KBL EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3485649 • 1617 PEACHLEAF ST STE 101, HOUSTON, TX, 77039
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-1145502 | REVOKED | Jul 2, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0352112-00 | ON FILE | Sep 28, 2024 | Jun 26, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9077605 | REPLACED | Sep 28, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9077605 | CANCELLED | Sep 28, 2023 | Sep 28, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA02688817 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA2688817 | REPLACED | Feb 23, 2021 | Apr 16, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA2688817 | REPLACED | Sep 28, 2020 | Feb 23, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA2688817 | CANCELLED | Sep 28, 2020 | Mar 9, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0352112-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9077605 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2024 | Sep 28, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA02688817 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9077605 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA2688817 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2023 | Apr 16, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA2688817 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2021 | Mar 9, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA2688817 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2021 | Feb 23, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1145502 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1145502 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2024 |
| MC1145502 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2021 |
| MC1145502 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 6, 2020 | REVOKED | Jul 2, 2025 |
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
15 states • 33 inspections
Violation Summary (61 violations from 33 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | 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:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (33 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RAWLINS | I-80 MP 205.21 | ...FJ2065 | KBL EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 3, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 32.660866/-116.101452 | ...KF7337 | KBL EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 9, 2023 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SNOQUALMIE | I-90*024.00 | ...KF7337 | KBL EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records