HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1427388-k-a-express-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:51 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
K & A EXPRESS LLC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (281) 689-5901, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC539527.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC539527 | Primary | Canal Insurance Company Policy CT4904801257 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Nov 29, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 of 34 · Texas avg 25.1%
4 of 37 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Sep 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 27, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 25, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jul 15, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jun 12, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 30, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 20, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
54 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 67 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 4 | 72.2% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 2 | 14.8% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 9.3% | 4.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 3.7% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 5 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 4 | 0 |
| CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353B | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38395LCDL | 1 | 1 |
| Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 3922LCDLR | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPDELDT | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2024 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1427388 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC539527 |
| Legal name | K & A EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 33 |
| Drivers | 11 |
| Annual mileage | 1,233,759 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 20, 2005 · 20 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 19, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
Questions about K & A EXPRESS LLC
What does K & A EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC539527: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about K & A EXPRESS LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking K & A EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1427388. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (281) 689-5901, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC539527, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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