KIV TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2971675 • 6500 DIAMOND SPRINGS DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93313
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-010437 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 25, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-03459 | ON FILE | Nov 21, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-03459 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN300168 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2021 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1842350 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2020 | Feb 20, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP42324 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2019 | Feb 20, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP31458 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2018 | Feb 20, 2019 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | CAM412790 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2017 | Feb 20, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-03459 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-03459 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN300168 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1842350 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2021 | Feb 20, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP42324 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2020 | Feb 20, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP31458 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2019 | Feb 20, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CAM412790 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2018 | Feb 20, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-010437 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC010437 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2024 |
| MC010437 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2021 |
| MC010437 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 13, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC010437 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2019 |
| MC010437 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2018 |
| MC010437 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 3, 2017 | REVOKED | Feb 26, 2020 |
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 • 33 inspections
Violation Summary (36 violations from 33 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.71A-D | Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32C1 | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (33 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records