KWS OPERATING LLC

USDOT 3075087 • 123 SOUTHPORT RD, KILGORE, TX, 75662

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,075,087
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
9039856579
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
13
MCS-150 Mileage
110,000
Physical Address
123 SOUTHPORT RD, KILGORE, TX, 75662
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 50.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 26.6 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 20.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 13.3 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 12, 2020
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-063407ACTIVEUnknownJan 13, 2020

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA 1639456ON FILEJan 12, 2020Jan 12, 2024

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.BIPD/Primary73TRS097191CANCELLEDJan 12, 2019Jan 12, 2020
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.BIPD/Primary73TRS084209CANCELLEDJan 13, 2018Jan 12, 2019

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA 1639456BIPD/PrimaryJan 12, 2024Jan 12, 2024
CANCELNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS097191BIPD/PrimaryJan 12, 2020Jan 12, 2020
CANCELNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS084209BIPD/PrimaryJan 12, 2019Jan 12, 2019

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC063407COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 16, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 13, 2020
MC063407COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 17, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 14, 2019
MC063407MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 19, 2018Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
10
Violations
28
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
50.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
20.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
13
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 10 of 10 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states10 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (28 violations from 10 inspections)

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Violation Summary (28 violations from 10 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70(b)(2)Coupling devices defective228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A1Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.14211Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.43ABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.87(a)Warning flags on projecting loads missing113Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+26.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
20.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+13.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.80vs nat'l 1.80
+1.00 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

7 total · 57.1% OOS
2024-052025-11
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Compliance Timeline

4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 12, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
Jan 13, 2020
Authority
Jan 12, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 12, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. • BIPD/Primary

Related Records

Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA Authority History
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FMCSA Insurance Filings
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FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
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