KRATOS TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2792640 • 389 ROOD RD STE 3, CALEXICO, CA, 92231
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-62476-07 | ON FILE | Sep 23, 2024 | Sep 23, 2025 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-62476-06 | CANCELLED | Sep 23, 2023 | Sep 23, 2024 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-62476-05 | CANCELLED | Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 23, 2023 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-62476-04 | REPLACED | Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 23, 2022 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-62476-03 | CANCELLED | Sep 23, 2020 | Sep 23, 2021 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-62476-02 | CANCELLED | Sep 23, 2019 | Sep 23, 2020 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-62476-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 23, 2018 | Sep 23, 2019 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1002768 | CANCELLED | Sep 23, 2017 | Sep 23, 2018 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 750970 | CANCELLED | Sep 23, 2016 | Sep 23, 2017 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 521465 | CANCELLED | Sep 23, 2015 | Sep 23, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62476-07 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 23, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62476-06 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 23, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62476-05 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 23, 2023 | Sep 23, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62476-04 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 23, 2022 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62476-03 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 23, 2021 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62476-02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 23, 2020 | Sep 23, 2020 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62476-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 23, 2019 | Sep 23, 2019 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 1002768 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 23, 2018 | Sep 23, 2018 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 750970 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 23, 2017 | Sep 23, 2017 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 521465 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 23, 2016 | Sep 23, 2016 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC931744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2025 |
| MC931744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2024 |
| MC931744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2023 |
| MC931744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2021 |
| MC931744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2020 |
| MC931744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2019 |
| MC931744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2018 |
| MC931744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2017 |
| MC931744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2016 |
| MC931744 | ENTERPRISE | GRANTED | Sep 29, 2015 | — | 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
7 states • 477 inspections
Violation Summary (239 violations from latest 100 of 477 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 12 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 11 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 10 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 9 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 6 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. | 4 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 4 | 4 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRBFC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104F1-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRWC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F12-HOSM | 395.8F12-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SDLS | Suspension - Displaced leaf spring that could result in contact with a vehicle component | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| 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. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87A-FPLR | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.132C-CHVE | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D3-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13C3-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | 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:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (477 inspections)
Showing 50 of 477
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2025 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | AVONDALE | I10@ MP 129 | ...JH3818 | KRATOS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 5, 2024 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-8 @ M018 | ...GU1299 | KRATOS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 3, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 5/670ft S of THE OLD RD | ...JG1952 | KRATOS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Feb 22, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA-2024-0079-US1247 | Apr 8, 2024 | 383.37(a) | $2,760 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records