KEY ENERGY SERVICES LLC
USDOT 669888 • 1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 800, HOUSTON, TX, 77042
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-359722 | REVOKED | Aug 17, 2001 | Jan 25, 2010 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H08582166 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2009 | Jan 25, 2010 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 702-0213 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2002 | Sep 5, 2002 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | TL2-691-004145-12 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2002 | Nov 27, 2009 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-691-004145-07 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2001 | Nov 27, 2009 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-691-004145-07 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Excess | B01P22348 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2001 | Jun 1, 2002 |
| HIGHLANDS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | DTA 0210002 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | ASR300066 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1999 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Excess | BE 3571054 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1999 | Mar 1, 1999 |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | C89271500 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1999 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-691-004 145-03 | REPLACED | May 1, 1999 | Aug 1, 1999 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Excess | BE3571054 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1999 | Jun 1, 1999 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-691-004145-03 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1999 | May 1, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAMECHG | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H08582166 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2010 | Jan 25, 2010 |
| CANCEL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | TL2-691-004145-12 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 27, 2009 | Nov 27, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-691-004145-07 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2009 | Nov 27, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-691-004145-07 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 702-0213 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 5, 2002 | Sep 5, 2002 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | B01P22348 | BIPD/Excess | Jun 1, 2002 | Jun 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDS INSURANCE CO. | DTA 0210002 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2001 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| CANCEL | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | C89271500 | BIPD/Excess | Jun 1, 2001 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| CANCEL | FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | ASR300066 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-691-004 145-03 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 1999 | Aug 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BE3571054 | BIPD/Excess | Jun 1, 1999 | Jun 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-691-004145-03 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 1999 | May 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BE 3571054 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 1, 1999 | Mar 1, 1999 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-359722 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-359722 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-359722 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC359722 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 23, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC359722 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 12, 2003 | REVOKED | Jan 25, 2010 |
| MC359722 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 11, 2002 | REVOKED | Nov 19, 2002 |
| MC359722 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 25, 1999 | REVOKED | Aug 14, 2001 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
9 states • 50 inspections
Violation Summary (113 violations from 50 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 12 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 8 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BNVLAWD | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25F | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106(b) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2024 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | TAFT | 35.09623/-119.41116 | ...C77436 | KEY ENERGY SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 7, 2022 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...066578 | KEY ENERGY SERVICES LLC |
| Sep 29, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAWKINS | N 1300 BEAULAH ST | ...002244 | KEY ENERGY SERVICES LLC |
| Sep 21, 2022 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 1 | ODESSA | N 1300 I 20 SERVICE RD | ...A16121 | KEY ENERGY SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 20, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | LERDO HWY/LOST HILLS RD | ...A16469 | KEY ENERGY SERVICES LLC |
| Oct 24, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...019565 | KEY ENERGY SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 28, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...066578 | KEY ENERGY SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 8, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2020 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 24, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2019 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 20, 2019 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 1, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2018 | WV | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 12, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 15, 2018 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 39 events