KENLINE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LTD
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 1614 days Aug 25, 1992 → Jan 25, 1997
- Common (Property) gap · 1474 days Inactive Jan 15, 1993 → reinstated Jan 28, 1997
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — KENLINE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LTD (USDOT 363218) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 1614 days — Aug 25, 1992 → Jan 25, 1997 • Common (Property) gap · 1474 days — Inactive Jan 15, 1993 → reinstated Jan 28, 1997 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/363218/ As of: Jul 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281548 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceOLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 25, 2024
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC221847ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 6 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 33.33% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
KENLINE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LTD is a corporation based in JARVIS, ON, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 363218. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
KENLINE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LTD is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Jarvis, ON. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.
3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in NY (3 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.53B-B (Steering system components worn) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Van guard are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,548 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 15, 1993 to Jan 28, 1997 (1474 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 25, 1992 to Jan 25, 1997 (1614 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| New York (NY) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 28, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 4 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 | |
| Vanguard | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 30.00 | 30 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 84577604 | Apr 28, 2025 | NY | 1 | LEWISTON NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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13 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 84212679 | Mar 18, 2025 | NY | 3 | LEWISTON NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82264273 | Jul 30, 2024 | NY | 3 | LEWISTON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81255646 | Apr 2, 2024 | NY | 2 | LEWISTON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11, 393.55(d)(3) | No |
| 79002288 | Jun 27, 2023 | NY | 2 | LEWISTON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75(a), 393.9(a), 393.55(d)(1) | Yes |
| 78293604 | Apr 6, 2023 | NY | 2 | LEWISTON PORT OF ENTRY | — | 1 | 393.9(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| MI0005592578 | Mar 11, 2004 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY0013556280 | Nov 26, 2001 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY991747950A | Jun 22, 1999 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T36751 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 25, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AL8500727 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 25, 2019 | Jan 25, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | AL8500727 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 21, 2013 | Jan 26, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | AL8500727 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 21, 2013 | Jan 25, 2019 | REPLACED |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | N 0802 01 71 2624-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 25, 2002 | Jan 21, 2013 | REPLACED |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | N 0802 01 71 2624-0 | CARGO | — | Jan 25, 2002 | Mar 17, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC. | BMC 10005 | CARGO | — | Jan 25, 2001 | Jan 25, 2002 | REPLACED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | TRA00009 | BIPD | — | Jan 25, 2001 | Jan 25, 2002 | REPLACED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | TRA00009 | BIPD | — | Jan 25, 2001 | Feb 22, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T21187A | BIPD | — | Jan 25, 1997 | Jan 25, 2001 | REPLACED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T21187A | BIPD | — | Jan 25, 1997 | Feb 24, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | R30259A | CARGO | — | Jan 25, 1997 | Jan 25, 2001 | REPLACED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | R30259A | CARGO | — | Jan 25, 1997 | Feb 24, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 1614 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 25, 1992 to Jan 25, 1997 | ||||||
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY | MTC-66 68 220 | CARGO | — | Dec 15, 1991 | Jan 25, 1997 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY | TRK; 66 68 219 | BIPD | — | Dec 15, 1991 | Aug 25, 1992 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 25, 2024insuranceCANCEL — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 18, 2024
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Jan 26, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 25, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 23, 2019
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Jan 21, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Mar 17, 2012insuranceCANCEL — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Feb 22, 2002insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Jan 25, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Jan 25, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC.
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Feb 24, 2001insuranceTERM/CANCL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 24, 2001insuranceTERM/CANCL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 25, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 25, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 28, 1997
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Jan 25, 1997insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY
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Sep 14, 1996
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Jan 15, 1993
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Jan 15, 1993authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 1474 days (through Jan 28, 1997)
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Jan 11, 1993
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Jan 11, 1993
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Aug 25, 1992insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY
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Aug 25, 1992insurance gapCoverage gap: 1614 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 25, 1997)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| LEWISTON PORT OF ENTRY | NY | 4 | 1 |
| LEWISTON NY | NY | 2 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC221847
common · ACTIVE · MC
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OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC.
CARGO policy on file
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UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD policy on file
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AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY
CARGO policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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6 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify KENLINE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LTD
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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