HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3166729-kts-underground-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:00 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
KTS UNDERGROUND LLC
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, (402) 672-0441, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1383049.
- 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) | MC1383049 | Primary | Selective Insurance Company of the Southeast Policy S 2415365 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Mar 17, 2022 | 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
0 of 3 · Iowa avg 22.1%
1 of 4 · Iowa avg 3.1%
4 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | KS | 2 | 4 | No |
| May 19, 2025 | IA | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Mar 3, 2025 | TX | 2 | 3 | No |
| Feb 26, 2025 | NE | 3 | 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 Iowa average covers 31,594 vehicle and 64,957 driver inspections of all Iowa-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
11 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 13 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 | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | 72.7% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 18.2% | 23.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 9.1% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and in the state of drivers license issuance License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39115ASIN | 1 | 1 |
| Following too close Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922FC | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2PC | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSIR | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 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 Iowa column is the mix across all Iowa-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 | 3166729 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1383049 |
| Legal name | KTS UNDERGROUND LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 9 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 106,415 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 30, 2018 · 8 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsUtilitiesConstructionOtherEquipment,Bore Fiberoptics
Questions about KTS UNDERGROUND LLC
What does KTS UNDERGROUND LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1383049: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about KTS UNDERGROUND LLC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. 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 KTS UNDERGROUND LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3166729. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (402) 672-0441, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1383049, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (402) 672-0441
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTS TRANSPORT LLC Carrier |
Glenwood, IA | 3982945 | MC1491853 | 7 | Active 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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