KY EXPRESS LLC
Risk factors
High riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202632 inspections · 54 violations (14 OOS) · 37% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
click to filter codes
Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
8
2× · sev 4
- 2393.9TSVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Inoperative turn signal
6
1× · sev 6
- 3393.9A-LTSIVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
6
1× · sev 6
- 4392.2-SLLFCUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Following too closely
5
1× · sev 5
- 5396.3A1
Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
3
3×
- 6395.8A
HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
2
2×
- 7396.5B-HLIWVehicle Maintenance
Hubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel
2
1× · sev 2
- 8396.5B
Oil and/or grease leak
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLTL
State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- TN7
- TX6
- KY5
- AR5
- IN3
- LA2
- MO1
- FL1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 98% is at/over the 80% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× · 14%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× · 11%
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× · 7%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 20%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× · 11%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 5%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× · 3%
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× · 2%
- 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× · 2%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× · 3%
- 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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 47.4% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
- Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in Simpson County, KY
Medium impact8 of 39 violations in the last 12 months (21%) came from inspections in Simpson County, KY. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Simpson County, KY to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 28% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 39%
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× · 21%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 7%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 53% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× · 56%
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× · 44%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on · OOS
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. · OOS
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 392.2-SLLS2×2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time · OOS
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed · OOS
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA46 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 16 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
4
Tow-away
4
Injury
4
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi24 drivers
- Company officer
- KEMAL HRVACIC
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2007-07-12
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-05-13
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 27 trucks · 16 owned tractors · 19 owned trailers · 11 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or officers with 8 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
24 events- 08/15/2026Insurance filed — Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DC91016801
- 08/15/2025Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT3455259521
- 07/21/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/13/2025)
- 05/13/2025MCS-150 update filed
2.2M mi reported (2024)
- 08/15/2024Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GAT0000330
- 07/19/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/15/2024)
- 08/15/2023Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GLF0000317
- 07/19/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/15/2023)
- 08/15/2020Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPU3043010
- 08/15/2019Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPU3043010
- 06/27/2019Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy 660-2884C03A
- 08/15/2017Insurance replaced — MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MMC1006857
- 08/15/2016Insurance replaced — MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MPP1006857
- 08/15/2013Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0002110
- 07/06/2012Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0002110
- 08/15/2011Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 069 84 82
- 03/09/2011Insurance cancelled — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 069 84 82
- 02/23/2011Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 069 84 82
- 02/10/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/24/2011)
- 08/15/2010Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MAC2779000 00
- 08/15/2008Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA02082801
- 07/21/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/14/2008)
- 08/21/2007MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 07/12/2007Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- —
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- —
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-05-13
- Reported mileage
- 2,225,537 mi (2024)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — KY EXPRESS LLC, BOWLING GREEN, KY
Got a violation you want to contest?
Use the free AI-powered DataQs Drafter to generate a polished challenge letter — quotes the relevant 49 CFR, predicts your grant chance.