KALU LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 3732630 • 1417 BALSAM WAY, ROUND ROCK, TX, 78665
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-1318219 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 20, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TSAMCA-0000207 | ON FILE | Mar 19, 2025 | Mar 19, 2026 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT8589124120 | REPLACED | Aug 2, 2024 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT8589124120 | REPLACED | Mar 19, 2024 | Aug 2, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT8589124120 | CANCELLED | Mar 19, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA974963828 | REPLACED | Nov 14, 2023 | Mar 19, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA953692746 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2021 | Nov 14, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA953692746 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2021 | Dec 19, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSAMCA-0000207 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8589124120 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2025 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8589124120 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8589124120 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2024 | Aug 2, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA974963828 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2024 | Mar 19, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA953692746 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2023 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA953692746 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 14, 2023 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1318219 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2026 |
| MC1318219 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 6, 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
18 states • 24 inspections
Violation Summary (31 violations from 24 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-MCSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.60(a) | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (24 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records