KUSCOS TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 3796771 • 7365 HOWARD LN APT 203, EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, 55346
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-1364968 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 26, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1229812059 | ON FILE | Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 29, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1229812059 | REPLACED | Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN386416 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN386416 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT14840A | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA955534025 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1229812059 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2025 | Mar 29, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN386416 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN386416 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1229812059 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT14840A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA955534025 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1364968 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2025 |
| MC1364968 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 1, 2022 | — | 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 (29 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | 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:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | 86026025 | IL47 | IL | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 85846428 | WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | Level 1 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 13 | 393.53B-B, 393.47E, 393.11A1-LCHL | Yes |
| Aug 30, 2025 | 85655442 | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | IA | Level 2 | HYUN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 29, 2025 | 84869695 | CLARKS GROVE MN | MN | Level 1 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Yes |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 82702132 | SISSETON SD | SD | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 82405764 | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | IA | Level 3 | HYUN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 390.21T(b) | No |
| Apr 20, 2024 | 81452032 | WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.55(c)(2), 393.45(b)(2), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 81314152 | WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | Level 1 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 393.75(a)(3), 396.3(a)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
| Mar 26, 2024 | 81193928 | JEFFERSON SD | SD | Level 3 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MINNEAPOLIS | EB ISTH 94 in Lowry Hill Tunnel | ...110840 | KUSCOS TRUCKING LLC |
| Mar 19, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ADAMS | IH 094 WB | ...GR3121 | KUSCOS TRUCKING LLC |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records