KV FREIGHT LLC
USDOT 3373770 • 12202 OPAL STREET NE, BLAINE, MN, 55449
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-1082012 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 2, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | URG-01932 | ON FILE | Feb 2, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-MN-19-S0128482-00 | REPLACED | Feb 2, 2024 | Feb 2, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20173159-00 | REPLACED | Feb 2, 2024 | Feb 2, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20173159-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 2, 2024 | Feb 2, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP79238A | CANCELLED | Feb 2, 2022 | Mar 7, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP79238A | REPLACED | Feb 2, 2022 | Feb 2, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 945857279 | REPLACED | Feb 2, 2021 | Feb 2, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 951323001 | CANCELLED | Feb 3, 2020 | Feb 3, 2021 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 951323001 | REPLACED | Feb 3, 2020 | Feb 2, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01932 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20173159-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2025 | Feb 2, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP79238A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2024 | Mar 7, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20173159-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2024 | Feb 2, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP79238A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2024 | Feb 2, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-MN-19-S0128482-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2024 | Feb 2, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 945857279 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2022 | Feb 2, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 951323001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2021 | Feb 3, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 951323001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2021 | Feb 2, 2021 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1082012 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2026 |
| MC1082012 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2025 |
| MC1082012 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2021 |
| MC1082012 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 5, 2020 | — | 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
16 states • 23 inspections
Violation Summary (45 violations from 23 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | 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:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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 (23 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 35 N @ 129 MM | ...HK0380 | KV FREIGHT LLC |
| Aug 4, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 44 | ...JH7325 | KV FREIGHT LLC |
| Jul 14, 2021 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CELINA | BROWN ST | ...GB5764 | KV FREIGHT LLC |
| Jun 25, 2020 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records