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KAY TRANS LLC

USDOT 2634188 • 12701 PRAIRIE DR, URBANDALE, IA, 50323

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,634,188
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Iowa
Phone
5153330399
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
MCS-150 Mileage
553,861
BOC-3 Agent
JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
Physical Address
12701 PRAIRIE DR, URBANDALE, IA, 50323
Contact
Phone: 5153330399

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 14, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-917113ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary29T100117ON FILEOct 14, 2022Oct 14, 2025

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAE-000365-01REPLACEDOct 14, 2018Oct 14, 2022
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN223815REPLACEDSep 3, 2018Oct 14, 2018
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN223815CANCELLEDSep 3, 2018Nov 15, 2018
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN223815CANCELLEDOct 14, 2017Sep 3, 2018
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2722354REPLACEDJun 26, 2017Oct 14, 2017
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2722354REPLACEDOct 14, 2015Jun 26, 2017

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLTRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY29T100117BIPD/PrimaryOct 14, 2025Oct 14, 2025
TERM/REPLAEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANYAE-000365-01BIPD/PrimaryOct 14, 2022Oct 14, 2022
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN223815BIPD/PrimaryNov 15, 2018Nov 15, 2018
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN223815BIPD/PrimaryOct 14, 2018Oct 14, 2018
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN223815BIPD/PrimarySep 3, 2018Sep 3, 2018
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2722354BIPD/PrimaryOct 14, 2017Oct 14, 2017
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2722354BIPD/PrimaryJun 26, 2017Jun 26, 2017

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC917113MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDDec 7, 2015—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
20%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
15
Violations
23
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
26.7%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
6.7%
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 15 of 15 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

10 states • 15 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (23 violations from 15 inspections)

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Violation Summary (23 violations from 15 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2IRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.25FLamps on rear of CMV obscured by load103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2UCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
26.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
+3.3 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
6.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
1.53vs nat'l 1.80
-0.27 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (15 inspections)

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Inspection History (15 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 9, 202687278965SAINT GEORGE SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEDNo
Feb 12, 202687040109EAGLEVILLE MOMOLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR3393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLEWA1No
Nov 17, 202586338305RUSSELL SPRINGSKYLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR2383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APCYes
Oct 16, 20258609561702 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METERIALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER7396.17C, 392.2IRP, 393.9TSNo
Jul 8, 202585166127LONDONKYLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75A3, 393.95AYes
May 8, 202584631027GENOA OHOHLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45B2-BHTDYes
Jan 6, 202583536612LONDONKYLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2UCR, 393.75A3Yes
Dec 30, 202483506541RoadsideIALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLS2, 392.2RG, 396.17CNo
Aug 19, 202482435676I57ILLevel 3WABA SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Apr 23, 202481452912PLYMOUTH WAWALevel 2COXS SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)(3)Yes
Nov 20, 202380220908W/B I-80 CORDELIA I.F.CALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Aug 12, 202379433554LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jul 25, 202379250296DONNER PASS IFCALevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jul 6, 202379074336I-474 W/BILLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Apr 17, 202378389132MULTI-LANE RURAL HIGHWAYGALevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

10 total · 50.0% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

LONDON2 · 2 OOS
W/B I-80 CORDELIA I.F.1
MULTI-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY1
02 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METER1
I-474 W/B1
I571
RUSSELL SPRINGS1 · 1 OOS
EAGLEVILLE MO1

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness2 · 2 OOS

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 19, 2026NCTOW00CLINTONWARSAW RD...GY1466KAY TRANS LLC

Compliance Timeline

8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 19, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 14, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 14, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 15, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 14, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 3, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 14, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 26, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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Inspections15 inspection records
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StationLONDON
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