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KW EXPRESS INC
Belding, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 188632 · MC 147275
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 14 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-147275 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
8.3% OOS · 19 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC147275
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 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
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
February 13, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
October 31, 2011
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
6100 Belding Rd, Belding, MI 48809
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Brandon Warner Cindy Warner
Officer 2
Kirk Warner
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
8.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
12 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 21st percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving6
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)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (19)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJA6CK47LY61720 | 0 | Clean |
| June 8, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXA7BDXEDFS1012 | 0 | Clean |
| April 14, 2026 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVXA7CG49DAL3741 | 0 | Clean |
| October 16, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJA6CKX7LX29996 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| October 7, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 4V4NC9EJ3SN687701 | 1 | Passed |
| September 1, 2025 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVXA7CG97LZ23667 | 2 | Passed |
| July 9, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXA7CG2GDGZ5975 | 0 | Clean |
| June 29, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVXA7CG69DAL3742 | 1 | Passed |
| April 15, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | E8D1 · 3ALXA7CG8FDGK2253 | 1 | Passed |
| February 10, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJBBCK35LN52470 | 1 | Passed |
| February 5, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJBBCK35LN52470 | 0 | Clean |
| October 22, 2024 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJA6CKX7LX29996 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 19 inspection records
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
4
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 |
| August 1, 2024 | OH | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
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
~14
of 20 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
9
Tractor
4
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 | — | 1FVXA7CG49DAL3741 | 2 | — |
| E8d1 | — | 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 | — | 1FVXA7CG69DAL3742 | 1 | — |
Show all 24 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freightlin | — | 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 | — | 3ALXA7BDXEDFS1012 | 1 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXA7CG0GDGZ5974 | 1 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXA7CG2GDGZ5975 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | — | 3ALXA7CG3EDFT2894 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ3SN687701 | 1 | — |
| Mcoa | — | 5MAPA4529FA032213 | 1 | — |
| Mckt | — | 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.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2011 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| October 31, 2011 | Inactive Revoked | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| 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 |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · CNA Insurance Companies | |
| Cargo | Cancelled · CNA Insurance Companies | |
| Broker's Surety Bond | Cancelled · CNA Insurance Companies | |
| Cargo | Cancelled · LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | |
| Cargo | Cancelled · LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · Auto-Owners Insurance Company | |
| Cargo | Cancelled · Federal Insurance Company | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | |
| September 27, 2011 | BROKER | On Record |
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