KANDAHAR TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 4037569 • 1016 HARTMONT RD, CATONSVILLE, MD, 21228
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-1527048 | REVOKED | Jan 28, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | URG-01898 | ON FILE | Sep 11, 2025 | Jan 22, 2026 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | URG-01898 | REPLACED | Aug 14, 2025 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | URG-01898 | CANCELLED | Aug 14, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | URG-01898 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | URG-01898 | CANCELLED | Jan 22, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20173355-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 2024 | Feb 15, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20173355-00 | REPLACED | Nov 22, 2024 | Jan 22, 2025 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC23111538 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC23111538 | CANCELLED | May 6, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC23111538 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2024 | May 6, 2024 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC23111538 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 2023 | Jan 24, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA969125396 | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2023 | Nov 22, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA969125396 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01898 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01898 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01898 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2025 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01898 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01898 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20173355-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20173355-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2025 | Jan 22, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC23111538 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC23111538 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC23111538 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2024 | May 6, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC23111538 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2024 | Jan 24, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA969125396 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA969125396 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2023 | Nov 22, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1527048 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1527048 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2025 |
| MC1527048 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2025 |
| MC1527048 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2025 |
| MC1527048 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2024 |
| MC1527048 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2024 |
| MC1527048 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2024 |
| MC1527048 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 3, 2023 | REVOKED | Jan 28, 2026 |
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
27 states • 49 inspections
Violation Summary (112 violations from 49 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 9 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.60A-D | Driver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516C1-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s). | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVID | HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | 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:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.82 | Rear vision mirrors defective/missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 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:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (49 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROSEDALE | US 40 - PULASKI HWY AT LL 2486 - BERK AVE | ...JJ0491 | KANDAHAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 27, 2024 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | EVANSTON | PORT OF ENTRY RAMP | ...GT8020 | KANDAHAR TRANSPORT INC |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records