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K & T EXPRESS INC
Ontario, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
100.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2547892 · MC 887179
No Safety Rating
Active 12 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-887179 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
100.0% OOS · 8 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
100.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC887179
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN418091
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2547892
MC Number
MC-887179
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 7, 2014
Authority Granted
October 29, 2014
Annual Mileage
120,188 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Ontario, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (94.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
100.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
99th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR3
AZ2
CA1
IL1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533GG770503 | 7 | 5 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR8JSJM2541 | 7 | 5 |
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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2026 | 8220000798 | VAN BUREN AR | II | 2 | 1 | HUSSMANN CHINO FIXTURES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR8JSJM2541 1UYVS2533GG770503 |
CA ZP02915 CA 4PR7497 |
| 391.11B2-S | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.1 | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | NCTP002177 | CA, CA | V | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR8JSJM2541 1UYVS2533GG770503 |
CA ZP02915 CA 4PR7497 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47D1-BPTAD-SA-1/8 | Air Disc Brake - Pad thickness (air disc brakes less than 1/8 inch) on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 7, 2026 | 7073001372 | HOLBROOK AZ | II | 1 | 1 | RED CHILI TRANSPORTATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR8JSJM2541 1UYVS2533GG770503 |
CA ZP02915 CA 4PR7497 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| November 27, 2025 | 7251001047 | PARKS AZ | I | 9 | 4 | SKYNET TRANSPORTATION INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR8JSJM2541 1UYVS2533GG770503 |
CA ZP02915 CA 4PR7497 |
| 393.41-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.41-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 9, 2025 | 4220001225 | VAN BUREN AR | II | 6 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR8JSJM2541 1UYVS2533GG770503 |
CA ZP02915 CA 4PR7497 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| 395.282IIELDDDA | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to annotate the driver's ELD record describing the driver's activity when prompted by the ELD. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| May 13, 2024 | I033AH0006 | MASON TN | III | — | — | IMPERIAL CFS, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR8JSJM2541 1UYVS2533GG770503 |
CA ZP02915 CA 4PR7497 |
| May 12, 2024 | 5590000072 | ALMA AR | III | 1 | — | UNITED RELO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR8JSJM2541 1UYVS2533GG770503 |
CA ZP02915 CA 4PR7497 |
| 392.2-INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| April 15, 2024 | 4293190055 | I-57, IL | III | 1 | 1 | SGB ENTERPRISES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR8JSJM2541 1UYVS2533GG770503 |
CA ZP02915 CA 4PR7497 |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HUSSMANN CHINO FIXTURES | 1 | August 20, 2026 |
| RED CHILI TRANSPORTATION | 1 | April 7, 2026 |
| SKYNET TRANSPORTATION INC | 1 | November 27, 2025 |
| IMPERIAL CFS, INC | 1 | May 13, 2024 |
| UNITED RELO | 1 | May 12, 2024 |
| SGB ENTERPRISES | 1 | April 15, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 13, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 11, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 14, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 9, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 16, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 7, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 13, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 10, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 13, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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