KVS HOLDING INC
USDOT 3201709 • 139 HARDING WAY W, GALION, OH, 44833
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000055 | ON FILE | Apr 28, 2025 | Nov 19, 2025 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000055 | CANCELLED | Feb 4, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000055 | REPLACED | Feb 4, 2025 | Apr 28, 2025 |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000055 | CANCELLED | Nov 19, 2024 | Feb 4, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3400000058 | CANCELLED | Nov 19, 2023 | Nov 19, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3400000058 | CANCELLED | May 5, 2023 | Nov 19, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3400000058 | CANCELLED | Apr 8, 2023 | May 5, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3400000058 | REPLACED | Nov 19, 2022 | Nov 17, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3400000058 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2022 | Apr 8, 2023 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000338-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 19, 2021 | Dec 10, 2022 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000338-00 | REPLACED | Nov 19, 2021 | Nov 19, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | COH0005497490-0 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | COH0005497490-0 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2021 | Oct 18, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | COH0005497490-0 | CANCELLED | Nov 19, 2020 | Apr 22, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000055 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2025 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000055 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000055 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2025 | Apr 28, 2025 |
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000055 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2025 | Feb 4, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3400000058 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2024 | Nov 19, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3400000058 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2023 | Nov 19, 2023 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3400000058 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2023 | May 5, 2023 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3400000058 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2023 | Apr 8, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000338-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2022 | Dec 10, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000338-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2022 | Nov 19, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3400000058 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2022 | Nov 17, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | COH0005497490-0 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | COH0005497490-0 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2021 | Oct 18, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | COH0005497490-0 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2021 | Apr 22, 2021 |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC178029 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2025 |
| MC178029 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2024 |
| MC178029 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2023 |
| MC178029 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 3, 2023 |
| MC178029 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2023 |
| MC178029 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2022 |
| MC178029 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2022 |
| MC178029 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2021 |
| MC178029 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2021 |
| MC178029 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2021 |
| MC178029 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 20, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC178029 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Nov 27, 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
20 states • 331 inspections
Violation Summary (77 violations from latest 100 of 331 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 9 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 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. | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | 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:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:396.3A1-SSF | Sliding subframe rail defective | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (331 inspections)
Showing 50 of 331
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(HOT SPRING COUNTY) | I30 | ...WP8627 | KVS HOLDING INC |
| Dec 9, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FENTON TWP | S US 23 | ...VJ9637 | KVS HOLDING INC |
| Jul 30, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN ANTONIO | S 8200 35 HWY | ...WL6994 | KVS HOLDING INC |
| Jul 10, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN ANTONIO | 12800 35 | ...MX0791 | KVS HOLDING INC |
| Feb 20, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I70 EB 71.3 | ...VW5930 | KVS HOLDING INC |
| Oct 29, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WINDSOR TWP | W I 96 | ...VJ9640 | KVS HOLDING INC |
| May 31, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BUDA | S 18000 IH 35 | ...129135 | KVS HOLDING INC |
| May 2, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | CARTERS CREEK PIKE | ...NY8644 | KVS HOLDING INC |
| Oct 25, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CO UNIT ROAD DIST TWP #1 | I-57 | ...NY8645 | KVS HOLDING INC |
| Mar 18, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 14300 IH 35 S | ...LR6130 | KVS HOLDING INC |
| Mar 4, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS | 5400 BRUTON RD | ...LR6132 | KVS HOLDING INC |
| Sep 7, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LIVE OAK | N 13400 PAN AMERICAN EXPY | ...LR5841 | KVS HOLDING INC |
| Mar 28, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CENTER POINT | I70 East 21 Mile Marker | ...944941 | KVS HOLDING INC |
| Mar 10, 2021 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SHEPHERDSVILLE | I 0065 | ...KW9625 | KVS HOLDING INC |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events