HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/212867-kts-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 09:43 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
KTS EXPRESS INC
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
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, (507) 835-1643, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC175890.
- 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) | MC175890 | Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA-Z83950 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Oct 15, 2017 | 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
1 of 5 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
0 of 11 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | IA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 14, 2026 | IA | 2 | 4 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 13, 2026 | WI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 10, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 30, 2026 | MN | 2 | 4 | No |
| Feb 3, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 2, 2026 | WI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jan 12, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 13, 2025 | WI | 1 | 2 | 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 Minnesota average covers 31,491 vehicle and 62,770 driver inspections of all Minnesota-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
12 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 17 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 | Minnesota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 66.7% | 65.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
8 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207BAALPMEOOS | 2 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone Texting · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLCP | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 1 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSLRR | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Minnesota column is the mix across all Minnesota-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 212867 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC175890 |
| Legal name | KTS EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 12 |
| Drivers | 10 |
| Annual mileage | 553,380 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 28, 2000) |
| USDOT number added | May 24, 1982 · 44 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 15, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMeatU.S. MailRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherScrap Metals
Questions about KTS EXPRESS INC
What does KTS EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC175890: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about KTS EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking KTS EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 212867. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (507) 835-1643, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC175890, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (507) 835-1643
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K T BROKERAGE INC Carrier |
Waseca, MN | 2222273 | MC302301 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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