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KW EXPRESS INC
Belding, MI
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 188632 · MC 147275
Active
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 31 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-147275 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Auto-owners Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
9.1% OOS · 21 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC147275
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
31 yrs, 8 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 21 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC147275
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
Auto-Owners Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 54-772694-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
188632
MC Number
MC-147275
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 13, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
February 2, 1995
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
6100 Belding Rd, Belding, MI 48809
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kirk Warner
Officer 2
Brandon Warner Cindy Warner
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
21
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
9.1% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
23rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| May 19, 2025 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| February 16, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | Other · Dark - Not Lighted · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI7
GA3
OH3
IL1
IN1
MO1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (24)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 20 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
12
Flatbed
9
Semi-trailer
2
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A21KR048177 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A27JR043936 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CKX7LX29996 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK35LN52470 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FVXA7CG49DAL3741 | 2 | — |
| E8d1 | Tractor | 3ALXA7CG8FDGK2253 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323TBC16006 | 1 | — |
| 2008 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y2808RG42205 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK47LY61720 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FVXA7CG69DAL3742 | 1 | — |
Show all 24 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FVXA7CG97LZ23667 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A25HR041161 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A2XKR048176 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A29JR045526 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7BDXEDFS1012 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7CG0GDGZ5974 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7CG2GDGZ5975 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7CG3EDFT2894 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ3SN687701 | 1 | — |
| Mcoa | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4529FA032213 | 1 | — |
| Mckt | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4828GA035228 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MC125311G3157559 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MC125318G3157624 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MC12531XG3157625 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (21)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | W132008456 | JOPLIN MO | II | — | — | ANCHOR GLASS CONTAINER HENRYETTA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK47LY61720 1DW1A5323TBC16006 |
MI RB99840 MI F330600 |
| June 8, 2026 | 9667001469 | CHESTERTON IN | III | — | — | WAKEFIELDVETTE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN MANAC TRAILERS USA |
3ALXA7BDXEDFS1012 5MC125311G3157559 |
MI RB92832 MI E497082 |
| April 14, 2026 | 1466000280 | VALDOSTA GA | III | 1 | — | SOLAR MOUNTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN REITNOUER INC |
1FVXA7CG49DAL3741 1RNF53A27JR043936 |
MI RC06776 MI E497085 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| October 16, 2025 | HUGHB03322 | EB SCALE, MI | II | 1 | 1 | WEBCO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
1FUJA6CKX7LX29996 1RNF53A27JR043936 |
MI RB92826 MI E497085 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| October 7, 2025 | MYERD01625 | I-96 E @ GRAND LEDGE REST AREA, MI | III | 1 | — | METRA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK MANAC TRAILERS USA |
4V4NC9EJ3SN687701 5MC12531XG3157625 |
MI RC49024 MI RC49024 |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| September 1, 2025 | 1462000242 | SPARKS GA | III | 2 | — | AT BELDING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN REITNOUER INC |
1FVXA7CG97LZ23667 1RNF53A21KR048177 |
MI RB92835 MI D992578 |
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| July 9, 2025 | MOREM05972 | MOUNT HOPE HWY, MI | III | 1 | — | EAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT MANAC TRAILERS USA |
3ALXA7CG2GDGZ5975 5MC125318G3157624 |
MI RB92825 MI E552443 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| June 29, 2025 | I031100052 | ANDERSONVILLE TN | III | 1 | — | EXTRUDED ALUMINUM COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN REITNOUER INC |
1FVXA7CG69DAL3742 1RNF53A21KR048177 |
MI RC49024 MI D992578 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| April 15, 2025 | KAATZ00512 | W/B I 69 @ S STATE RD, MI | II | 2 | — | S/C | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
E8D1 MCOA |
3ALXA7CG8FDGK2253 5MAPA4529FA032213 |
MI RB92830 MI D182353 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| February 10, 2025 | BURGM06528 | AIIRPORT RD, MI | III | 1 | — | EAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
1FUJBBCK35LN52470 1RNF48A2XKR048176 |
MI RC24910 MI E497079 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| EXTRUDED ALUMINUM | 3 | June 29, 2025 |
| EAC | 2 | July 9, 2025 |
| ANCHOR GLASS CONTAINER HENRYETTA | 1 | June 23, 2026 |
| WAKEFIELDVETTE | 1 | June 8, 2026 |
| SOLAR MOUNTS | 1 | April 14, 2026 |
| WEBCO | 1 | October 16, 2025 |
| METRA | 1 | October 7, 2025 |
| AT BELDING | 1 | September 1, 2025 |
| MERSEN | 1 | February 5, 2025 |
| TUCKAHOE TURF | 1 | October 22, 2024 |
| MASTERS MACHINE CO | 1 | August 23, 2024 |
| PORTWATCH LOGISTICS LLC | 1 | July 23, 2024 |
2 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2011 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| October 31, 2011 | Inactive Revoked | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| February 2, 1995 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| January 3, 1989 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| October 18, 1984 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 18, 1984 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 28, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 24, 1981 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 17, 1980 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 18, 1980 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 27, 2011 | BROKER | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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1059 HARRIMAN CT, West Chester, PA, 19380-1330
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