KDH TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 4240119 • 8201 LA PORTE FREEWAY, HOUSTON, TX, 77012
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-1665885 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 16, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX009899-00 | ON FILE | Aug 5, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX009899-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2025 | Oct 18, 2025 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX009899-00 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX009899-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 |
| AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA2433909-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2024 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX009899-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2025 | Oct 18, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX009899-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX009899-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX009899-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA2433909-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1665885 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2025 |
| MC1665885 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2025 |
| MC1665885 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2025 |
| MC1665885 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 11, 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
1 state • 19 inspections
Violation Summary (55 violations from 19 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 10 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 4 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.60A | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75A4 | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 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 (19 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | N 23500 NOT REPORTED FWY | ...HU7268 | KDH TRANSPORTATION LLC |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records