KW RANTZ TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 661974 • 2623 BRANTLEY RD, POCOMOKE, MD, 21851
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-319711 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 3, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP77399A | ON FILE | Dec 21, 2023 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM 055 00 238 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 1998 | May 9, 2001 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP77399A | CANCELLED | Dec 21, 2023 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP77399A | NAME CHANGED | Dec 4, 2023 | Jan 29, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP77399A | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP77399A | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2010 | Dec 4, 2023 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 353107 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2010 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL272832 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2008 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL272375 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2007 | Apr 1, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL271872 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 1, 2007 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP1030012636 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2004 | Apr 1, 2006 |
| ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FPP4000196 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2001 | Apr 1, 2004 |
| ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AT 055 00 773 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1998 | Apr 1, 2001 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 247654 | CANCELLED | May 13, 1997 | Apr 1, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP77399A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2025 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP77399A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP77399A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2024 | Jan 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP77399A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP77399A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 353107 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL272832 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL272375 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2008 | Apr 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL271872 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2007 | Apr 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1030012636 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | FPP4000196 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2004 | Apr 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | IM 055 00 238 | CARGO | May 9, 2001 | May 9, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | AT 055 00 773 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2001 | Apr 1, 2001 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 247654 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 1998 | Apr 1, 1998 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC319711 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2024 |
| MC319711 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2023 |
| MC319711 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2010 |
| MC319711 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2009 |
| MC319711 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2008 |
| MC319711 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2007 |
| MC319711 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2004 |
| MC319711 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 30, 1997 | — | 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
7 states • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (51 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 1 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B4-DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (42 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | DARIEN | 95-N | ...WT5572 | KW RANTZ TRUCKING LLC |
| May 7, 2025 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | SELBYVILLE | US113 DUPONT BLVD @ CEMETERY RD | ...KK4884 | KW RANTZ TRUCKING LLC |
| Nov 1, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | Ref Marker: | ...GY5780 | K W RANTZ TRUCKING |
| Jul 12, 2022 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker:495 03021029 | ...JM1013 | K W RANTZ TRUCKING |
| Dec 9, 2021 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 295 SOUTHBOUND | ...HW3464 | K W RANTZ TRUCKING |
| Aug 23, 2021 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Rt 495I Ref Mrkr 495 07031011 | ...HV6991 | K W RANTZ TRUCKING |
| Oct 14, 2019 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2019 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2018 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 2, 2017 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2016 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2016 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2015 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2015 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2014 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2014 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2014 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2013 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2013 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2012 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2012 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2012 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2008 | FL | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 17, 2008 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2007 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events