KA WORLD INC
USDOT 3825369 • 5345 STATE RD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44134
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-1385691 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 5, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-994286-01 | ON FILE | Aug 31, 2025 | Mar 10, 2026 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-994286-01 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2025 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-994286-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 31, 2025 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300068483 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2024 | Aug 31, 2025 |
| ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASC-8114659-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2023 | Mar 21, 2024 |
| ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASC-8114659-00 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2023 | Sep 16, 2023 |
| ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASC-8114659-00 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2023 | Sep 16, 2023 |
| ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASC-8114659-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2023 | May 29, 2024 |
| ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASC-8114659-00 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2023 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA961731153 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2022 | Sep 16, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-994286-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-994286-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-994286-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2025 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300068483 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC-8114659-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC-8114659-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2024 | May 29, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC-8114659-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 21, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC-8114659-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2023 | Sep 16, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA961731153 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2023 | Sep 16, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC-8114659-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2023 | Sep 16, 2023 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1385691 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2026 |
| MC1385691 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2025 |
| MC1385691 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2025 |
| MC1385691 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 28, 2024 |
| MC1385691 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2024 |
| MC1385691 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 19, 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
13 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (28 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83A | Exhaust system location defective | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 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:396.3A1-DLDSCBBP | Driveline/Driveshaft - More than 1/2 inch (12.7mm) vertical movement (with hand pressure only) of the shaft in the center bearing carrier. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | 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 (17 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIMPSONVILLE | I 0064 | ...LM5076 | KA WORLD INC |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records