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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 848317· MC372575· CARRIER· EIN 57-1088430
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KC TRANSPORT INC

45 BRIGHTHOP RD, TRENTON, SC, 29847-2301(803) 663-9239kctransportinc@aol.comCHARLOTTE KNOWLES
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company
Vehicle OOS
14.8%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
2
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
96
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
2 crashes in the last 24 months

A 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.

Authority & insurance

MC372575

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$1M required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 06/01/2023
Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company· policy CPP135201A
Authority history (19) ▾
05/05/2020COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/28/2020)
05/16/2016COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/09/2016)
05/14/2012COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2012)
04/11/2011COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/29/2011)
02/22/2011COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/21/2011)
04/12/2010COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/10/2010)
07/01/2009COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2009)
08/12/2008COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/13/2008)
06/04/2008COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/01/2008)
03/10/2008COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/28/2008)
08/10/2007COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/13/2007)
06/04/2007COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/22/2007)
03/09/2007COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/28/2007)
07/17/2006COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/18/2006)
03/09/2006COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/05/2006)
06/06/2005COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/01/2005)
03/09/2005COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/04/2005)
07/26/2002COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/31/2002)
01/06/2000MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history15 insurers on record
Filing timeline (64) ▾
  1. PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2021 → 06/01/2023
  2. SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2020 → 06/01/2021
  3. PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2021 → 06/01/2021
  4. PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2020 → 06/26/2020
  5. PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2020 → 06/01/2020
  6. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2018 → 06/01/2020
  7. PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2020 → 06/01/2020
  8. ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/09/2017 → 06/27/2018
  9. ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/09/2017 → 06/01/2018
  10. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/09/2016 → 06/09/2017
  11. HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$2MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/09/2015 → 06/10/2016
  12. HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$3MCancelled
    BIPD/Excess · eff 06/09/2015 → 06/10/2016
  13. HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$2MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/09/2015 → 06/09/2016
  14. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/04/2014 → 07/02/2015
  15. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/04/2014 → 06/09/2015

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle61 inspections · 14.8% OOS · National 22%
Driver78 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

78 inspections · 27 violations (2 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.

78
Inspections
27
Violations
2
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

14
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 3 states

  • SC27
  • GA2
  • NC1

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.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in Aiken County, SC

Medium impact

13 of 35 violations in the last 12 months (37%) came from inspections in Aiken County, SC. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Aiken County, SC 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

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 36% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing8 violations (24 mo)
Speeding3 viol51%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 27%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 24%
Following / lane / reckless4 viol37%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 20%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× · 17%
Seat belt1 viol12%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 12%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 19 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • 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

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 26% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing32 violations · 9 OOS (24 mo)
Brakes5 OOS20 viol60%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× · 15%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× · 11%
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× · 8%
Tires4 OOS4 viol24%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× · 24%
Wheels / rims3 viol5%
  • 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective2× · 4%
  • 393.70B1I-CDPBFL-LT20Coupling - Mounting plate or pivot bracket has 20% or less of the fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× · 1%
Speeding1 viol3%
  • 393.82-SMSpeedometer - Inoperative or defective1× · 3%
What to do
  • 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”
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 19 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

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.

▲ Trending worse
9
Inspections
17
Violations
0
Out-of-service
2
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 35%Other 35%Hazardous Materials Compliance 18%Unsafe Driving 12%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
6 violations · 35% of recent
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
Do this
  • 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
2Other
6 violations · 35% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLEWA1×2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
  • 392.2-SLLS1×2State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
  • 393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
Do this
  • Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
  • Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3Hazardous Materials Compliance
3 violations · 18% of recent
  • 178.345-8D-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 rear-end protection.
  • 172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red
  • 177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain
Do this
  • Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
  • Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
392.2-SLLEWA1×2392.2-SLLS1×2
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

104
Inspections
100
Violations
15
Out-of-service
396
CSA points
42
Crashes
3
States
cleanviolOOS

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 NHTSA

36 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

20 truck 16 trailer
2023 PETERBILT 389seen 8×
1XPXD49X6PD859816· P778884 SC
2014 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 8×
1PMA24525E5011212· 96122PT SC
2026 PETERBILT 589seen 7×
1XPED49X2TD804670· A013432 SC
2022 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 6×
1PMKA4420N7117435· 79522PT SC
2020 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 6×
1PMKA4420L7107100· 52217PT SC
2026 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 6×
1PMKA4425T7177837· 112589PT SC
2005 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 6×
1PMA2442155004100· PT74700 SC
2023 PETERBILT 389seen 5×
1XPXD49X2PD859814· P778854 SC
2006 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 5×
1PMA2442865004709· 112581PT SC
2024 PETERBILT 389seen 5×
1XPXD49X3RD603457· P770537 SC
2015 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 4×
1PMA24423F5014189· 112582PT SC
2026 PETERBILT 589seen 4×
1XPED49XXTD805386· A013462 SC
2026 PETERBILT 589seen 4×
1XPED49X1TD805387· A013485 SC
2022 PETERBILT 389seen 3×
1XPXD49X6ND802707· A007289 SC
2024 PETERBILT 389seen 3×
1XPXD49X0RD664460· A003532 SC
2001 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 3×
1PMA2442115002549· PT56311 SC
2024 PETERBILT 389seen 3×
1XPXD49X5RD603458· P780772 SC
2022 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 3×
1PMKA4423N7114870· 73357PT SC
2024 PETERBILT 389seen 3×
1XPXD49X1RD603456· P784653 SC
2018 MAC MACseen 3×
558MTBR2XJK004214· 92298PT SC
2020 PETERBILT 389seen 3×
1XPXD49X9LD723030· A011566 SC
2023 PETERBILT 389seen 3×
1XPXD49X1PD859819· P781833 SC
2015 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 3×
1PMA24422F5014183· 6961PT SC
2022 PETERBILT 389seen 2×
1XPXD49X4ND810224· P772024 SC
2013 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 2×
1PMA24421D5012454· 92076PT SC
2023 PETERBILT 389
1XPXD49X8PD859817· P780711 SC
2015 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailer
1PMA24424F5014184· 6966PT SC
2021 PETERBILT 389
1XPXD49X8MD744565· P772098 SC
2021 PETERBILT 389
1XPXD49X7MD748283· P781890 SC
2001 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailer
1PMA2452315002678· PT59215 SC

+ 6 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

2

Tow-away

1

Injury

1

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
21
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
21
21 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
1.6M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi21 drivers
Company officer
CHARLOTTE KNOWLES
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
Registered since
2000-01-10
Last MCS-150 update
2026-03-19
Census status
Active

Fleet: 21 trucks.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Activity history

80 events
  1. 03/19/2026MCS-150 update filed

    1.6M mi reported (2025)

  2. 06/01/2023Insurance filed — Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CPP135201A

  3. 06/01/2023Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy AN-100041

  4. 06/01/2021Insurance replaced — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy AN-100040

  5. 06/01/2021Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy AN-100041

  6. 06/26/2020Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy AV-100040

  7. 06/01/2020Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy AV-100040

  8. 06/01/2020Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MCP40498A

  9. 05/05/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/28/2020)

  10. 06/27/2018Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy PRA0214535

  11. 06/01/2018Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy PRA0214535

  12. 06/09/2017Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08508301

  13. 06/10/2016Insurance cancelled — HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy EAGCT000198015

  14. 06/09/2016Insurance replaced — HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy EAGCT000198015

  15. 05/16/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/09/2016)

  16. 07/02/2015Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07420000

  17. 06/09/2015Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07420000

  18. 11/04/2014Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07420000

  19. 12/24/2013Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07420000

  20. 08/07/2013Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07420000

  21. 06/09/2013Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy GLA5509693

  22. 06/09/2012Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA06682700

  23. 05/14/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2012)

  24. 05/08/2011Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA04791602

  25. 04/11/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/29/2011)

  26. 03/21/2011Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON

    CARGO · policy 2987RNS10NA041820156

  27. 02/22/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/21/2011)

  28. 05/08/2010Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA04791601

  29. 05/08/2010Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA04791602

  30. 04/12/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/10/2010)

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2004-05-18
Last review
2022-12-28
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-03-19
Reported mileage
1,560,082 mi (2025)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 21, 2026, 5:47 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.