KDS TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 2822744 • 57 SPRING ST, MIDDLETOWN, CT, 06457
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-941562 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 5, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0736112 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0072897 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 263592001 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2793354 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2015 | Dec 1, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0736112 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0072897 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 263592001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2793354 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC941562 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2023 |
| MC941562 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 8, 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
5 states • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (6 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | 87106686 | PERRYVILLE MD | MD | Level 2 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.9A-LIL, 395.8A | No |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 87074644 | NEW CASTLE DE | DE | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLS4, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82885020 | CLEVELAND TN | TN | Level 3 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 18, 2024 | 82751763 | BEDFORD NY | NY | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.45(d) | No |
| May 3, 2024 | 81530768 | Roadside | NC | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
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 16, 2026 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST HAVEN | 95-S | ...AN0897 | KDS TRUCKING LLC |
| Aug 23, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | FLORENCE | 174NB | ...U27098 | KDS TRUCKING LLC |
| Jan 2, 2018 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2017 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records