KAM-WAY EXPRESS INC
USDOT 814963 • 4411 SOUTH GROVE, SPOKANE, WA, 99224
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | SURETY | 100 65 44 | ON FILE | Sep 3, 2003 | Sep 8, 2005 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP33664G | ON FILE | Aug 1, 1999 | Apr 11, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP33664G | ON FILE | Aug 1, 1999 | May 13, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | SURETY | LPM4046933 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2000 | Sep 3, 2003 |
| COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | SURETY | LPM4046933 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 1999 | Oct 8, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP33664G | NAME CHANGED | Aug 1, 1999 | May 13, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP33664G | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2025 | May 13, 2025 |
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP33664G | CARGO | May 13, 2025 | May 13, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP33664G | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 100 65 44 | SURETY | Sep 8, 2005 | Sep 8, 2005 |
| CANCEL | COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | LPM4046933 | SURETY | Sep 3, 2003 | Sep 3, 2003 |
| CANCEL | COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | LPM4046933 | SURETY | Oct 8, 2000 | Oct 8, 2000 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-362111 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC362111 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2025 |
| MC362111 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2025 |
| MC362111 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 15, 2025 |
| MC362111 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 15, 2025 |
| MC362111 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC362111 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC362111 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2000 |
| MC362111 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Sep 30, 1999 | REVOKED | Nov 17, 2003 |
| MC362111 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 8, 1999 | — | Unknown |
| MC362111 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 8, 1999 | — | 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
8 states • 156 inspections
Violation Summary (79 violations from latest 100 of 156 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 2 | 2 | — | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D3-HOSF | 395.8D3-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (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 t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (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 Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (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 pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (156 inspections)
Showing 50 of 156
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 22, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR60 WB/.03m E WORKMAN MILL RD | ...UY0968 | KAM-WAY EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 28, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRAGUE | I-90*253.00 | ...US2273 | REES ENTERPRIZES INC |
| Nov 19, 2023 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 3.98 N KENT | HWY 97 .93 N LIBERTY LN | ...135023 | REES ENTERPRIZES INC |
| Feb 3, 2022 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPOKANE | I-90*282.50 | ...135020 | REES ENTERPRIZES INC |
| Nov 16, 2021 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | KALAMA | I-5*031.00 | ...MG3841 | REES ENTERPRIZES INC |
| Aug 19, 2020 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2019 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2017 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2017 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2015 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 16, 2015 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2014 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2014 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2013 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2013 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2011 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2011 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2011 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2011 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2010 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2010 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2009 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 34 events