KICS TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3995518 • 4506 LAURA KOPPE RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77016-5035
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Broker | MC-1500542 | DISMISSED | Unknown | Unknown |
| Contract Carrier | MC-1500542 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Common Carrier | MC-1500542 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 16, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-TX-0002431-25 | ON FILE | Jan 16, 2025 | Jan 16, 2026 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-TX-0002431-24 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2024 | Jan 16, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA964525692 | REPLACED | Dec 27, 2022 | Jan 16, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-TX-0002431-25 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-TX-0002431-24 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2025 | Jan 16, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA964525692 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2024 | Jan 16, 2024 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1500542 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2026 |
| MC1500542 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2026 |
| MC1500542 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Jul 17, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1500542 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2025 |
| MC1500542 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2025 |
| MC1500542 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 3, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC1500542 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 3, 2023 | — | 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
1 state • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (19 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 87315175 | 273M IH45 SB SVC RD | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 85114748 | IH45 NB WILMER SCALE | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.209D, 393.209E, 393.78 | Yes |
| Dec 3, 2024 | 83366532 | 200 MCCARTY | TX | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.95A, 393.9TS, 393.19 | No |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 79510972 | LAT:30 31' 28.86N | TX | Level 2 | OTHR INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 79486696 | LAT:30 31' 28.86N | TX | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.203(c), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 79437775 | Roadside | TX | Level 3 | HYUN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records