar 17, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1854050 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1854050 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-896080-3 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2020 | Mar 17, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP31654 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2019 | Mar 17, 2019 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-02356-17 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2018 | Mar 17, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-02356-17 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2018 | Jan 18, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-02356-16 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2017 | Mar 17, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-02356-15 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2016 | Mar 17, 2016 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-02356-15 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2015 | Oct 4, 2015 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-02356-14 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2015 | Mar 17, 2015 |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC856576 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2023 |
| MC856576 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2023 |
| MC856576 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2018 |
| MC856576 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2018 |
| MC856576 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2016 |
| MC856576 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2016 |
| MC856576 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2015 |
| MC856576 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2015 |
| MC856576 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2015 |
| MC856576 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2015 |
| MC856576 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 21, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC856576 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 21, 2014 | — | 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
21 states • 76 inspections
Violation Summary (89 violations from 76 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | 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. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 3 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(7) | 395.8(f)(7) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(12) | 395.8(f)(12) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.25(a)(1) | Learner's Permit (CLP) - Is not accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL that is fully authorized to operate the CMV. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| 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 (76 inspections)
Showing 50 of 76
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ARLINGTON | I-80 MP 273.19 | ...144706 | KMS EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 30, 2021 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-40@M098 | ...HB5901 | KMS EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 21, 2021 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL COLBERT | AL-20 | ...KF4087 | KMS EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 25, 2019 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2019 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2018 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2017 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2016 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 20, 2016 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records