KOWA LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 4148852 • 82 BRICK KILN RD UNIT 8305, CHELMSFORD, MA, 01824
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
4,148,852
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2067919078
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
136,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
82 BRICK KILN RD UNIT 8305, CHELMSFORD, MA, 01824
Contact
Phone: 2067919078
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 17.4%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 10.7 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Dec 18, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1592243 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 19, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5932513 | ON FILE | Dec 18, 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5932513 | CANCELLED | Dec 18, 2025 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5932513 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2023 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5932513 | REPLACED | Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 18, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5932513 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5932513 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5932513 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5932513 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1592243 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2026 |
| MC1592243 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2025 |
| MC1592243 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 14, 2023 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
58%
Unsafe Driving
95%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
23
Violations
75
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
13.0%
Driver OOS %
17.4%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
1
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 23 of 23 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 23 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (75 violations from 23 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3B1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 60 hours in the previous 7 consecutive days. Date TIME | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65C-FNS | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D4-HOSF | 395.8D4-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D10-HOSF | 395.8D10-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F11-HOSM | 395.8F11-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F4-HOSM | 395.8F4-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D1-HOSF | 395.8D1-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8H5-HOSM | 395.8H5-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:376.11D1 | 376.11D1 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2DL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
13.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
17.4%vs nat'l 6.7%
+10.7 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.26vs nat'l 1.80
+1.46 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (23 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
21 total · 33.3% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
1
Crash History (1 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WARREN | Atlantic Highway | ...088087 | KOWA LOGISTICS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Mar 3, 2026
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 18, 2026
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 1, 2026
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 18, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
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