KY TRUCK LINES LLC
USDOT 2832876 • DBA: KTL • 1104 S DIXIE ST, HORSE CAVE, KY, 42749
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-946938 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 2, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT39580A | ON FILE | Apr 9, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT39580A | NAME CHANGED | Apr 9, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK7040401 | CANCELLED | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 9, 2025 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AI-100229-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 9, 2023 | Apr 9, 2024 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | W21AF00221 | REPLACED | Apr 9, 2022 | Apr 9, 2023 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA21MOT02164700 | CANCELLED | Apr 9, 2021 | Sep 13, 2021 |
| NAVIGATORS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA21MOT02164700 | REPLACED | Apr 9, 2021 | Apr 9, 2022 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA21MOT02164700 | REPLACED | Apr 9, 2021 | Apr 9, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1606991 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2020 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0061654 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1517116 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2018 | Jan 6, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1517116 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2017 | Jan 6, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS059462-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 2016 | Jan 8, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS059462-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 9, 2016 | Nov 23, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT39580A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT39580A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK7040401 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2025 | Apr 9, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | AI-100229-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 9, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | W21AF00221 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2023 | Apr 9, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FA21MOT02164700 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2022 | Apr 9, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA21MOT02164700 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2021 | Sep 13, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA21MOT02164700 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2021 | Apr 9, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1606991 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0061654 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2020 | Jan 6, 2020 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1517116 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2019 | Jan 6, 2019 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1517116 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2018 | Jan 6, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS059462-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2017 | Jan 8, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS059462-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2016 | Nov 23, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-946938 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC946938 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2025 |
| MC946938 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2025 |
| MC946938 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2024 |
| MC946938 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 14, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC946938 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2020 |
| MC946938 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2019 |
| MC946938 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2018 |
| MC946938 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2017 |
| MC946938 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2016 |
| MC946938 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 14, 2016 | REVOKED | Apr 7, 2021 |
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
12 states • 51 inspections
Violation Summary (58 violations from 51 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.80-TEXTING | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 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 (51 inspections)
Showing 50 of 51
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | GA 520 NEAR TWIN LAKES RD | ...896701 | KY TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Aug 26, 2024 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED H.C. | PROGRESS BLVD | ...996833 | KY TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Mar 26, 2020 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2019 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2019 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY-2022-0090-US1720 | Dec 21, 2022 | 382.701(b)(1) | $1,430 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records