K M A EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3495924 • 3349 N STATE HWY 6, HEARNE, TX, 77859
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
1 state • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (35 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 5 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A2 | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | 87385728 | US 79 | TX | Level 2 | BRAZ SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 392.2W, 393.203C, 396.5B | No |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 86949076 | US 77 SB MM 504 | TX | Level 2 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 9 | 393.9, 393.11TL, 393.11TU | Yes |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 86995872 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.209E, 393.51, 393.55E | Yes |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 84556447 | SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700 | TX | Level 2 | UTIL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 393.55D1, 393.9, 393.75C | No |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 82245450 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 390.3(e), 393.48(a), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 81143389 | LAT:30 31' 28.86N | TX | Level 2 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.78, 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 79272951 | FM 2818 MP 406 | TX | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.209(e), 393.45(b)(2) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | 599 PLAZA VERDE DR | ...894893 | K M A EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 20, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | PASADENA | 500 PASADENA FWY | ...779631 | K M A EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 2, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | 2028 US 84 | ...880382 | K M A EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 31, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...238506 | K M A EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 28, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | PALESTINE | 300 SANDERSON FARMS PKWY | ...238506 | K M A EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 15, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WINDCREST | N 7200 IH 35 N FRONTAGE RD | ...GT0636 | K M A EXPRESS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records