VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 23, 2026
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KPO LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 2892300 · MC971615 · EIN 47-2226948 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2125 W 162ND ST, MARKHAM, IL, 60428
(312) 940-5051 · PAUL KULBABA
71
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 44.4% — well above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
20 / 15
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
33 / 194
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy AM37000429-00 · eff 07/12/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate44.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance101 pts
Unsafe Driving56 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol36 pts
Other17 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 40 | |
| 392.4A-DOSP | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 396.3A1BOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
IL9
IN5
PA2
NC2
TN2
OH2
GA1
IA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.12 | 2.12 | ≈24–31% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.07 | 0.07 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.52 | 0.55 | ≈41–48% | ▲ worse |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.73 | 9.80 | ≈85–89% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07. “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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 46% (3 OOS) · Tires 30% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 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 42 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Clarke County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Clarke County, IA 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 71% · Speeding 29%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 17 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
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 17 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: 6 inspections, 9 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Other6 viol · 67%
395.8A ×4, 390.21TC-MC, 392.2-SLL
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 22%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.59).
3. Controlled Substances/Alcohol1 viol · 1 OOS · 11%
392.4A-DOSP
✓ Reinforce zero tolerance on duty and the testing policy
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.39).
Repeat offenders: 395.8A ×4
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2026 | MERRILLVILLE, IN | ✓ | ||
| 03/13/2026 | WEST CHICAGO TWP, IL | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 46 vehicles seen in inspections
26 truck19 trailer1 passenger car
Company profile
Officer
PAUL KULBABA
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2016-05-19
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 24 carriers
Shares identifiers with 24 carriers (22 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPO GROUP LLC | 3643810 | officer | strong |
| CADENCE PREMIER CARGO INC | 1861195 | 2 VINs | medium |
| DOT TRANSPORTATION INC | 424023 | 2 VINs | medium |
| AF EXPRESS TOWING INC | 4090785 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/16/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.9M mi reported (2025)
08/10/2025 — Insurance cancelled — TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 29T100479
07/12/2025 — Insurance filed — STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AM37000429-00
07/12/2025 — Insurance replaced — TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 29T100479
07/12/2024 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0199825001
07/12/2022 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA0889690
07/12/2019 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN244195
07/12/2018 — Insurance replaced — COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP
BIPD/Primary · policy CHL 01-01339-17
07/12/2017 — Insurance replaced — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC 00001-05445-16
07/19/2016 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
05/19/2016 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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