HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/323098-kex-distribution-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:27 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
KEX DISTRIBUTION LLC
Doing business as KANGAROO EXPRESS
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, (720) 422-6465, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC162254.
- 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) | MC162254 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP 3959052 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Aug 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 18 · Colorado avg 22.3%
2 of 29 · Colorado avg 6.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | MT | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | WA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | MT | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 7, 2026 | WA | 1 | 4 | No |
| Jul 17, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | WY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 14, 2026 | MT | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 16, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Colorado average covers 19,011 vehicle and 32,893 driver inspections of all Colorado-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
28 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 42 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Colorado share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 4 | 71.4% | 71.3% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 1 | 25.0% | 12.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
10 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 | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 2 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939AHLLH | 2 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 2 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H1ELDNUM | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Colorado column is the mix across all Colorado-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2025 | Unknown, CO | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 323098 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC162254 |
| Legal name | KEX DISTRIBUTION LLC |
| DBA name | KANGAROO EXPRESS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 63 |
| Drivers | 82 |
| Annual mileage | 224,732 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 15, 2015) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 29, 1988 · 38 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 31, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsOilfield EquipmentMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsConstructionOtherParcels
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.
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Questions about KEX DISTRIBUTION LLC
What does KEX DISTRIBUTION LLC's operating authority allow?
MC162254: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about KEX DISTRIBUTION LLC 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 KEX DISTRIBUTION LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 323098. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (720) 422-6465, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC162254, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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