KW INTERNATIONAL INC
USDOT 940337 • 1650 GLENN CURTISS ST, CARSON, CA, 90746
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 5244601 | ON FILE | Aug 31, 2025 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 676032 | ON FILE | Sep 18, 2021 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| CENTER BANK | TRUST FUND | NONE | ON FILE | Oct 10, 2007 | Dec 1, 2013 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 72 MS AH8239 | ON FILE | Dec 30, 2006 | Apr 3, 2020 |
Insurance History (32 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RM1CA00083-241 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2025 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RM1CA00083-231 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2024 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H10733741 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2023 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISAH25555119 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2022 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISAH25309996 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2021 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 4258B484 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2019 | Aug 31, 2020 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZAPKG6504501 | CANCELLED | Aug 31, 2018 | Aug 31, 2019 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZAPKG6504500 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2017 | Aug 31, 2018 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZAPKG6504400 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2016 | Aug 31, 2017 |
| INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 0676032 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2015 | Sep 18, 2021 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZAPKG6504300 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2015 | Aug 31, 2016 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 51093 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2013 | Sep 18, 2015 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 4882196 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 4882196 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2012 | Aug 31, 2015 |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | BIPD/Primary | 4021040374 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2011 | Aug 31, 2012 |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | BIPD/Primary | 4021040374 | CANCELLED | Aug 31, 2011 | Sep 29, 2012 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 4IMW02812 | CANCELLED | Dec 30, 2005 | Sep 20, 2006 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTI0027409 | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 2005 | May 22, 2006 |
| SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTI0027409 | CANCELLED | May 22, 2005 | Nov 9, 2005 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | R403680-MTC020 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2004 | Dec 31, 2005 |
| SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTI0023325 | CANCELLED | May 22, 2004 | May 25, 2005 |
| SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTI0023325 | REPLACED | May 22, 2004 | May 22, 2005 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | R303680-MTC013 | CANCELLED | Dec 30, 2003 | Dec 30, 2004 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP 6916317-3 | CANCELLED | Aug 29, 2003 | May 22, 2004 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP 6916317-3 | CANCELLED | May 22, 2003 | Aug 29, 2003 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | R203680-MTC013 | CANCELLED | Dec 30, 2002 | Dec 30, 2003 |
| GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T38000738 | REPLACED | Dec 28, 2001 | Aug 29, 2003 |
| GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T38000738 | CANCELLED | Dec 28, 2001 | Jun 10, 2002 |
| GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T38000738 | REPLACED | Dec 28, 2001 | Dec 28, 2001 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | LMC011214 | CANCELLED | Dec 28, 2001 | Dec 28, 2002 |
| GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T38000738 | REPLACED | Dec 28, 2001 | Dec 28, 2001 |
| GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T38000738 | CANCELLED | Dec 28, 2001 | Jul 31, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 5244601 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | RM1CA00083-241 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | 676032 | SURETY | Sep 19, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | RM1CA00083-231 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H10733741 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH25555119 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 0676032 | SURETY | Sep 18, 2021 | Sep 18, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH25309996 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 4258B484 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 72 MS AH8239 | CARGO | Apr 3, 2020 | Apr 3, 2020 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZAPKG6504501 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2019 | Aug 31, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZAPKG6504500 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZAPKG6504400 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2017 | Aug 31, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZAPKG6504300 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2016 | Aug 31, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY | 51093 | SURETY | Sep 18, 2015 | Sep 18, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4882196 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2015 | Aug 31, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CENTER BANK | NONE | TRUST FUND | Dec 1, 2013 | Dec 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 4021040374 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2012 | Sep 29, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 4021040374 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4882196 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 |
| CANCEL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 4IMW02812 | CARGO | Sep 20, 2006 | Sep 20, 2006 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | CTI0027409 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2006 | May 22, 2006 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | R403680-MTC020 | CARGO | Dec 31, 2005 | Dec 31, 2005 |
| CANCEL | SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTI0027409 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2005 | Nov 9, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTI0023325 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2005 | May 25, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTI0023325 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2005 | May 22, 2005 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | R303680-MTC013 | CARGO | Dec 30, 2004 | Dec 30, 2004 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP 6916317-3 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2004 | May 22, 2004 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | R203680-MTC013 | CARGO | Dec 30, 2003 | Dec 30, 2003 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP 6916317-3 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2003 | Aug 29, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | T38000738 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2003 | Aug 29, 2003 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | LMC011214 | CARGO | Dec 28, 2002 | Dec 28, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | T38000738 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2002 | Jul 31, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | T38000738 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2002 | Jun 10, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | T38000738 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2001 | Dec 28, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | T38000738 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2001 | Dec 28, 2001 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-403978 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-403978 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC403978 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2019 |
| MC403978 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2013 |
| MC403978 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 27, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC403978 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Feb 8, 2008 | REVOKED | Sep 25, 2024 |
| MC403978 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 19, 2005 |
| MC403978 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2005 |
| MC403978 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 21, 2004 | REVOKED | Nov 15, 2005 |
| MC403978 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Apr 23, 2001 | — | Unknown |
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
23 states • 188 inspections
Violation Summary (54 violations from latest 100 of 188 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | 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:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (188 inspections)
Showing 50 of 188
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EAST HARTFORD | 84-W | ...005048 | KW INTERNATIONAL INC |
| Mar 26, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Livonia | E I 96 | ...300961 | KW INTERNATIONAL INC |
| Oct 15, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BALDWIN PARK | 34.044599/-118.009562 | ...S51859 | KW INTERNATIONAL INC |
| Jun 4, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DIAMOND BAR | 34.023907/-117.810916 | ...S61108 | KW INTERNATIONAL INC |
| May 1, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS | S 2300 R L THORNTON FWY | ...S61346 | KW INTERNATIONAL INC |
| Feb 13, 2023 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILMINGTON | BEECH ST | ...S61281 | KW INTERNATIONAL INC |
| Jan 19, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | SR60 WB/500ft W AZUSA AV | ...G01497 | KW INTERNATIONAL INC |
| Nov 18, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS | ENGLE RD | ...S61329 | KW INTERNATIONAL |
| Nov 15, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROBINSON TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0079 N | ...HN2884 | KW INTERNATIONAL INC |
| Aug 27, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BENSENVILLE | W FOSTER AVE | ...S69119 | KW INTERNATIONAL INC |
| Sep 28, 2020 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2020 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2019 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2019 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2019 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 23, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2019 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2019 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 14, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2019 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2017 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
63 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 63 events