K LINES LLC
USDOT 4356603 • 11123 QUINTANA DR, LAREDO, TX, 78045
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-1704164 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 17, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DD02-RAL020393-01 | ON FILE | Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 18, 2026 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DD02-RAL020393-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1704164 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2026 |
| MC1704164 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 26, 2025 | — | 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
3 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87465482 | COLBERT SCALES / US 69 NB | OK | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 391.11B2-Q | Yes |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 87443273 | IH 35 MM 82 NB | TX | Level 2 | STOU SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 87085871 | BENTON AR | AR | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 391.11B2-Q | Yes |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 87034462 | IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE | TX | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 391.11B2-Q, 393.45B2PC, 393.55E | Yes |
| Feb 7, 2026 | 87033153 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE | TX | Level 2 | ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.55C2 | No |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 86867266 | IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE | TX | Level 1 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.11 | No |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 86781088 | 18652 FM1472 NB | TX | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.45, 393.55C1 | Yes |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 86740775 | LAT:33 09' 29.69N | TX | Level 2 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 86709436 | 22M IH35 NB SVC RD | TX | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 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
2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records