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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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KIVA UNITED ENERGY INC
USDOT 2533685 · MC880770 · EIN 77-0249863 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
10281 S STATE STREET, SANDY, UT, 84070
(801) 886-8700 · DARREN PAHL
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
88 / 40
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
88 / 273
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Travelers Property Casualty Company of America — $2M BIPD · policy 4295L832 · eff 04/16/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate2.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance175 pts
Unsafe Driving77 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance21 pts
Other15 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 25 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
CA58
UT13
NM5
AZ4
WY2
NV2
GA1
AL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.66 | 0.66 | ≈20–27% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.70 | 1.65 | ≈15–19% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.14 | 0.14 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30 · 4 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Kern County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Kern County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 52% · Phone / texting 39% · Seat belt 9%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 43% (1 OOS) · Tires 26% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19%
• 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”
Projected: could improve up to 9 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: 12 inspections, 7 violations, 1 OOS, 8 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 57%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45D-B, 393.11B-CSRIGRR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.275).
2. Other2 viol · 29%
393.47A-LJN, 393.47E
✓ 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
3. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 14%
177.817A-HMPSPMC
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 56 vehicles seen in inspections
28 truck24 trailer3 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
DARREN PAHL
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
40
Registered since
2014-08-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIVA ENERGY INC | 467520 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: KIVA ENERGY INC (USDOT 467520, 1992).
Activity history (recent)
05/07/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.3M mi reported (2025)
06/26/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
05/28/2024 — Insurance name changed — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 4295L832
05/28/2024 — Insurance name changed — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy TL2-691-473591-01
04/16/2024 — Insurance filed — Travelers Property Casualty Company of America
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 4295L832
04/16/2024 — Insurance ended — Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
policy TL2-691-473591-01
03/07/2024 — Insurance filed — Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TL2-691-473591-01
03/07/2024 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy TL2-691-473591-01
03/07/2024 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 4295L832
02/28/2024 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MMT H25548607
11/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MMT H09063602
12/13/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068938609
11/16/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/23/2018)
10/02/2018 — Insurance replaced — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068938609
10/02/2018 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MMT H09063602
06/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068864485
06/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068938609
10/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068780119
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/2533685.