KOSS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
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 and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 25 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — KOSS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (USDOT 73532) 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 Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): TIMOTHY W GERHARDT (Company officer); JENNIFER WERTH (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 25 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/73532/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 11.1% vs peer median 1.3% (worse). Vehicle OOS 60% vs peer median 18.2% (worse). n=10628 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 1, 2020
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC491135ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 63 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 25 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 24 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 11.11% | 33.33% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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 SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
KOSS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is a corporation based in TOPEKA, KS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 73532. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 92 power units and 24 drivers, with 24 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 60.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
KOSS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is a mid-sized fleet, operating 92 power units and 24 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Topeka, KS. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 40.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA, and operating authority is active for common.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 17% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KS (7) and OK (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
40.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLIRP (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 92 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 24 drivers; Kenworth, Trvs, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 10,628 ACTIVE carriers operating 46–138 power units (±50% of this carrier's 92 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 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 |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 1.38 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.13 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 6.71 | 7 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (24 rows) View all 24 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88021112 | Jun 2, 2026 | KS | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.9A-LTSI, 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 87846261 | May 14, 2026 | KS | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87251474 | Mar 10, 2026 | OK | 2 | ok-us69-/-620-rd |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLML, 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 86519063 | Dec 3, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 85188502 | Jul 10, 2025 | OK | 2 | ok-us-412/42nd-st |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 84229121 | Mar 25, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-gray-county---069 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.100B-C, 392.2-SLLIRP | Yes |
| 83105557 | Nov 6, 2024 | KS | 3 | ks-ford-county---057 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLIP | No |
| 82610400 | Sep 6, 2024 | KS | 1 | ks-gray-county---069 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.100(b), 396.3(a)(1), 383.51(a) | Yes |
| 82597200 | Sep 5, 2024 | KS | 3 | ks-gray-county---069 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 81984181 | Jun 26, 2024 | KS | 1 | 5TH AND TRAIL LARNED |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81770733 | May 31, 2024 | KS | 3 | ks-mcpherson-county---113 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81456301 | Apr 25, 2024 | KS | 2 | CIMARRON KS |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.9(a), 393.25(f) | Yes |
| 80449900 | Dec 19, 2023 | KS | 2 | ks-wabaunsee-east-m.c.i.s.-#22w |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75(a)(2) | No |
| 80183083 | Nov 15, 2023 | KS | 2 | ks-finney-county---055 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 79907390 | Oct 13, 2023 | KS | 3 | ks-meade-county---119 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79907401 | Oct 12, 2023 | KS | 2 | ks-gray-county---069 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.17(c), 393.11, 392.2 | No |
| 79796183 | Sep 29, 2023 | NE | 3 | FREMONT SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79717760 | Sep 20, 2023 | KS | 2 | ks-ness-county---135 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79185245 | Jul 18, 2023 | KS | 1 | ks-ford-county---057 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.83(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 79147173 | Jul 14, 2023 | KS | 2 | ks-ford-county---057 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79121486 | Jul 11, 2023 | KS | 1 | ks-gray-county---069 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.45(d), 393.75(a)(3), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| 78718699 | May 23, 2023 | KS | 1 | ks-gray-county---069 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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10 | 393.45(a), 393.45(b)(2), 393.11 | Yes |
| 78414992 | Apr 21, 2023 | KS | 3 | ks-mcpherson-county---113 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78376390 | Apr 17, 2023 | KS | 1 | ks-gray-county---069 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.11, 396.5(b), 396.17(c) | No |
Recent Crashes (25 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS2024E28614 | Sep 27, 2024 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NE0224019417 | Apr 18, 2024 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2021561699 | Oct 1, 2021 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2021540541 | Jul 8, 2021 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK00L0077217 | Aug 30, 2017 | OK | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2017516593 | Apr 24, 2017 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK0000171107 | Feb 13, 2017 | OK | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR0015065398 | Apr 23, 2015 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0014072504 | Oct 17, 2014 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK00D0029214 | Apr 12, 2014 | OK | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2011E03065 | Jul 14, 2011 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2008016446 | Aug 25, 2008 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2007015029 | Oct 25, 2007 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2007014239 | May 29, 2007 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OK0100871748 | Apr 2, 2007 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2006012527 | May 19, 2006 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2005011673 | Nov 30, 2005 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000016009 | Aug 12, 2005 | MO | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| KS2003008330 | Nov 14, 2003 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2001005462 | Dec 4, 2001 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2000002233 | Jun 14, 2000 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS0021470197 | Apr 4, 1997 | KS | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| KS0012015097 | Apr 1, 1997 | KS | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| KS0012161796 | May 4, 1996 | KS | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| KS0004302393 | Aug 6, 1993 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2004 | MC491135-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 2793C131 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 1, 2020 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-630-4299B571-TIL-10 | CARGO | — | Feb 1, 2010 | Dec 13, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-141D1733 | CARGO | — | Aug 13, 2009 | Feb 1, 2010 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-141D1733 | CARGO | — | Aug 13, 2009 | Mar 24, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-141D1733 | CARGO | — | Jun 1, 2004 | Aug 13, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | DT-810-893J7084-TIL-04 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 4, 2004 | Feb 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | DT-810-893J7084-TIL-04 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 4, 2004 | Feb 4, 2004 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 8, 2021
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Feb 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Dec 13, 2018insuranceCANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Mar 24, 2010insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Feb 1, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Aug 13, 2009insuranceCANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Jul 23, 2009
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Aug 2, 2004
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Feb 4, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5TH AND TRAIL LARNED | KS | 1 | 0 |
| CIMARRON KS | KS | 1 | 1 |
| FREMONT SCALE | NE | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 383.51(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified from holding a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC491135
common · ACTIVE · MC
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TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
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24 inspections
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25 reportable crashes
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