KAM INC
COLUMBUS, GA
KAM INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 12 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Columbus, GA. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 21.4% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
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 7.70% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 37.5% vs peer 12.5% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — KAM INC (USDOT 520200) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 7.70% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 37.5% vs peer 12.5% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/520200/ As of: Sep 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 · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 7.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 37.5% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=67455 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and 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
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 20 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.14% | 14.29% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
KAM INC had 14 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 21.4%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 4.0.
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in AL (11) and GA (3).
21.4% out-of-service rate, near the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (12.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Kenworth, Heil co., and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 67,455 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (16 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.23 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 2.66 | 3 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 3.75 | 4 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (20 rows) View all 20 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88305397 | Jul 1, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88259384 | Jun 25, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.78A-WS, 393.95F, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 88182413 | Jun 17, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87900144 | May 18, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87735587 | Apr 30, 2026 | AL | 2 | SMITHS STATION AL |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85668135 | Sep 3, 2025 | AL | 3 | PITTSVIEW AL |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLS2 | Yes |
| 85479077 | Aug 13, 2025 | AL | 2 | SMITHS STATION AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.78A-WS | No |
| 84895729 | Jun 2, 2025 | GA | 1 | LAGRANGE GA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 177.834A-HMC, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 84783041 | May 21, 2025 | GA | 2 | COLUMBUS GA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 84751955 | May 21, 2025 | AL | 3 | PITTSVIEW AL |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84466105 | Apr 22, 2025 | AL | 2 | SEALE AL |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.78A-WS, 393.95A1 | No |
| 84361755 | Apr 10, 2025 | AL | 2 | PITTSVIEW AL |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 84047803 | Feb 27, 2025 | GA | 3 | COLUMBUS GA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83203854 | Nov 20, 2024 | AL | 2 | al-roadside---salem,-al |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82637862 | Sep 5, 2024 | GA | 3 | TRENTON GA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81954601 | Jun 19, 2024 | GA | 1 | GROVETOWN GA |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 81595924 | May 8, 2024 | GA | 1 | LAGRANGE GA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
| 81161563 | Mar 21, 2024 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80376267 | Dec 13, 2023 | AL | 2 | al-seale,-al |
Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79291283 | Jul 28, 2023 | GA | 3 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0008542279 | May 20, 2022 | GA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0001659456 | May 25, 2021 | AL | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0006325319 | Jul 25, 2017 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL000689525A | Nov 3, 2010 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL005513842A | May 10, 2005 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL005502413B | Feb 8, 2005 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL005502413A | Feb 8, 2005 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL001051463A | Jun 8, 2001 | AL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL006064682A | Jul 2, 1996 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA5237018200 | Sep 1, 1995 | GA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PITTSVIEW AL | AL | 3 | 1 |
| SMITHS STATION AL | AL | 2 | 0 |
| COLUMBUS GA | GA | 2 | 1 |
| LAGRANGE GA | GA | 2 | 2 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 0 |
| SEALE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| GROVETOWN GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 1 | 0 |
| TRENTON GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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