HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/662989-kays-customs-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 09:36 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
KAYS CUSTOMS 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, (712) 799-4776, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC401829.
- 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) | MC401829 | Primary | Auto-Owners Insurance Company Policy 51-093870-00 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Mar 15, 2017 | 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 1 · Iowa avg 22.1%
0 of 4 · Iowa avg 3.1%
4 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | MO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 11, 2025 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 19, 2025 | MO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 27, 2024 | 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
2 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 50.0% | 23.4% |
2 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B2ELDDFC24 | 1 | 0 |
| Unlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway Other Driver Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922PK | 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 | 662989 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC401829 |
| Legal name | KAYS CUSTOMS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 251,190 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 15, 1996 · 30 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 24, 2026 |
Cargo carried
LivestockGrain, Feed, HayOtherSeed Corn, Corn Cobs, Geutlin Pellets
Questions about KAYS CUSTOMS LLC
What does KAYS CUSTOMS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC401829: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about KAYS CUSTOMS 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 KAYS CUSTOMS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 662989. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (712) 799-4776, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC401829, 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 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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