KWS OPERATING LLC
USDOT 3075087 • 123 SOUTHPORT RD, KILGORE, TX, 75662
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-063407 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 13, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 1639456 | ON FILE | Jan 12, 2020 | Jan 12, 2024 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS097191 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2019 | Jan 12, 2020 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS084209 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2018 | Jan 12, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 1639456 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS097191 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2020 | Jan 12, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS084209 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2019 | Jan 12, 2019 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC063407 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2020 |
| MC063407 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2019 |
| MC063407 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 19, 2018 | — | 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
2 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (28 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(2) | Coupling devices defective | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A1 | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.43A | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 1 | 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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | 86374722 | LOOP 281 | TX | Level 2 | NABO SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.9 | No |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 85276447 | IH45 SB CENTERVILLE SCALE | TX | Level 1 | FONT SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 392.9A1, 393.45B2UV, 393.9 | Yes |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 85180438 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 395.8, 393.75A3, 393.9 | Yes |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 83768219 | SH 31, MP 650 | TX | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 383.23A2, 391.41APC, 393.43A | Yes |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 82500835 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | KEAR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 395.8(a)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 82179033 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 20, 2024 | 81688828 | US59 SB | TX | Level 2 | NABO SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 80953936 | US 259 MM 299 | TX | Level 2 | NABO SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.47(e), 393.53(b), 393.95(a) | No |
| Jan 5, 2024 | 80561554 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.209(d), 393.78 | Yes |
| Nov 6, 2023 | 80105389 | ROADSIDE | LA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.70(b)(2), 392.2, 393.87(a) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
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