K-WAY EXPRESS INC
USDOT 263306 • 1300 SIXTH ST SOUTH, WINSTED, MN, 55395
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6010008 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP09905A | ON FILE | Sep 30, 2002 | Sep 14, 2013 |
Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6010007 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6010006 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6010005 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6010004 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6010003 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6010002 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6010001 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6010000 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6006400 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| ARCH SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6003101 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2016 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6003100 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2015 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 026TU00303 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP09905A | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2002 | Feb 1, 2013 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 659-44-07 | REPLACED | Dec 30, 1999 | Sep 30, 2002 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | K01141006033056 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 1996 | Nov 17, 1999 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT2 141 006033 026 | REPLACED | Jun 28, 1996 | Sep 30, 2002 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 0800000065-961 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 1996 | Jun 28, 1996 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 0800000065-961 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 1996 | Aug 4, 1996 |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | CARGO | IO 7578003 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 1996 | Jun 28, 1996 |
| PRUDENTIAL GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 0800000065951 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 1995 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7LHT226T180-A-94 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 1994 | Feb 15, 1995 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 33MSFQ5148 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 1994 | Feb 15, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6010008 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6010007 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6010006 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6010005 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6010004 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6010003 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6010002 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6010001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6010000 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6006400 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6003101 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6003100 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 026TU00303 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP09905A | CARGO | Sep 14, 2013 | Sep 14, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP09905A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2 141 006033 026 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2002 | Sep 30, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 659-44-07 | CARGO | Sep 30, 2002 | Sep 30, 2002 |
| CANCEL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | K01141006033056 | CARGO | Nov 17, 1999 | Nov 17, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 0800000065-961 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 1996 | Aug 4, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | IO 7578003 | CARGO | Jun 28, 1996 | Jun 28, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 0800000065-961 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 1996 | Jun 28, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | PRUDENTIAL GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 0800000065951 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 1996 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 33MSFQ5148 | CARGO | Feb 15, 1996 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 7LHT226T180-A-94 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 1995 | Feb 15, 1995 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC166956 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2005 |
| MC166956 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2005 |
| MC166956 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2000 |
| MC166956 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 22, 1993 | — | Unknown |
| MC166956 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 22, 1993 | — | Unknown |
| MC166956 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 15, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC166956 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 15, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC166956 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 22, 1983 | — | 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
23 states • 101 inspections
Violation Summary (89 violations from latest 100 of 101 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | 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:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | 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:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BNVLAWD | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202(b) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202(a)(5) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.203(k) | No technical name for n.o.s. entry | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202B-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602(c)(1) | Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602(b) | Form and manner of Emergency Response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| 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:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 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 (101 inspections)
Showing 50 of 101
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MINNEAPOLIS | EB 94 I AT HURON | ...417334 | K-WAY EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 15, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MENOMONIE | IH 094 WB | ...KJ7742 | K-WAY EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 21, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CONCORD | IH 094 EB | ...GY1422 | K-WAY EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 24, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CEDAR RAPIDS | 16TH AVE SW / WEST POST RD | ...MC3514 | K-WAY EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 16, 2023 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EDINA | USTH 169 and Bren Rd | ...MC3511 | K-WAY EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 21, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LITTLE CANADA | WB HWY 36 east of Edgerton St | ...KJ7742 | K-WAY EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 15, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LONSDALE | NW RAILWAY ST | ...930909 | K-WAY EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 25, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | DARWIN | USTH 12 | ...GK5216 | K-WAY EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 9, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 35 SB 197 MM | ...MC3512 | K-WAY EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 20, 2021 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CUMBERLAND | STH 048 EB | ...343415 | K-WAY EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 28, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN ANTONIO | 0 IH 10 W | ...HF0767 | K-WAY EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 24, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BURNSVILLE | I-35 | ...483336 | K-WAY EXPRESS INC |
| May 23, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 4, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2015 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 5, 2015 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2015 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2015 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2015 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2013 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2013 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2012 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2012 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2011 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
51 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 51 events