KSS CARTAGE LLC
Risk factors
Low 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 202622 inspections · 41 violations (0 OOS) · 0% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.16-DUnsafe Driving
Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
14
2× · sev 7
- 2393.9A-LHLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 3393.11A1-LCHLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
6
1× · sev 6
- 4396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
4
1× · sev 4
- 5392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
2
2×
- 6393.11A1-LLPLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - License plate lamp missing
2
1× · sev 2
- 7393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 8391.41A
Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLED
State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLIFTA
State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 2 states
- OH23
- PA7
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.
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 34% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 21%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 12%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 15%
- Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 45% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× · 34%
- 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× · 9%
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× · 13%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× · 13%
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× · 9%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× · 9%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
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.
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
- 393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
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 NHTSA25 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
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
1
Tow-away
1
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi16 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi38 drivers
- Intrastate · 100+ mi14 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi38 drivers
- Company officer
- ANTHONY SAGARIS
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 63232595
- Registered since
- 2010-11-18
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-09-01
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 33 trucks · 9 owned tractors · 2 owned trailers · 4 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.
Data change history
Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, phone numbers or officers with 7 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
42 events- 09/01/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2026)
- 03/17/2026Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-FD7401
- 03/17/2026Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZZ1036
- 03/17/2025Insurance replaced — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA5004543
- 04/20/2024Insurance cancelled — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA5004543
- 03/17/2024Insurance replaced — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA5004543
- 03/17/2022Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 7K229064
- 03/17/2018Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0000003-04
- 02/20/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/26/2018)
- 03/29/2017PROPERTY BROKER — WITHDRAWN
- 03/17/2017Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0000003-03
- 02/21/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/16/2017)
- 03/17/2016Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0000003-02
- 02/19/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/14/2016)
- 03/17/2015Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0000003-01
- 02/18/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/17/2015)
- 05/22/2014Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0000003-01
- 04/25/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/28/2014)
- 03/17/2014Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA000000300
- 12/11/2013Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0000003-00
- 11/14/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/22/2013)
- 06/21/2013Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0000003-00
- 06/21/2013Insurance cancelled — NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LGC-CA-0010580-1
- 05/28/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/24/2013)
- 03/17/2013Insurance replaced — NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LGC-CA-0010580-1
- 03/17/2013Insurance cancelled — NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LGC-CA-0010580-0
- 02/19/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/18/2013)
- 03/17/2012Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 1414ICEFINFR10017075-001
- 03/17/2012Insurance cancelled — NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LGC-CA-0010187-1
- 02/21/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/21/2012)
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
- 2026-09-01
- Reported mileage
- 7,081 mi (2026)
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