HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/681229-k-b-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 15:20 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
K & B TRANSPORTATION INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
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, (828) 578-0691, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC317168.
- 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) | MC317168 | Primary | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA976423926 · 91X | $750,000 | Jan 7, 2026 | Active |
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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
0 of 1 · North Carolina avg 21.9%
0 of 5 · North Carolina avg 5.9%
5 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | KY | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 7, 2025 | SC | 3 | 3 | No |
| Jul 30, 2025 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 6, 2025 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 16, 2025 | MI | 2 | 9 | 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 North Carolina average covers 60,410 vehicle and 117,678 driver inspections of all North Carolina-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
10 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 14 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 | North Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | 70.0% | 63.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 10.0% | 15.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 10.0% | 13.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 38371H | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958F1HOSM | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLML | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LSLM | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LTNRV | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 1 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 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 North Carolina column is the mix across all North Carolina-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 | 681229 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC317168 |
| Legal name | K & B TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 140,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 18, 1997 · 29 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 10, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherTrees & Scrubs
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 & B TRANSPORTATION INC
What does K & B TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC317168: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about K & B TRANSPORTATION INC 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. 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. The MCS-150 was last updated Oct 10, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking K & B TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 681229. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (828) 578-0691, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC317168, 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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