KIM TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3544831 • 24951 ARBOR CREST CIR, HAYWARD, CA, 94544-1233
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-1187458 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 6, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASC-7673995-00 | ON FILE | May 15, 2024 | May 15, 2025 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04423056 | REPLACED | May 11, 2022 | May 15, 2024 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS115842 | CANCELLED | May 11, 2021 | May 11, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC-7673995-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04423056 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2024 | May 15, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS115842 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2022 | May 11, 2022 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1187458 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2022 |
| MC1187458 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 26, 2021 | — | 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
4 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (34 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 3 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | 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:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | 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:396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5A-HNL | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28-WS-6 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.301(b) | Hazmat marking on packages defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2025 | 85311693 | I-5 SB NOF MOUNTAIN GATE | CA | Level 3 | BIGT SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2-SLLS3, 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPRNC | Yes |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 84185998 | RIDGEFIELD WA | WA | Level 2 | BIG TEX SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 83781743 | WALNUT CREEK SCALES | CA | Level 2 | DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.100C-C | No |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 82014918 | 3950 E/B INTERSTATE 80 | CA | Level 1 | BIGT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.75(a)(3) | No |
| May 21, 2024 | 81679256 | Roadside | CA | Level 3 | BIGT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jan 28, 2024 | 80762647 | SAN SIMON AZ | AZ | Level 1 | BIG TEX SEMI-TRAILER | 14 | 393.48A-BIHE, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLLR | Yes |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 80783085 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | BIGT SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.11, 395.8(f)(1), 392.2 | No |
| Dec 28, 2023 | 80498404 | COALINGA | CA | Level 2 | BIGT SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 392.2, 393.60(d), 390.21T(a) | Yes |
| Nov 17, 2023 | 80247480 | UKIAH AREA - RIDGEWOOD SCALE | CA | Level 1 | BIGT SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.60(d), 392.2, 393.9(a) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records