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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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K-WAY EXPRESS INC
USDOT 263306 · MC166956 · EIN 41-1452163 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1300 6TH ST S, WINSTED, MN, 55395-7501
(320) 485-2325 · JAMES KOCH
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
60 / 57
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
57 / 379
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Arch Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy ZACAT6010009 · eff 01/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance296 pts
Unsafe Driving81 pts
Other20 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 56 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 48 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 44 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MN18
WI10
ND4
IA4
CA3
SD3
MT3
KY2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.48 | 1.52 | ≈15–22% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.40 | 4.34 | ≈55–59% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 1 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 Washington County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Washington County, MN 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 impact
Speeding 72% · Other 12% · Seat belt 9%
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 11 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 41% · Lighting / lamps 30% (1 OOS) · Other 17% (1 OOS)
• 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 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: 7 inspections, 8 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 1 OOS · 63%
393.207B-AALPME-OOS, 393.53B-B, 393.48A-BIBD
✓ Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
✓ Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.3).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.11).
3. Other1 viol · 13%
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
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS2 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | WASHINGTON, WI | ✓ | ||
| 06/18/2025 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | ✓ | ||
| 01/15/2025 | MENOMONIE, WI | ✓ | ||
| 11/21/2024 | CONCORD, WI | ✓ |
Equipment — 73 vehicles seen in inspections
44 trailer19 truck10 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JAMES KOCH
Annual mileage
3.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
57
Registered since
1985-08-08
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEMTRON SUPPLY LLC | 438740 | officer | strong |
| JAMES KOCH | 1373326 | officer | strong |
| JAMES KOCH | 1647251 | officer | strong |
| JAMES KOCH | 1536134 | officer | strong |
| JAMES KOCH LLC | 777683 | officer | strong |
| KEEP ON TRUCKIN LLC | 1766318 | officer | strong |
| KOCH AUTO TRANSPORT LLC | 858290 | officer | strong |
| RHINO ATP LLC | 1375164 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
07/09/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.4M mi reported (2025)
01/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Arch Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT6010009
01/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6010008
01/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6010007
01/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6010006
01/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6010005
01/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6010004
01/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6010003
01/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6010002
01/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6010001
01/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6010000
01/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6006400
01/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — ARCH SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6003101
01/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6003100
04/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 026TU00303
09/14/2013 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP09905A
02/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP09905A
11/08/2005 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/23/2005)
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/263306.