K & S CARRIERS 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 202658 inspections · 25 violations (0 OOS) · 0% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
16
4× · sev 4
- 2392.2-SLLS4Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
10
1× · sev 10
- 3395.34A1-ELDDFNHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours
5
1× · sev 5
- 4393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
4
1× · sev 4
- 5392.2MINot in SMS
Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation
1
1×
- 6395.22GHours-of-Service Compliance
Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver
1
1× · sev 1
- 7395.8A
HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
1
1×
- 8395.30B1-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
1
1× · sev 1
- 9395.24C2III-ELDSDNHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
1
1× · sev 1
- 10392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- WI11
- IL4
- OH4
- MN2
- KS2
- KY1
- MI1
- TN1
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.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Medium impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 58% is close to the 65% intervention line — worth getting ahead of before it crosses.
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim3× · 69%
- 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× · 16%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 5%
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× · 5%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
A high share of violations are occurring in WI
Medium impact12 of 24 violations in the last 12 months (50%) came from inspections in WI. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from WI 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 impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 55% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit7× · 41%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 23%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 22%
- 392.2-SLLIPState/Local Laws - Improper passing1× · 8%
- 392.2LCImproper lane change1× · 4%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 2%
- 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
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness 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
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 7% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× · 42%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 11%
- 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× · 11%
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× · 11%
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× · 11%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× · 11%
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× · 5%
- 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.
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
- 392.2-SLLEWA2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
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 NHTSA53 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 23 more.
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+ mi34 drivers
- Company officer
- JENNIFER J RAESE
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1993-12-02
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-02-20
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 34 trucks · 34 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, addresses or phone numbers with 6 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
19 events- 02/20/2026MCS-150 update filed
2.4M mi reported (2023)
- 10/01/2020Insurance filed — INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA 2818894
- 10/01/2020Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZB2245
- 10/01/2018Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP06534A
- 11/25/2013Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP06534A
- 10/18/2013Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP33071A
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
BIPD/Primary · policy CTP0979163
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP06534A
- 11/04/2011Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP33071A
- 10/01/2011Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP33071A
- 09/22/2005MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 09/22/2005MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 05/01/1998Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP67616A
- 03/25/1997MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (07/21/1998)
- 06/27/1996COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/26/1996)
- 06/06/1996Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9KV75
- 04/27/1996Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9KV75
- 02/28/1996MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (07/21/1998)
- 12/02/1993Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 1996-04-03
- Last review
- 1996-02-20
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-02-20
- Reported mileage
- 2,367,548 mi (2023)
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