LIBERTY HARDWOODS INC
USDOT 712433 • 3900 N KENTUCKY AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64161
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
8 states • 97 inspections
Violation Summary (116 violations from 97 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 12 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 5 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.50D-B | Steering mechanism defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.82-SM | Rear vision mirrors defective/missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.102(a)(1)(ii) | Insufficient means to prevent rearward movement | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (97 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (22 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 35 S 99MM | ...187793 | LIBERTY HARDWOODS INC |
| Oct 11, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA PORTE | BRANDON RD | ...377524 | LIBERTY HARDWOODS INC |
| Apr 6, 2022 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | OVERLAND PARK | METCALF | ...V06633 | LIBERTY HARDWOODS INC |
| Sep 15, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT B | ...334045 | LIBERTY HARDWOODS INC |
| Jan 20, 2020 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 5, 2018 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2016 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 28, 2014 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2014 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2012 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 29, 2011 | MN | FATAL | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2009 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2008 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 12, 2007 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2005 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2005 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2005 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2005 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2004 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2003 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2001 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records