KAR-A-VAN TRANSFER INC
USDOT 486108 โข 244 HARBOR VIEW, SELDOVIA, AK, 99663-0004
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-724536 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 12, 2014 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ATC 5440023 00 | ON FILE | Aug 31, 2014 | Aug 31, 2014 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | ATC 5440023 00 | ON FILE | Aug 31, 2014 | Aug 31, 2014 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ATA 5440104 01 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2014 | Aug 31, 2014 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ATA 5440072 00 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2013 | Aug 31, 2014 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ATA 5440072 00 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2013 | Aug 31, 2013 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | GLA9667062 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2012 | Aug 31, 2013 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 10 AKA100472 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2011 | Aug 31, 2011 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 10 AKA100472 | CANCELLED | Aug 31, 2011 | Aug 31, 2012 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 10 AKA100472 | CANCELLED | Sep 7, 2010 | Aug 31, 2011 |
| AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MXI93022965 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2010 | Aug 31, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | MXI93022965 | CARGO | Aug 31, 2014 | Aug 31, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | ATA 5440072 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2014 | Aug 31, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | ATA 5440104 01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2014 | Aug 31, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | ATC 5440023 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2014 | Aug 31, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | ATC 5440023 00 | CARGO | Aug 31, 2014 | Aug 31, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | ATA 5440072 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2013 | Aug 31, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | GLA9667062 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2013 | Aug 31, 2013 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 10 AKA100472 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 10 AKA100472 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2011 | Aug 31, 2011 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 10 AKA100472 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2011 | Aug 31, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-724536 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC724536 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2014 |
| MC724536 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2012 |
| MC724536 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 15, 2011 | โ | Unknown |
| MC724536 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 24, 2010 | REVOKED | Sep 6, 2011 |
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 โข 31 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 31 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.13C2-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 1993 | 1 | 0 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | โ | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | โ | 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 (31 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2017 | AK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Jan 12, 2016 | AK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Jan 6, 2007 | AK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records