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K-WAY EXPRESS INC
Winsted, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 263306 · MC 166956
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 33 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-166956 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
5.6% OOS · 100 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 33 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 10.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 100 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC166956
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Arch Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ZACAT6010009
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
263306
MC Number
MC-166956
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 8, 1985
Authority Granted
February 22, 1993
Annual Mileage
3,375,266 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1300 6th St S, Winsted, MN 55395-7501
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Koch
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatU.S. Mail
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
5.6% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
54 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
10.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 13th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
100
Driver Inspections
68
Vehicle Inspections
57
Total OOS Orders
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance55
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate10.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (100)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | 2431005255 | HUDSON WI | I | 5 | 1 | AMERICOLD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY |
3ALXGF009LDLG8234 1UYVS2537GU600503 |
MN PAS3592 MN 2206STR |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 10, 2026 | CV41517041 | WADDY, KY | III | — | — | DAHL TECH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR1PSUK9612 1JJV532D9JL039637 |
MN PZA2804 MN 5252STS |
| August 7, 2026 | 2443002505 | SPRING GREEN WI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR3MSMC3513 1GRAP0625HK269657 |
MN PZB9969 WI 3295STY |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 31, 2026 | 5450003483 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | — | — | KWAY WAREHOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EH9LN232236 1JJV532D0TL653480 |
MN PAS9070 MN STC5744 |
| July 21, 2026 | 0395000837 | LE SUEUR MN | III | 1 | — | HAMEL MAPLE SYRUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9GH35N390667 1JJV532D6PL362522 |
MN PAN4788 MN 5020STZ |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 19, 2026 | 0485001087 | ROCHESTER MN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
5KJJBWDR7RPVE3388 1UYFS24835A526206 |
MN PAV9784 MN STA8803 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 9, 2026 | TR94000887 | DEVILS LAKE ND | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN WABASH VANS |
3ALXGF004LDLG8237 1JJV532D3JL039634 |
MN PAS3595 MN 1849STR |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 29, 2026 | 239J000003 | IA, IA | III | 2 | — | GRAIN PROCESSING CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR3PSUK9613 1UYVS2530GU600505 |
MN PAW4565 MN 2208STR |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| May 14, 2026 | 1665001539 | WEST LAKELAND MN | I | 7 | — | UNITED ALLOY INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGLD59GSGY1422 1JJV532D4PL362521 |
MN PAP2800 MN 5019STZ |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 7, 2026 | 000P123HDK | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD, IA | II | — | — | ANDERSON CHEMICAL COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WABASH VANS |
3ALXGF000LDLG8235 1JJV532D0KL114792 |
MN PAS3593 MN 9576STT |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANDERSON CHEMICAL COMPANY | 7 | May 7, 2026 |
| VERTECH LABS | 5 | April 28, 2026 |
| EMCO | 4 | March 23, 2026 |
| DAHL TECH | 2 | August 10, 2026 |
| VER TEC LABS | 2 | March 19, 2026 |
| SAFE BASEMENT | 2 | February 25, 2026 |
| BERNATELLO'S PIZZA, INC | 2 | July 10, 2025 |
| APPLEGATE GREENFIBER | 2 | January 3, 2024 |
| AMERICOLD | 1 | August 25, 2026 |
| KWAY WAREHOUSE | 1 | July 31, 2026 |
| HAMEL MAPLE SYRUP | 1 | July 21, 2026 |
| GRAIN PROCESSING CORP | 1 | May 29, 2026 |
44 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
15 of 31 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 55 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 55 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 55 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 55 inspections
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
0
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 | WI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| June 18, 2025 | MN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 15, 2025 | WI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
| November 21, 2024 | WI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN22
WI9
IA6
SD5
IN4
MT4
and 13 more states
Fleet & Equipment (76)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~30
of 60 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~46
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
37
Tractor
30
Semi-trailer
5
Flatbed
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3MSMC3513 | 7 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXGF002KDKJ7724 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537M2205101 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5PSUK9614 | 5 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530M2205103 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531K2650804 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1PSUK9612 | 4 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXGF003KDKJ7716 | 4 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXGF004LDLG8237 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530GU600505 | 3 | — |
Show all 76 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHTDV3KLKG7871 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0623KK102609 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1NL299049 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2PL362520 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9JL039637 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533K2650805 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534M2205105 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538K2650802 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD59GSGY1422 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGND67FDGR5908 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1MSMC3512 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1RSVC1155 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4JSJS1390 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5MSMC3514 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXMSMC3511 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXGF000LDLG8235 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXGF002LDLG8236 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9LN232236 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GH86N408422 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR7RPVE3388 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0628KK102606 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA062XKK102610 | 1 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0625HK269657 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP06278T540437 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GRDM0623HH730535 | 1 | — |
| Gdan | Semi-trailer | 1GRDM0626JH105021 | 1 | — |
| Gdan | Semi-trailer | 1GRDM9623JH104946 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0KL114792 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0TL653477 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0TL653480 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1TL653472 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2PL362517 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3EL823074 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3JL039634 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4JL063392 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4KL114794 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4PL362521 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4TL653479 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5JL039635 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6EL823070 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6GL914956 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6JL039630 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6PL362522 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7GL914951 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7JL039636 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A25DR026623 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A2XGR040246 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24835A526206 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532M2205104 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533GU600501 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539GU600504 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539M2205102 | 1 | — |
| Utility | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS5234M2205105 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3PSUK9613 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6MSML7331 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8MSML7332 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV6KSKG4127 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7007FDGK5216 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7008FDGC4796 | 1 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7009FDGK5217 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7009JDJT5026 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXGF009KDKJ7722 | 1 | — |
| Bb | Semi-trailer | 4L5AB4222SF073059 | 1 | — |
| Crtx | Semi-trailer | 4L5AB4237PF065801 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GH35N390667 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH7LN264493 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| November 23, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 12, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 22, 1993 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 22, 1993 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| March 1, 1989 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 22, 1983 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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