KAR TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 2804027 • 14826 CROSS JUNCTION, HOUSTON, TX, 77084
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP53531A | ON FILE | Oct 19, 2019 | Oct 19, 2024 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP53531A | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2019 | Nov 22, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 533851001 | REPLACED | Oct 19, 2018 | Oct 19, 2019 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | AUS4000215-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 2017 | Oct 19, 2018 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | AUS4000215-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2017 | Nov 19, 2017 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | AUS4000215-01 | REPLACED | Oct 19, 2017 | Oct 24, 2017 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42506504-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2016 | Oct 19, 2017 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42506504-01 | REPLACED | Oct 19, 2016 | Oct 19, 2016 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42506504 | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2015 | Oct 19, 2016 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42506504 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 19, 2015 | Dec 21, 2015 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42506504 | REPLACED | Oct 19, 2015 | Nov 13, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP53531A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP53531A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2024 | Oct 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 533851001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2019 | Oct 19, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | AUS4000215-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | AUS4000215-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2017 | Nov 19, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | AUS4000215-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2017 | Oct 24, 2017 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42506504-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2017 | Oct 19, 2017 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42506504 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2016 | Oct 19, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42506504-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2016 | Oct 19, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42506504 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2015 | Dec 21, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42506504 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2015 | Nov 13, 2015 |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC936933 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2018 |
| MC936933 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2018 |
| MC936933 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2017 |
| MC936933 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2017 |
| MC936933 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2017 |
| MC936933 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2017 |
| MC936933 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2016 |
| MC936933 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2016 |
| MC936933 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2015 |
| MC936933 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2015 |
| MC936933 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 26, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC936933 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 26, 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
6 states • 15 inspections
Violation Summary (68 violations from 15 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 8 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 6 | 5 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201D | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (15 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOUSTON | 8900 SCOTT | ...LT5905 | KAR TRUCKING LLC |
| Apr 25, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND COTEAU | I-49 | ...471083 | KAR TRUCKING LLC |
| Feb 1, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | HOUSTON | E 10300 EAST FWY | ...002232 | KAR TRUCKING LLC |
| Oct 20, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...002232 | KAR TRUCKING LLC |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records