KZ TRANS INC
USDOT 3351540 • DBA: KZ TRANSPORTATION • 14502 FENIAN CT, SUGARLAND, TX, 77498
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 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-1078355 | OUT_OF_SERVICE | Mar 30, 2020 | Sep 9, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA01985762 | ON FILE | Jul 30, 2021 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA1985762 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA1985762 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 30, 2020 | Sep 7, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA1985762 | REPLACED | Mar 30, 2020 | Jul 30, 2021 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS106176 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 20, 2019 | Mar 30, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA01985762 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA1985762 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2021 | Sep 7, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA1985762 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 |
| NAMECHG | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS106176 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA1985762 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1078355 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1078355 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1078355 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2021 |
| MC1078355 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 3, 2020 | OUT OF SERVICE | Sep 9, 2024 |
| MC1078355 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 3, 2020 | REVOKED | Aug 5, 2024 |
| MC1078355 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 26, 2019 | REVOKED | Mar 30, 2020 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2024 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | — |
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 Map
5 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (41 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.15A-SIN | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2024 | 80826372 | GREENE COUNTY SCALES | TN | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 13 | 392.2RG, 392.2C, 391.15A-SIN | Yes |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 79649672 | ROADSIDE | VA | Level 2 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 392.2, 391.11(b)(5), 395.8(k)(2) | Yes |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 79290616 | I81 WYTHEVILLE | VA | Level 1 | DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 12 | 393.48(a), 393.9(a), 390.21T(b) | Yes |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 79253611 | INTERSTATE | AL | Level 1 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 391.41(a)(1), 395.24(d), 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Yes |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 78933882 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 395.8(e)(1) | Yes |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 78914991 | REST AREA | MO | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 395.8(a)(1), 393.95(a) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Enforcement Actions
2 closed cases — FMCSA civil penalties
2 Enforcement Cases
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX-2024-1026-US1582 | Feb 10, 2024 | 382.301(a); 383.37(a) | $6,750 | Carrier |
| TX-2022-1092-US1305 | Apr 15, 2022 | 382.115(a); 383.37(a); 391.51(b)(2); 396.3(b) | $4,050 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records