KAM-WAY EXPRESS INC

USDOT 814963 • 4411 SOUTH GROVE, SPOKANE, WA, 99224

ACTIVEMotor CarrierProperty Broker
Authority:2 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
814,963
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Property Broker
Phone
9166688866
Power Units (MCS-150)
28
Drivers (MCS-150)
27
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
2,800,000
Physical Address
4411 SOUTH GROVE, SPOKANE, WA, 99224
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
3
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Sep 3, 2003
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-362111ACTIVEUnknownMay 15, 2025
Common CarrierMC-362111ACTIVEUnknownMay 15, 2025
Property BrokerMC-362111REVOKEDNov 20, 2003Nov 20, 2003

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.SURETY100 65 44ON FILESep 3, 2003Sep 8, 2005
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP33664GON FILEAug 1, 1999Apr 11, 2025
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOCLP33664GON FILEAug 1, 1999May 13, 2025

Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANYSURETYLPM4046933CANCELLEDSep 1, 2000Sep 3, 2003
COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANYSURETYLPM4046933CANCELLEDSep 1, 1999Oct 8, 2000
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP33664GNAME CHANGEDAug 1, 1999May 13, 2025

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP33664GBIPD/PrimaryMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025
NAMECHGGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP33664GCARGOMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP33664GBIPD/PrimaryApr 11, 2025Apr 11, 2025
CANCELACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.100 65 44SURETYSep 8, 2005Sep 8, 2005
CANCELCOLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANYLPM4046933SURETYSep 3, 2003Sep 3, 2003
CANCELCOLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANYLPM4046933SURETYOct 8, 2000Oct 8, 2000

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
BROKERMC-362111INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (10 events)

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Authority Action History (10 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC362111COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 10, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 14, 2025
MC362111CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 10, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 14, 2025
MC362111COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 7, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 15, 2025
MC362111CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 7, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 15, 2025
MC362111CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 29, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 8, 2021
MC362111COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 29, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 8, 2021
MC362111BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 3, 2000DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 5, 2000
MC362111PROPERTY BROKERGRANTEDSep 30, 1999REVOKEDNov 17, 2003
MC362111MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSep 8, 1999Unknown
MC362111MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDSep 8, 1999Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
16%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
156
Violations
79
15 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
10.0%
Driver OOS %
5.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
28
Drivers (MCS-150)
27
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
9
Apr
11
May
10
Jun
15
Jul
9
Aug
11
Sep
7
Oct
13
Nov
6
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
7
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 156 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

8 states156 inspections

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Violation Summary (79 violations from latest 100 of 156 inspections)

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Violation Summary (79 violations from latest 100 of 156 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued318Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT30General/Admin
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak317Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC20General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS21Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8D3-HOSF395.8D3-HOSF10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSMLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45C-BSGBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF395.8D11-HOSF10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-ATISTires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO390.21TE-LCMVINFO10General/Admin
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
10.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-13.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.79vs nat'l 1.80
-1.01 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (156 inspections)

Showing 50 of 156

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Inspection History (156 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 29, 202687435138ST. GEORGE UTUTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Mar 26, 202687425626CASTAIC IFCALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 18, 202687334847CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLEQPNo
Mar 17, 202687316466S. SACRAMENTOCALevel 5HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Mar 17, 202687316467S. SACRAMENTOCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 11, 202687286215DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 4, 202687218070CASTAIC IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LFTSINo
Feb 25, 202687218380CORDELIA IFCALevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLSRNo
Jan 28, 202686916614COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 15, 202586608818DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 10, 202586545921I-5 S/B SANTA NELLA SCALECALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER4395.8D3-HOSF, 395.24D-ELDPT, 392.2-SLLEQPNo
Dec 7, 202586512652LOMA COCOLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER3395.8A1-HOSP, 396.17C-PI, 395.8AYes
Dec 3, 202586483078COUNTY ROAD A3CALevel 2WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLED, 390.21TB1-MCNo
Dec 3, 202586482527COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLSRNo
Dec 1, 202586473618GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.8F1-HOSMNo
Nov 26, 202586473984DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Nov 22, 202586464618DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 21, 202586447051COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 20, 202586462933DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 18, 202586376221COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 15, 202586387604DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER2393.11A1-LTSM, 392.2-SLLSRYes
Nov 12, 202586305039COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 11, 202586304837CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 5, 202586325101DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 5, 202586325862DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 4, 202586248495WILLOWS AREACALevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS3No
Nov 3, 202586324512DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 3, 202586324528DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LTSIYes
Oct 28, 202586213892PASCO WAWALevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1393.205C-WRAWFLMIBNo
Oct 27, 202586163040BISHOP SCALESCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLSRNo
Oct 21, 202586184399DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 7, 202586050147DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1390.21TB2-DOTNo
Oct 5, 202586007676DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 3, 202585973180RAINBOW IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2-SLLIRP, 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLEQPNo
Oct 1, 202585978878BOW WAWALevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8E-HOSPDNo
Sep 30, 202585941680DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 30, 202585943186DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 30, 202585971001GARSON CHECKSITENVLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 28, 202585942066DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 25, 202585942511GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1393.55D2-BNo
Sep 23, 202585872732S/B US-97 LIVING MEMORIALCALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 18, 202585829330DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 16, 202585818330DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 10, 202585773203DU PONT WAWALevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLIRPNo
Sep 10, 202585782682DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 2, 202585696358DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75A3-TAOLTISYes
Aug 27, 202585637828VICTORVILLE AREACALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
Aug 25, 202585610562DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 24, 202585612220DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 19, 202585571201DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

134 total · 14.2% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
9
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
24

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 22, 2025CATOW00UNINCORPORATEDSR60 WB/.03m E WORKMAN MILL RD...UY0968KAM-WAY EXPRESS INC
Jun 28, 2024WATOW00SPRAGUEI-90*253.00...US2273REES ENTERPRIZES INC
Nov 19, 2023ORTOW003.98 N KENTHWY 97 .93 N LIBERTY LN...135023REES ENTERPRIZES INC
Feb 3, 2022WATOW00SPOKANEI-90*282.50...135020REES ENTERPRIZES INC
Nov 16, 2021WATOW00KALAMAI-5*031.00...MG3841REES ENTERPRIZES INC
Aug 19, 2020IDINJURY01
Oct 4, 2019WATOW00
Feb 28, 2019CATOW00
Dec 5, 2017WATOW00
Aug 6, 2017ORINJURY02
Jul 20, 2017ORINJURY01
Jan 10, 2017WATOW00
Jul 7, 2015WATOW00
Feb 16, 2015WATOW00
Dec 3, 2014CATOW00
May 1, 2014IDTOW00
Nov 7, 2013WATOW00
Mar 15, 2013CAINJURY01
Dec 14, 2011ORTOW00
Oct 1, 2011CATOW00
Jun 13, 2011WATOW00
May 2, 2011CATOW00
Oct 6, 2010ORTOW00
Jan 17, 2010CAINJURY03
Jul 16, 2009CAINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Sep 22, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 15, 2025
Authority
May 15, 2025
Authority
May 13, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 13, 2025
Insurance
Insurance namechg
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Apr 11, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 28, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in WA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 19, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in OR
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 3, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in WA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 16, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in WA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 19, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 4, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 28, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 5, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 6, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jul 20, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 10, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 7, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 16, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 3, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 1, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 7, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 15, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 14, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 1, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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