KAR TRUCKING LLC

USDOT 2804027 • 14826 CROSS JUNCTION, HOUSTON, TX, 77084

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 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
2,804,027
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8326747921
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
MCS-150 Mileage
236,850
Physical Address
14826 CROSS JUNCTION, HOUSTON, TX, 77084
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 40.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 16.6 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 19, 2019
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-936933ACTIVEUnknownOct 19, 2018
Common CarrierMC-936933ACTIVEUnknownOct 19, 2018

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP53531AON FILEOct 19, 2019Oct 19, 2024

Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP53531ACANCELLEDOct 19, 2019Nov 22, 2024
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary533851001REPLACEDOct 19, 2018Oct 19, 2019
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCEBIPD/PrimaryAUS4000215-01CANCELLEDOct 24, 2017Oct 19, 2018
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCEBIPD/PrimaryAUS4000215-01CANCELLEDOct 19, 2017Nov 19, 2017
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCEBIPD/PrimaryAUS4000215-01REPLACEDOct 19, 2017Oct 24, 2017
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA42506504-01CANCELLEDOct 19, 2016Oct 19, 2017
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA42506504-01REPLACEDOct 19, 2016Oct 19, 2016
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA42506504CANCELLEDNov 13, 2015Oct 19, 2016
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA42506504NAME CHANGEDOct 19, 2015Dec 21, 2015
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA42506504REPLACEDOct 19, 2015Nov 13, 2015

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP53531ABIPD/PrimaryNov 22, 2024Nov 22, 2024
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP53531ABIPD/PrimaryOct 19, 2024Oct 19, 2024
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.533851001BIPD/PrimaryOct 19, 2019Oct 19, 2019
CANCELAMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCEAUS4000215-01BIPD/PrimaryOct 19, 2018Oct 19, 2018
TERM/CANCLAMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCEAUS4000215-01BIPD/PrimaryNov 19, 2017Nov 19, 2017
TERM/REPLAMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCEAUS4000215-01BIPD/PrimaryOct 24, 2017Oct 24, 2017
CANCELHALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYA42506504-01BIPD/PrimaryOct 19, 2017Oct 19, 2017
CANCELHALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYA42506504BIPD/PrimaryOct 19, 2016Oct 19, 2016
TERM/REPLHALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYA42506504-01BIPD/PrimaryOct 19, 2016Oct 19, 2016
TERM/CANCLHALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYA42506504BIPD/PrimaryDec 21, 2015Dec 21, 2015
TERM/REPLHALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYA42506504BIPD/PrimaryNov 13, 2015Nov 13, 2015

Authority Action History (12 events)

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Authority Action History (12 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC936933CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 24, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 19, 2018
MC936933COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 24, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 19, 2018
MC936933COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 23, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 25, 2017
MC936933CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 23, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 25, 2017
MC936933CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 22, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 19, 2017
MC936933COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 22, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 19, 2017
MC936933COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 22, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 19, 2016
MC936933CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 22, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 19, 2016
MC936933COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 18, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 17, 2015
MC936933CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 18, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 17, 2015
MC936933MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDOct 26, 2015Unknown
MC936933MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDOct 26, 2015Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
N/A

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

Inspections
15
Violations
68
18 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
40.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 15 of 15 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

6 states15 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (68 violations from 15 inspections)

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Violation Summary (68 violations from 15 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)815Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general655Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp50Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes508Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate537Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201AFrame - cracked/loose/broken218Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104BCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110BCargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203ACab/body components defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81Horn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TFLTires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201DFrame accessories improperly attached10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)Failing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving after 60/70-hour limit108Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
40.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+16.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
4.53vs nat'l 1.80
+2.73 above avg

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

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

10 total · 40.0% OOS
2024-072026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 16, 2025TXINJURY01HOUSTON8900 SCOTT...LT5905KAR TRUCKING LLC
Apr 25, 2025LATOW00GRAND COTEAUI-49...471083KAR TRUCKING LLC
Feb 1, 2022TXINJURY02HOUSTONE 10300 EAST FWY...002232KAR TRUCKING LLC
Oct 20, 2021TXTOW00NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...002232KAR TRUCKING LLC

Compliance Timeline

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

Jul 16, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 25, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in LA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 22, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 19, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 1, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Oct 20, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 19, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 19, 2018
Authority
Oct 19, 2018
Authority
Oct 19, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE • BIPD/Primary
Nov 19, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE • BIPD/Primary
Oct 24, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE • BIPD/Primary
Oct 19, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 19, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 19, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 21, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 13, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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