KINDER MORGAN INC
HOUSTON, TX
DBA: KINDER MORGAN ENERGY PARTNERS
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.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — KINDER MORGAN INC (USDOT 430031) 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 Officer(s): COREY STAAB (Company officer); JOE NEAL (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: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/430031/ As of: Jul 18, 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 B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.3% (better). Vehicle OOS 24.1% vs peer median 16.8% (worse). n=2412 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 303 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 111 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 21.88% | — |
| 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
KINDER MORGAN INC is a corporation based in HOUSTON, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 430031. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 341 power units and 160 drivers, with 111 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 24.1%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
KINDER MORGAN INC is a large fleet, operating 341 power units and 160 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Houston, TX. Across 72 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 19.4% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
72 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 95% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (13) and KY (11), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
19.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (79.6% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 341 power units (large fleet) and 160 drivers; Ford, Chevrolet, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 2,412 ACTIVE carriers operating 170–512 power units (±50% of this carrier's 341 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 12 | 3 | 25.0% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 3, 2025 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 22, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 42 | |
| Chevrolet | 34 | |
| Peterbilt | 8 | |
| Other | 6 | |
| Trailer | 5 | |
| Unknown | 4 | |
| Dodge | 3 | |
| Amer | 2 | |
| Big Tex | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | — | 2.51 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (111 rows) View all 111 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88052383 | Jun 4, 2026 | NY | 1 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87875528 | May 14, 2026 | AZ | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87587836 | Apr 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | US59 NB NACOGDOCHES SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87519032 | Apr 6, 2026 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87310948 | Mar 17, 2026 | KY | 1 | MOREHEAD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87205923 | Mar 3, 2026 | TX | 1 | tx-lat:31¿¿-30-18.72n |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87198508 | Mar 2, 2026 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87190068 | Mar 2, 2026 | NM | 2 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87171990 | Feb 27, 2026 | NM | 1 | nm-carlsbad-port-of-entry-(whites |
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87163063 | Feb 26, 2026 | KY | 1 | MOREHEAD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87063000 | Feb 12, 2026 | NM | 1 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86996571 | Feb 5, 2026 | TX | 1 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 396.5B-HWSLIW, 396.3A1BOS, 393.48A | Yes |
| 86996429 | Feb 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86906053 | Jan 27, 2026 | NM | 3 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86785622 | Jan 7, 2026 | NY | 3 | VERONA NY |
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86421109 | Nov 24, 2025 | MS | 1 | MARSHALL COUNTY |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86385572 | Nov 20, 2025 | IA | 1 | ia-45---hwy-218-nb-mm-29-pilot-gr |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.60D | No |
| 86353433 | Nov 13, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.11TU, 393.45B2PC, 393.11TL | No |
| 86108308 | Oct 20, 2025 | NM | 1 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86108289 | Oct 20, 2025 | NM | 1 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.43 | Yes |
| 85906513 | Sep 29, 2025 | MS | 3 | ALCORN COUNTY |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85919434 | Sep 24, 2025 | TX | 2 | 1635 TX10 SPUR |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85839401 | Sep 22, 2025 | KY | 1 | OWINGSVILLE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85780063 | Sep 11, 2025 | WY | 1 | CHEYENNE I-25 POE |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85647201 | Aug 28, 2025 | LA | 1 | QUITMAN LA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX6N1DHQE1RB | Jun 29, 2023 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9059230001 | Mar 1, 2023 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0002682102 | Aug 3, 2022 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX65MAHQE1XW | Oct 27, 2021 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0001676337 | Jul 9, 2021 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0072499164 | Apr 29, 2020 | KY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA0180021987 | Sep 19, 2018 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2016E11185 | Mar 11, 2016 | KS | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR0007055722 | Nov 2, 2007 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0078027488 | Feb 12, 2007 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOREHEAD | KY | 11 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 7 | 1 |
| ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 6 | 1 |
| STANTON TN | TN | 6 | 3 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 3 | 0 |
| US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE | TX | 3 | 1 |
| H287 MP380 VIRGINIA DALE | CO | 2 | 0 |
| HURRICANE WV | WV | 2 | 0 |
| AL 133 | AL | 1 | 0 |
| LINCOLN AL | AL | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 390.21(a) | Not marked in accordance with regulations | General/Admin | 2 | 0 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.130 | No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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