HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3440171-k-i-m-express-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:18 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
K I M EXPRESS LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Jul 27, 2026. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
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, (216) 703-1160, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1117082.
- 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) | MC1117082 | Primary | GEiCO Marine Insurance Company Policy 9300169800 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jun 23, 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
1 of 6 · Ohio avg 21.7%
5 of 14 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 27, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 22, 2026 | SC | 3 | 4 | Yes |
| Jun 12, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 28, 2026 | KY | 3 | 6 | Yes |
| Apr 7, 2026 | GA | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| Mar 6, 2026 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 19, 2026 | GA | 3 | 4 | No |
| Jan 30, 2026 | FL | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jan 14, 2026 | WY | 3 | 7 | 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 Ohio average covers 110,511 vehicle and 182,282 driver inspections of all Ohio-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
22 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 39 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 | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 14 | 5 | 63.6% | 13.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 18.2% | 18.5% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 13.6% | 63.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 4.5% | 4.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 4 | 3 |
| Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141A | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPDIT | 1 | 1 |
| ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958AELD | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1HC | 1 | 1 |
| Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39515G02 | 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 |
| HOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPCDOOS | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 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 Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2025 | Louisville, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Euclid, OH | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3440171 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1117082 |
| Legal name | K I M EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 1,204,820 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Jul 27, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 15, 2020 · 6 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 16, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
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 K I M EXPRESS LLC
What does K I M EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1117082: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about K I M EXPRESS 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 K I M EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3440171. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (216) 703-1160, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1117082, 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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