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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 23, 2026
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KSX TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3096024 · MC74706 · EIN 81-4202263 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
910 HWY M47, HARLAN, IA, 51537
(712) 267-1039 · MICHAEL WILLIAMS
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
38 / 36
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
33 / 132
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy A3376021 · eff 11/16/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance93 pts
Unsafe Driving39 pts
Other15 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 32 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.75C-OOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.11TU | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 396.3A1-LC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
IA23
NE6
MO2
SD1
AR1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.94 | 0.94 | ≈8–15% | 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 | 6.62 | 6.27 | ≈70–74% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-11. “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 Woodbury County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Woodbury County, IA 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 100%
• 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 6 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 54% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 37% (1 OOS) · Tires 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”
Projected: could improve up to 45 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, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 67%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
✓ 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 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.965).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.705).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 60 vehicles seen in inspections
24 truck24 trailer11 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL WILLIAMS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
23.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
36
Registered since
2018-02-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 75 carriers
Shares identifiers with 75 carriers (16 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORY REISZ TRUCKING LLC | 2354720 | 4 VINs | strong |
| A & R TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4090808 | 3 VINs | strong |
| DJD TRUCKING LLC | 3969993 | 3 VINs | strong |
| 5M TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2280325 | officer | strong |
| AHTRAM SERVICES CORP | 2523555 | officer | strong |
| ARTISTIC BUILDERS INC | 2297295 | officer | strong |
| BETTER THAN EVER TRUCKING INC | 1137305 | officer | strong |
| BROKETOWROLLBACKSERVICE LLC | 3100881 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: BETTER THAN EVER TRUCKING INC (USDOT 1137305, 2003).
Activity history (recent)
03/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
23.5M mi reported (2025)
11/16/2022 — Insurance filed — SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A3376021
11/16/2022 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy FPK BAN 3006443430
01/22/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
02/10/2018 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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