K N TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2978667 • 5355 W FREMONT AVE, FRESNO, CA, 93722
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-013161 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 20, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP48959A | ON FILE | Jan 19, 2021 | Mar 14, 2024 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP48959A | CANCELLED | Jan 19, 2021 | Mar 22, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP48959A | REPLACED | Apr 17, 2019 | Jan 19, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP48959A | NAME CHANGED | Apr 17, 2019 | Feb 17, 2021 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0006550-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2018 | Apr 17, 2019 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0006550-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2017 | Apr 17, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP48959A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2024 | Mar 22, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP48959A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP48959A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2021 | Feb 17, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP48959A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 19, 2021 | Jan 19, 2021 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0006550-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2019 | Apr 17, 2019 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0006550-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2018 | Apr 17, 2018 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC013161 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2021 |
| MC013161 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2019 |
| MC013161 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2018 |
| MC013161 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 28, 2017 | — | 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 • 35 inspections
Violation Summary (28 violations from 35 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43E-BBST | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (35 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2025 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 2.70 S EUGENE | I-5 .17 N FRANKLIN BLVD ON RAMP | ...706682 | K N TRANSPORT INC |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records