KELLY FREIGHT SERVICES INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
- 1 active operating authority
- Insurance on file · $1,000,000 WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. · 91X Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — KELLY FREIGHT SERVICES INC (USDOT 425450) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): JIM KELLY (Company officer); DAVE KELLY (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. On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/425450/ As of: Jul 20, 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.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
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.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 11.1% (worse). n=74418 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
1 active liability policy · 2 cargo filings
Company profile
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceAGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jun 9, 2010
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC326209ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 4 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 33.33% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
KELLY FREIGHT SERVICES INC is a corporation based in CARSON, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 425450. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 12 power units and 5 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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.
KELLY FREIGHT SERVICES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Carson, CA. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO., and operating authority is active for common.
3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (3 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (71.4% of violations); top code 393.9A-LSLI (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 5 drivers; International and Hino are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 74,418 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| California (CA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Oct 7, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| International | 3 | |
| Hino | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 8.80 | 9 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 85984992 | Oct 7, 2025 | CA | 1 | SB CARSON SCALES |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.11A1-LCL | No |
| 85920045 | Sep 29, 2025 | CA | 1 | CONEJO CVEF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSI, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 84109069 | Mar 11, 2025 | CA | 2 | CASTAIC IF |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSI, 392.9BA-NOREGINTRA | Yes |
| 81356637 | Apr 12, 2024 | CA | 1 | DESOTO UNDER SR-118 |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA0003056473 | Feb 20, 2007 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (24 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | MXI93019487 | 34 | — | Jun 9, 2010 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | MXI93019487 | Cargo | — | Jun 9, 2010 | On file | ACTIVE |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI93007702 | CARGO | — | Jun 9, 2009 | Jun 9, 2010 | REPLACED |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 43922367 | CARGO | — | Jun 9, 2008 | Jun 9, 2009 | REPLACED |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0427136 | 91X | $1,000,000 | May 10, 2008 | On file | ACTIVE |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0427136 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | May 10, 2008 | Jun 7, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0372222 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 10, 2007 | May 10, 2008 | REPLACED |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 98305806 | CARGO | — | Jun 9, 2006 | Jun 9, 2008 | REPLACED |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0318503 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 10, 2006 | May 10, 2007 | REPLACED |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0271252 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 10, 2005 | May 10, 2006 | REPLACED |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0170587 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 10, 2004 | May 10, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0169152 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 10, 2003 | May 10, 2004 | REPLACED |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0169152 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 10, 2003 | Jun 6, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 98304128-LA | CARGO | — | Jun 9, 2002 | Jun 9, 2006 | REPLACED |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | TCF0116299 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 10, 2002 | May 10, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | TCF 011 47 96 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 10, 2001 | Jun 2, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | TCF 011 47 96 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 10, 2001 | May 10, 2002 | REPLACED |
| SAFECO SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY | ES6430084 | CARGO | — | Jun 9, 2000 | Jun 9, 2002 | REPLACED |
| SAFECO SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY | ES6430084 | CARGO | — | Jun 9, 2000 | Jun 14, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 501648 | CARGO | — | Jun 9, 1999 | Aug 11, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1-TP0002467-1 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 10, 1999 | May 10, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | TCF0107507 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 10, 1998 | May 10, 1999 | REPLACED |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MTCI 2010725A | CARGO | — | Jun 9, 1997 | Jul 17, 1999 | CANCELLED |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | TCF 010 48 12 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 10, 1997 | May 10, 1998 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 9, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 9, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 9, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
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May 10, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
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May 10, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
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Jun 9, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
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May 10, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
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May 10, 2005insuranceCANCEL — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
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May 9, 2005
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Jun 6, 2004insuranceTERM/CANCL — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
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May 10, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
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May 10, 2003insuranceCANCEL — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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Jun 14, 2002insuranceTERM/CANCL — SAFECO SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 9, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — SAFECO SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 2, 2002insuranceTERM/CANCL — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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May 10, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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May 10, 2001insuranceCANCEL — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 21, 2000
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Aug 11, 2000insuranceCANCEL — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 30, 1999
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Jul 17, 1999insuranceCANCEL — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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May 10, 1999insuranceTERM/REPL — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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May 10, 1998insuranceTERM/REPL — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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Dec 10, 1997
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| CASTAIC IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CONEJO CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESOTO UNDER SR-118 | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SB CARSON SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC326209
common · ACTIVE · MC
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AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
34 policy on file
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FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
91X policy on file
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RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SAFECO SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
CARGO policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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4 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify KELLY FREIGHT SERVICES INC
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- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- 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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