HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/281435-mss-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 14:49 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
MSS Transport Inc
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record. Safety record: SAFER.
- Call back on the number on file, (785) 825-7291, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC183142.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC183142 | — | Hartford Fire Insurance Company Policy 83 MS ZO5392 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Apr 4, 2008 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC183142 | Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0308237001 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Apr 26, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 5 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC183142 | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0308237001 | Apr 26, 2026 | Cancelled |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC183142 | Spinnaker Insurance Company Policy SHD-84229279 | Sep 10, 2024 | Replaced |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC183142 | Spinnaker Insurance Company Policy SHD-84229279 | Apr 26, 2024 | Cancelled |
| May 1, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC183142 | National Casualty Company Policy LFO0003259 | Apr 26, 2019 | Cancelled at term end |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC183142 | National Casualty Company Policy LFO0003259 | Apr 26, 2019 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
1 of 2 · Kansas avg 17.5%
0 of 6 · Kansas avg 4.0%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 4 states and provinces, 24 months
- SD 2 33.3%
- KS 2 33.3%
- IA 1 16.7%
- CO 1 16.7%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 3
3 tractors
Kenworth 4
5 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 5
5 semi-trailers
Mack 2
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Evraz 1CNH Industrial America LLC 1Pipeline Plastics 1The Scotts Company and Subsidiaries 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | KS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 31, 2025 | CO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 27, 2025 | IA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 5, 2025 | KS | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 22, 2025 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 Kansas average covers 19,630 vehicle and 32,344 driver inspections of all Kansas-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
1 violation counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Kansas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | 73.3% |
1 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Kansas column is the mix across all Kansas-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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2025 | Douglas, WY | 0 | 3 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 281435 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC183142 |
| Legal name | MSS TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 340,172 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 9, 2011) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 31, 1986 · 39 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @msstrans.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 4 | 1 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayMeatGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesConstructionOtherCrushed Automobiles
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about MSS Transport Inc
What does MSS Transport Inc's operating authority allow?
MC183142: Household goods carrier (may move household goods for hire); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MSS Transport Inc is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking MSS Transport Inc?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 281435. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (785) 825-7291, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC183142, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (785) 825-7291
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSS Transport Inc Broker |
Salina, KS | 2244767 | MC684249 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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