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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 21, 2026
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KASS FREIGHT LINES INC
USDOT 1584412 · MC586599 · EIN 85-1175170 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2 EAST BUTLER DR STE 5, DRUMS, PA, 18222
(570) 788-5277 · KENNETH WARNER
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
9 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
35 / 77
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA-FA9544 · eff 07/28/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance46 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance21 pts
Other12 pts
Unsafe Driving10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 15 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 9 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.93A-SBA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 3 | |
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 3 | |
| 392.2-SLLUP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 |
Most inspected states
PA10
OH6
CA5
MD4
NM3
NJ3
DE2
IA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.01 | 1.01 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.43 | 0.44 | ≈45–52% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.43 | 1.20 | ≈11–15% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-14. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Riverside County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Riverside County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 48% (1 OOS) · Tires 22% (1 OOS) · Brakes 17%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 7 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: 5 inspections, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 67%
395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.24C2II-ELDTN
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.323).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.758).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 34 vehicles seen in inspections
20 trailer14 truck
Company profile
Officer
KENNETH WARNER
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
2006-12-08
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 20 carriers
Shares identifiers with 20 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIG W TRUCKING LLC | 3072575 | officer | strong |
| CURB SPECIALIST LLC | 2885327 | officer | strong |
| FARMERS AG SERVICE INC | 2014534 | officer | strong |
| GET ER DONE LOGISTICS LLC | 3665269 | officer | strong |
| KC WARNER TRUCKING SERVICES LLC | 2858873 | officer | strong |
| KENNETH WARNER | 2034630 | officer | strong |
| KENNETH WARNER | 2063733 | officer | strong |
| WARNER AND SONS BUILDING AND REMODELING LLC | 2051076 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: WARNERS GAS SERVICE INC (USDOT 34107, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
07/28/2025 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-FA9544
07/28/2025 — Insurance cancelled — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KBQRS0000257-00
07/28/2025 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-FA9544
07/01/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/25/2025)
02/24/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2024)
07/28/2024 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN355691
07/01/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/29/2024)
07/28/2023 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA2430263
07/29/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
12/12/2010 — Insurance cancelled — FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP
BIPD/Primary · policy ALD2009-0047-01-10-166
11/26/2010 — Insurance cancelled — PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.
CARGO · policy 811001-4344941Y
05/20/2010 — Insurance cancelled — FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP
BIPD/Primary · policy ALD2009-0047-01-10-166
04/26/2010 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (12/06/2010)
04/13/2010 — Insurance cancelled — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AVTK10064
01/01/2010 — Insurance cancelled — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TKCA51690
12/07/2009 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/04/2010)
11/27/2009 — Insurance cancelled — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TKCA51690
11/02/2009 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/02/2009)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1584412.