KALU LOGISTICS LLC
ROUND ROCK, TX
KALU LOGISTICS LLC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers, based in Round Rock, TX. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 21.4% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO, and operating authority is active for common.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 7.10% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 33.3% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — KALU LOGISTICS LLC (USDOT 3732630) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 7.10% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 33.3% vs peer 0.00% On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3732630/ As of: Sep 16, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 7.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=130841 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability filing
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2021-12-06 (1,746 days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceSUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COPolicy effective Mar 19, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1318219ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 30 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.14% | 14.29% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
KALU LOGISTICS LLC had 14 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 21.4%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 7.0.
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in SD (3) and CA (1).
21.4% out-of-service rate, near the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (20.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 130,841 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (20 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (SD) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 28, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 5, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 7, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 22, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 16, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 28, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 22, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 8 | |
| Freightliner | 7 | |
| Great Dane | 7 | |
| Peterbilt | 5 | |
| Inla | 4 | |
| Reitnouer | 4 | |
| Inland Equ | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.61 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 6.19 | 6 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 7.10 | 7 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (30 rows) View all 30 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88773835 | Aug 21, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 88569374 | Jul 30, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 88407829 | Jul 12, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88332786 | Jul 5, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87699715 | Apr 28, 2026 | OR | 3 | EMIGRANT HILL OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87698762 | Apr 28, 2026 | SD | 2 | TILFORD SD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87372926 | Mar 22, 2026 | WY | 2 | TORRINGTON POE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87355805 | Mar 20, 2026 | SD | 3 | TILFORD SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85700485 | Sep 5, 2025 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 85295172 | Jul 22, 2025 | NC | 3 | NEAR VA LINE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84978041 | Jun 17, 2025 | SC | 3 | FLORENCE SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 84623553 | May 7, 2025 | MO | 1 | EUREKA MO |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.48A-BIBD | Yes |
| 84146983 | Mar 16, 2025 | NM | 3 | I40 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 83752910 | Jan 31, 2025 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.9A-LLPL | Yes |
| 82470074 | Aug 23, 2024 | SC | 3 | I-85 NB ANDERSON COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 82215765 | Jul 25, 2024 | OK | 3 | ROSSTON |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81782107 | Jun 4, 2024 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Inti
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0 | — | No |
| 81705585 | May 20, 2024 | TX | 1 | US 277 MM 442 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Inti
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1 | 393.55(c)(2) | No |
| 81455797 | Apr 25, 2024 | NM | 1 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | No |
| 81462144 | Apr 22, 2024 | MT | 3 | BUTTE MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Peterbilt
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0 | — | No |
| 81247701 | Mar 25, 2024 | VT | 3 | SHOREHAM |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80960041 | Feb 28, 2024 | KY | 1 | EDDYVILLE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Peterbilt
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81017479 | Feb 17, 2024 | IL | 3 | I57 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80446244 | Dec 18, 2023 | LA | 2 | ROADSIDE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80083450 | Nov 2, 2023 | CO | 3 | HWY 50 MM 332 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.60(a) | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2021 | MC1318219-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000005209-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 19, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSAMCA-0000207 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 19, 2025 | Mar 19, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8589124120 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 2, 2024 | Mar 19, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8589124120 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 19, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8589124120 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 19, 2024 | Aug 2, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA974963828 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 14, 2023 | Mar 19, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA953692746 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 15, 2021 | Nov 14, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA953692746 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 15, 2021 | Dec 19, 2023 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 20, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026insuranceCANCEL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 19, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 30, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 2, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 19, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Dec 19, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
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Nov 14, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
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Dec 6, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 392.60(a) | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(c)(2) | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1318219
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
91X policy on file
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MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
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