KOSTA FREIGHT SERVICE LLC
USDOT 4219339 • 422 EL GATO RD, ALAMO, TX, 78516
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-1630633 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 6, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | WHI01000003502-00 | ON FILE | May 4, 2024 | May 4, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000003502-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2025 | May 4, 2025 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1630633 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2025 |
| MC1630633 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 9, 2024 | — | 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
7 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (14 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2026 | 87435471 | EAGLEVILLE MO | MO | Level 1 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 395.22G-ELDMFV, 393.45D-B | No |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 87247927 | RAYNE LA | LA | Level 2 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.30-B | No |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 87114822 | US-177 / ACME RD | OK | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| Feb 15, 2026 | 87060311 | HAMMOND LA | LA | Level 3 | VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 86262502 | HOPE AR | AR | Level 1 | VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 85493536 | DIBERVILLE | MS | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 85451362 | VAN BUREN AR | AR | Level 3 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLSIV | No |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 85033208 | GREENWOOD AR | AR | Level 3 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 85191557 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE | TX | Level 2 | VNTC SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.45B2PC, 392.2RG | No |
| May 27, 2025 | 84847057 | ATLANTA GA | GA | Level 3 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLLR, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| May 23, 2025 | 84788234 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.78 | 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2025 | LA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | SHREVEPORT | I-49 | ...852189 | KOSTA FREIGHT SERVICE LLC |
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records