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KCH LEASE INC
Rancho Dominguez, CA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
71.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 94% 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 3159402 · MC 1072953
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 2019
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1072953 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Starstone National Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
71.4% OOS · 10 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
71.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 94% 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 2 yrs, 1 mo since reinstatement on October 3, 2024; first granted November 29, 2019 (6 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1072953
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy AM37000458-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3159402
MC Number
MC-1072953
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 15, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 11, 2018
Authority First Granted
November 29, 2019
Authority Reinstated
October 3, 2024
Annual Mileage
270,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2910 E Pacific Commerce Dr, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Ki S Kim
Cargo Types
General FreightIntermodal
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
71.4% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
94th 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 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA7
AZ1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Container Chassis
4
Tractor
4
Dry Van
1
Incomplete Chassis
1
Intermodal Chassis
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGED52FLGG9517 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1ND811003 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Trinity Industries | Incomplete Chassis · 42 ft | 14JCG4205EC443473 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626LT161388 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV8HSHY7748 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S96T330420 | 1 | 1 |
| Volv | Tractor | 4V4NC9T7KN217335 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Armor Chassis | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 5AXCG402XXR144166 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 28 ft | LJRC2826451002884 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 28 ft | LJRC2826941004807 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimc | Intermodal Chassis | LJRC41266JT020352 | 1 | 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 (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 | 1020900662 | TONOPAH AZ | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
PETERBILT TRINITY INDUSTRIES |
1XPBD49X1ND811003 14JCG4205EC443473 |
CA ZP42115 ME 3626539 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| April 24, 2026 | UFOR004524 | CARSON SCALES NORTHBOUND, CA | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJGED52FLGG9517 |
CA 9G06640 |
| April 9, 2026 | NF35001443 | SAN ONOFRE NB IF, CA | I | 4 | 3 | — | Straight Truck Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC |
1FUJGED52FLGG9517 LJRC41266JT020352 |
CA 9G06640 ME 3830512 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.126B-CIM | OOSIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 2, 2026 | NF6O001114 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | I | 2 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
PETERBILT CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1XPBD49X1ND811003 LJRC2826451002884 |
CA ZP42115 ME 2516226 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| February 2, 2026 | ND3G007171 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | II | 3 | 2 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
3AKJGLDV8HSHY7748 LJRC2826941004807 |
CA 9G29778 ME 2427072 |
| 393.75A2-TFBB | OOSTires - Front, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| December 16, 2025 | UDSS003602 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | III | — | — | SETTON PISTACHIO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X1ND811003 1GR1A0626LT161388 |
CA ZP42115 CA 4WD3519 |
| November 4, 2025 | UFOR004155 | 405 NB CARSON SCALES, CA | II | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJGED52FLGG9517 3H3C412S96T330420 |
CA 9G06640 ME 4118309 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| August 28, 2024 | NARU006764 | MOUNTAIN PASS, CA | IV | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLV ARMOR CHASSIS |
4V4NC9T7KN217335 5AXCG402XXR144166 |
CA 9H00767 ME 3057958 |
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| January 4, 2024 | UETI000566 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | III | 2 | 1 | US COLD STORAGE | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER STRI |
3AKJGLDV8HSHY7748 7400P597103 |
CA 9G29778 ME 2615249 |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| December 12, 2023 | NC4W005305 | SAN ONOFRE NB IF, CA | I | 6 | 4 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER JIND |
3AKJGLDV8HSHY7748 LV1GV40273S105370 |
CA 9G29778 ME 2328744 |
| 383.95A | OOSViolating airbrake restriction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 383.25A1 | OOSLearner's Permit (CLP) - Is not accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL that is fully authorized to operate the CMV. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2AU | State Operating Authority violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SETTON PISTACHIO | 1 | December 16, 2025 |
| US COLD STORAGE | 1 | January 4, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2024 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| September 30, 2024 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| September 27, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 24, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 17, 2019 | DISMISSED | Household Goods Contract Carrier |
| November 29, 2019 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 28, 2024 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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