KMS FREIGHT INC
USDOT 3515360 • 95 DUGAN RD, SUGAR GROVE, IL, 60554
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-1164968 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 16, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L24A2118 | ON FILE | Oct 17, 2024 | Oct 17, 2025 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TS TS CA0000090 00 | CANCELLED | Oct 17, 2023 | Oct 17, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA970909840 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2023 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA970909840 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2023 | Oct 17, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000383-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2022 | Jun 25, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000045 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2022 | Nov 23, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0006255262-11 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2022 | Oct 23, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0006255262-1 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2021 | Oct 23, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0006255262-1 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2021 | Apr 14, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 943986449 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2020 | Oct 8, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L24A2118 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2025 | Oct 17, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TS TS CA0000090 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2024 | Oct 17, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA970909840 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2023 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA970909840 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2023 | Oct 17, 2023 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000383-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2023 | Jun 25, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000045 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2022 | Nov 23, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0006255262-11 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2022 | Oct 23, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0006255262-1 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2022 | Apr 14, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0006255262-1 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2021 | Oct 23, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 943986449 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2021 | Oct 8, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1164968 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1164968 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2024 |
| MC1164968 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2023 |
| MC1164968 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2022 |
| MC1164968 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2022 |
| MC1164968 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 27, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC1164968 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 8, 2020 | REVOKED | Oct 18, 2021 |
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
40 states • 136 inspections
Violation Summary (129 violations from latest 100 of 136 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 7 | 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 | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 3 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLLR | 2-SLLLR | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | 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:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSCBB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket bracket bolts or mounting hardware | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (136 inspections)
Showing 50 of 136
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (13 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-65 SB AT THE 115.9MM | ...BR6208 | KMS FREIGHT INC |
| Feb 17, 2025 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FRAZIERS BOTTOM | US RT 35 | ...927558 | KMS FREIGHT INC |
| Dec 11, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | SH 49 | ...KG5932 | KMS FREIGHT INC |
| May 13, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PARIS (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 33 | ...BH2240 | KMS FREIGHT INC |
| Jan 26, 2024 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | COALVILLE | I-80, at | ...495046 | KMS FREIGHT INC |
| Sep 13, 2023 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENWOOD | US-79 | ...244556 | KMS FREIGHT INC |
| Nov 25, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEMPHIS | LAMAR AVE | ...927558 | KMS FREIGHT INC |
| Jul 22, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 95 NORTH | ...420503 | KMS FREIGHT INC |
| May 3, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WOODBURY TWP | I-70 | ...491782 | KMS FREIGHT INC |
| Apr 20, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FRANKLIN | 23 | ...LJ9926 | KMS FREIGHT INC |
| Feb 14, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEAUMONT | 5200 IH 10 | ...FH6659 | KMS FREIGHT INC |
| Oct 28, 2021 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT M | ...N31470 | KMS FREIGHT INC |
| May 30, 2021 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-17 NONCARD@M247 | ...990984 | KMS FREIGHT INC |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records