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Generated Oct 3, 2026
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KLLM TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
USDOT 154237 · MC138308 · EIN 26-3628823 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
135 RIVERVIEW DRIVE, JACKSON, MS, 39218-4401
(800) 925-1000 · JIM RICHARDS
85
Low risk
Risk factors
95 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
1233 / 1182
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
1500 / 6385
Crashes (24 mo)
95
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
TRANSPORT RISK SOLUTIONS RISK RETENTION GROUP — $1M BIPD · policy RRG138308 · eff 10/01/2016
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance3741 pts
Unsafe Driving2176 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance437 pts
Other213 pts
Driver Fitness105 pts
Not in SMS10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 57 | 55 | 976 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 18 | 390 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 39 | 375 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 350 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 40 | 228 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 190 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 24 | 188 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 10 | 182 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 154 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 152 |
Most inspected states
TN210
MS176
TX114
NC112
GA111
MO70
IL63
AR51
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.68 | 1.67 | ≈72–79% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.14 | 0.14 | ≈54–61% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.05 | ≈42–46% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.41 | 2.38 | ≈46–50% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-22 · 23 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 33% · Speeding 31% · Seat belt 19%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 48 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 45% · False log / RODS 26% (2 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 18%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (6 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 45% (76 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 23% (22 OOS) · Brakes 17% (22 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 228 inspections, 132 violations, 27 OOS, 147 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance66 viol · 23 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOLTIS ×6, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×5, 393.75A3-TAOL ×4
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 178 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.808).
2. Other25 viol · 4 OOS · 19%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 393.9A-LTSIR ×3, 392.2-SLLED ×3
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving24 viol · 18%
392.16-D ×5, 392.2-SLLTCD ×4, 392.2-SLLSWZ ×3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 323 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.26).
Repeat offenders: 395.24 ×15, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS ×6, 392.16-D ×5, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×5, 393.75A3-TAOL ×4, 392.2-SLLTCD ×4, 396.17C-PI ×4, 393.78A-WS ×4
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Crash record — 95 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2026 | MADISON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 08/06/2026 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 07/30/2026 | GASTONIA, NC | 1 | ||
| 07/24/2026 | RURAL(FAULKNER COUNTY), AR | ✓ | ||
| 07/20/2026 | CENTER (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 3 | ✓ | |
| 07/18/2026 | GARY, IN | ✓ | ||
| 07/08/2026 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 06/30/2026 | Not Reported, KS | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/22/2026 | JEROME, ID | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/05/2026 | BENTON TWP, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 107 vehicles seen in inspections
58 truck49 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JIM RICHARDS
Annual mileage
136.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
1182
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLLM EXPEDITED SERVICES LLC | 749588 | 41 VINs | strong |
| TYSON FOODS INC | 3327 | 24 VINs | strong |
| ECOSHIELD TRANSPORT LLC | 3117807 | 7 VINs | strong |
| CLARKSVILLE REFRIGERATED LINES LLC | 3390833 | 4 VINs | strong |
| EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | 4153675 | strong | |
| FFE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC | 109745 | officer | strong |
| LANDER VALLEY TREE CARE LLC | 2076389 | officer | strong |
| TTV LOGISTICS LLC | 3748500 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
136.8M mi reported (2024)
10/01/2016 — Insurance filed — TRANSPORT RISK SOLUTIONS RISK RETENTION GROUP
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy RRG138308
10/01/2016 — Insurance ended — TRANSPORT RISK SOLUTIONS RISK RETENTION GROUP
policy RRG138308
10/01/2016 — Insurance ended — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
policy QK01201922
10/01/2016 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP39586E
09/30/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/03/2016)
09/30/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/03/2016)
09/06/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/29/2016)
09/06/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/29/2016)
10/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP39586D
07/09/2009 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP39586A
01/20/2009 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP39586A
12/19/2008 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP39586A
12/15/2008 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/22/2008)
12/15/2008 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/22/2008)
10/01/2008 — Insurance filed — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy QK01201922
10/01/2008 — Insurance ended — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
policy QK01201922
07/17/2008 — Insurance cancelled — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
SURETY · policy LPM 8891800
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