KOS GROUP LLC
USDOT 4296623 • 2321 ENERGY DR #265, LOUISVILLE, OH, 44641
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-1672658 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA987840064 | ON FILE | Oct 8, 2024 | Feb 3, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA987840064 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 3, 2025 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1672658 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 15, 2024 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit | ACTIVE | Jun 11, 2025 |
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 (19 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BRC | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 30, 2026 | 87436542 | Roadside | PA | Level 1 | KAUFMAN TR SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 393.47A-BRC, 392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLML | Yes |
| Mar 28, 2026 | 87431510 | KNOXVILLE TN | TN | Level 1 | KAUFMAN FULL TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 87172887 | BROOKSVILLE FL | FL | Level 1 | KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 87037961 | MURFREESBORO TN | TN | Level 1 | KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.100B-C, 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 86928335 | NEVADA OH | OH | Level 2 | KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 383.51A-SOUT | Yes |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 86599337 | WADSWORTH OH | OH | Level 3 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 8, 2025 | 86278059 | CLEVELAND OH | OH | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 86189858 | PULASKI VA | VA | Level 1 | KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.60D | No |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 86154268 | WESTVILLE IN | IN | Level 3 | KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| Oct 5, 2025 | 85977447 | WAPAKONETA OH | OH | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLTL, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| Oct 4, 2025 | 85966460 | CARNEYS POINT SCALE | NJ | Level 1 | KAUFM SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records