KCH TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 4008849 • 969 BUTTER CREEK CT, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL, 60169
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-1508819 | OUT_OF_SERVICE | Sep 29, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300090600 | ON FILE | Dec 2, 2024 | Mar 20, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-606319-00 | REPLACED | Dec 2, 2023 | Dec 2, 2023 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-606319-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2023 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-606319-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2023 | Oct 29, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-606319-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2023 | Dec 2, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-606319-00 | REPLACED | Dec 2, 2023 | Dec 2, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA966357950 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2023 | Dec 2, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300090600 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-606319-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-606319-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2024 | Oct 29, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-606319-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-606319-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2023 | Dec 2, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-606319-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2023 | Dec 2, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA966357950 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2023 | Dec 2, 2023 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1508819 | COMMON | GRANTED | Nov 5, 2024 | OUT OF SERVICE | Sep 29, 2025 |
| MC1508819 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2024 |
| MC1508819 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2024 |
| MC1508819 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2023 |
| MC1508819 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 23, 2023 | OUT OF SERVICE | Dec 8, 2024 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2024 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | — |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:385.13A2-OOSO | 385.13A2-OOSO | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-TSA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2024 | 83343599 | LOVE PORT ENTRY | OK | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 385.13A2-OOSO | Yes |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 83337995 | TUCSON AZ | AZ | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLUP | No |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 83053859 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE | CA | Level 1 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 393.45A-BHTBS, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.47E | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82869790 | I11/MM11 | NV | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.9(a), 393.95(f) | No |
| May 16, 2024 | 81673172 | I-90 EB | IL | Level 3 | TRAO SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 79506165 | US 29 AT LAW RD. | NC | Level 1 | OTHR FULL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLARKSVILLE(CLARK) | I65 NB | ...395166 | KCH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 8, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SCHAUMBURG TWP | IL-390 E/B | ...NL7480 | KCH TRANSPORTATION INC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL-2025-0003-US1805 | Jun 27, 2025 | 395.8(e)(1) | $2,430 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records