HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4518172-kdn-transport-group-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:14 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
KDN TRANSPORT GROUP LLC
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is pending (last known)FMCSA has not granted the authority yet.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average45.9% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (916) 382-0221, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1789724.
- 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) | MC1789724 | Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA870894923 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 9, 2026 | Cancelled May 25, 2026 |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
124 of 270 · Illinois avg 24.1%
145 of 366 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | KS | 3 | 6 | Yes |
| Sep 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Sep 8, 2026 | NC | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Sep 1, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 28, 2026 | TN | 1 | 13 | Yes |
| Aug 23, 2026 | AR | 1 | 12 | Yes |
| Aug 17, 2026 | IN | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Aug 16, 2026 | GA | 1 | 9 | Yes |
| Aug 14, 2026 | OK | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 14, 2026 | MS | 1 | 4 | Yes |
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 Illinois average covers 195,384 vehicle and 387,932 driver inspections of all Illinois-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
1,105 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 460 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 1,732 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 665 | 213 | 60.2% | 60.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 222 | 87 | 20.1% | 14.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 162 | 157 | 14.7% | 3.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 53 | 0 | 4.8% | 19.8% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 3 | 3 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 52 | 52 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 39 | 0 |
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Q | 37 | 37 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 32 | 32 |
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 32 | 32 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 32 | 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 | 28 | 28 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 21 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 21 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 19 | 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 Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Kearny, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Rural Madison, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | TN | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 4518172 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1789724 |
| Legal name | KDN TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 20 |
| Drivers | 20 |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 14, 2026 · 9 months ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 29, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles
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 KDN TRANSPORT GROUP LLC
What does KDN TRANSPORT GROUP LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for KDN TRANSPORT GROUP LLC (MC1789724), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about KDN TRANSPORT GROUP LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. 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 KDN TRANSPORT GROUP LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4518172. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (916) 382-0221, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1789724, 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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