K & S TANK LINES INC

USDOT 41212 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: KENNY STUART Company officer 2: PATSY STUART Liquids / Gases Chemicals Based in COPPERHILL, TN Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Aug 1, 2023
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 23 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $4,000,000 GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file UNITED STATES CORPORATION COMPANY Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: KENNY STUART
Company officer 2: PATSY STUART
Cargo: Liquids / Gases, Chemicals
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — K & S TANK LINES INC (USDOT 41212)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $4,000,000
Officer(s): KENNY STUART (Company officer); PATSY STUART (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 23 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $4,000,000 — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — UNITED STATES CORPORATION COMPANY
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/41212/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 5.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 7.4% vs peer median 11.8% (better). n=78578 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $4,000,000

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X · $1,000,000

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 34

3 active policies

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 41212
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC119557
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer KENNY STUART
Company officer 2 PATSY STUART
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Liquids / Gases, Chemicals
Fleet size 13 units
Drivers 13
Annual mileage 672,535 mi
Contact & address
Physical
148 STAFFORDTOWN RD
COPPERHILL, TN 37317
Mailing
P O BOX 1168
COPPERHILL, TN 37317-1168
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 41212
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 672,535 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 7.4% vs 23.4% -16.0 pts
Driver OOS Rate 5.9% vs 6.7% -0.8 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.59 vs 1.80 -1.21
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 11 2 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 58 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 34 34 5
OOS inspections 1 2 1
OOS percentage 2.94% 5.88% 20%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
13
Drivers
13
Inspections
58
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
7.4%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
23 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

K & S TANK LINES INC is a corporation based in COPPERHILL, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 41212. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 13 power units and 13 drivers, with 58 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 7.4%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

K & S TANK LINES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 13 power units and 13 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Copperhill, TN. Across 34 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

34 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 70% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (15) and KY (11), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

14.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (69.2% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS3 (Speeding 11-14 mph over limit) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 13 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 13 drivers; Freightliner, Brenner ta, and Bren are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 78,578 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
5.9%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 78,578 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +5.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
7.4%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
11.8%
Median across 78,578 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -4.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Tennessee (TN) 16 1 6.3% Jun 29, 2026
Kentucky (KY) 11 1 9.1% Jun 10, 2026
Missouri (MO) 2 1 50.0% Nov 5, 2025
Georgia (GA) 2 0 0.0% Aug 19, 2025
Indiana (IN) 1 0 0.0% Dec 3, 2025
Alabama (AL) 1 0 0.0% Nov 25, 2025
North Carolina (NC) 1 0 0.0% May 9, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 42
Brenner Ta 24
Bren 18
Volvo 5
Western Star 3
Unknown 2
Bulk Equip 1
Other 1
Peterbilt 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 0.15 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 0.56 1 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 3 2.13 2 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 12 2.86 3 Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (58 rows) View all 58 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88288078 Jun 29, 2026 TN 2
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88202006 Jun 19, 2026 TN 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88114373 Jun 10, 2026 KY 2
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLSR No
88103897 Jun 9, 2026 KY 2
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87500889 Apr 4, 2026 KY 1 LONDON
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 Yes
87237167 Mar 6, 2026 TN 2 MANCHESTER TN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87221363 Mar 4, 2026 TN 1 DOVER TN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86758277 Jan 9, 2026 TN 2 MANCHESTER TN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.78A-WS, 392.2-SLLIRP No
86755608 Jan 8, 2026 TN 1 MOHAWK TN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
86732060 Jan 6, 2026 TN 1 MONTEREY TN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.45D-B No
86515175 Dec 3, 2025 IN 2 WEST HARRISON IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86439498 Nov 25, 2025 AL 2 PRATTVILLE AL
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.55D1-B No
86252314 Nov 5, 2025 MO 2 ROCK PORT MO
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86221281 Nov 1, 2025 KY 3 SHEPHERDSVILLE
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
2 177.817E1-HMHC, 392.2-SLLLR No
86151199 Oct 24, 2025 TN 3 KNOXVILLE TN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85999792 Oct 8, 2025 MO 2 KENNETT MO
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT Yes
85693648 Sep 4, 2025 KY 2 KUTTAWA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.45B2-B-AIR No
85678442 Sep 2, 2025 TN 2 MANCHESTER TN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85589809 Aug 19, 2025 GA 3 DALTON GA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
85488562 Aug 12, 2025 TN 1 CROSSVILLE TN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.43D-BIPBS No
85195795 Jul 10, 2025 TN 3 CLEVELAND TN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85111786 Jul 2, 2025 KY 1 KUTTAWA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84641146 May 9, 2025 NC 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84099886 Mar 10, 2025 TN 3 OCOEE TN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
84050608 Mar 5, 2025 KY 2 KUTTAWA
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.9, 393.55D1 No
Recent Crashes (23 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TN0400044156 Jan 11, 2024 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX002692439 Jul 4, 2022 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0103128434 Oct 29, 2021 TN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0903873289 Sep 1, 2021 IN 1 0 Yes No Fatal
GA0008132265 Jul 6, 2021 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0102321647 Mar 5, 2019 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0102234636 Nov 13, 2018 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MS9044180004 Mar 28, 2018 MS 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0101683314 Jun 20, 2017 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
AR2016529187 Oct 19, 2016 AR 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0101107283 Feb 10, 2016 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0100729748 Jan 21, 2015 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0071517538 Oct 15, 2014 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0071466203 Jun 17, 2014 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0100298835 Mar 2, 2013 TN 0 1 Yes No Injury
TN0100280290 Jan 12, 2013 TN 0 4 Yes No Injury
TN0100183907 May 20, 2012 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC010097005A Aug 2, 2010 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0900044762 Aug 10, 2009 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0050245588 Dec 9, 2007 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0009237130 Nov 23, 2006 TN 0 1 No No Injury
TN0008182367 Jul 20, 2006 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0003859782 Mar 23, 1998 TN 0 3 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (45 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY GSV500026705 91X $4,000,000 Aug 1, 2023 On file ACTIVE
GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY GSV500026703 BIPD/Excess Aug 1, 2022 Aug 1, 2022 REPLACED
GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY GSV500026704 BIPD/Excess Aug 1, 2022 Aug 1, 2023 REPLACED
GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY GSV500026704 BIPD/Excess Aug 1, 2022 Aug 23, 2023 CANCELLED
GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY GSV500026703 BIPD/Excess Aug 1, 2022 Oct 7, 2022 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP01651U 91X $1,000,000 Sep 2, 2021 On file ACTIVE
GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY GSV500026703 BIPD/Excess Aug 1, 2021 Aug 1, 2022 REPLACED
GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY GSV500026702 BIPD/Excess Aug 1, 2020 Aug 1, 2021 REPLACED
GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY GSV500026702 BIPD/Excess Aug 1, 2020 Aug 22, 2021 CANCELLED
GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY GSV500026701 BIPD/Excess Aug 1, 2019 Aug 1, 2020 REPLACED
GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY GSV500026701 BIPD/Excess Aug 1, 2019 Aug 21, 2020 CANCELLED
AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY EAU719216/01/2009 BIPD/Excess Aug 1, 2009 Aug 1, 2019 REPLACED
AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY EAU719216/01/2009 BIPD/Excess Aug 1, 2009 Aug 16, 2019 CANCELLED
AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO. 8CX08072 BIPD/Excess Aug 1, 2008 Aug 1, 2009 REPLACED
AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO. 8CX08072 BIPD/Excess Aug 1, 2008 Aug 23, 2009 CANCELLED
AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO. 7CX08001 BIPD/Excess Aug 1, 2007 Aug 1, 2008 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP01651F BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2006 Oct 2, 2021 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP01651F BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2006 Sep 2, 2021 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP01651D BIPD/Primary Jan 2, 2005 Jan 2, 2005 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP01651D BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 2005 Aug 1, 2004 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CCP03186B BIPD/Excess Sep 29, 2004 Aug 1, 2007 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP01651D BIPD/Primary Sep 29, 2004 Jan 2, 2005 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP01651D BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2004 Oct 23, 2006 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP01651D BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2004 Aug 1, 2006 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP01651D BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2004 Aug 1, 2004 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 21, 2023
    enforcement
    Enforcement case TN-2023-0050-US1314 — $3,120
  2. Aug 23, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Aug 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Oct 7, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Aug 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Oct 2, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  7. Sep 2, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  8. Aug 22, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Aug 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Aug 21, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Aug 1, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Aug 16, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Aug 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jul 25, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  15. Aug 23, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO.
  16. Aug 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO.
  17. Jul 29, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  18. Aug 1, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. Aug 1, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO.
  20. Aug 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  21. Oct 23, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  22. Aug 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  23. Jan 10, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  24. Jan 2, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  25. Sep 29, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  26. Sep 20, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  27. Aug 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  28. Jul 27, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Jul 14, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Jul 14, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
  31. Jul 26, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  32. Jul 14, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
  33. Jul 14, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  34. Jul 14, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  35. Jul 14, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  36. Aug 19, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  37. Jul 14, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  38. Jul 14, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  39. Jul 14, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  40. Jul 14, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL Driver Fitness 1 1
393.24(a) Non-compliance with headlamp requirements Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.47(d) All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.47(d)(1) Brake actuators/chambers defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify K & S TANK LINES INC

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  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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Frequently asked questions about K & S TANK LINES INC

Is K & S TANK LINES INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. K & S TANK LINES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 41212 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is K & S TANK LINES INC's safety rating?
K & S TANK LINES INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has K & S TANK LINES INC had?
58 roadside inspections are on file for K & S TANK LINES INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is K & S TANK LINES INC's out-of-service rate?
K & S TANK LINES INC's peak out-of-service rate is 7.4% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is K & S TANK LINES INC based?
K & S TANK LINES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 148 STAFFORDTOWN RD, COPPERHILL, Tennessee 37317. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does K & S TANK LINES INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. K & S TANK LINES INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC119557). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does K & S TANK LINES INC operate?
K & S TANK LINES INC self-reports 13 power units and 13 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has K & S TANK LINES INC had any crashes?
23 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for K & S TANK LINES INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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