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K & W EXPRESS LLC
Philadelphia, TN
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 86% 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 3693973 · MC 1289826
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1289826 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Accredited Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
42.9% OOS · 21 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 86% 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 2 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 44.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 21 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1289826
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 2-CWH-TN-19-S0128645-02
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3693973
MC Number
MC-1289826
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 31, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 4, 2021
Authority Reinstated
February 14, 2024
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
2761 Hwy 11 N, Philadelphia, TN 37846
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Elizabeth Queen
Officer 2
Tammy White
Cargo Types
General FreightRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
21
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance34
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service14
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate44.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (23.7pp higher)
42.9% of 14 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
86th 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
7 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
6 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2026 | MT | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT5
SD3
IL2
WA2
CO1
IA1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0629HW703539 | 8 | 3 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB008JDJP6901 | 6 | 2 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR4CSBH5040 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623MW229372 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD65GSGT4316 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0629FB701133 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | 0057002186 | SELAH WA | III | 1 | 1 | DOMEX SUPERFRESH GROWERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLD65GSGT4316 1GRAA0629HW703539 |
TN V3169HY TN 162983T |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| June 4, 2026 | 5000910062 | I-64 E/B, IL | III | — | — | DOMEX SUPERFRESH GROWERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLD65GSGT4316 1GRAA0629FB701133 |
TN V3169HY TN 214778T |
| May 28, 2026 | 0763002657 | QUINCY WA | III | — | — | MONSON FRUIT CO LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3ALXFB008JDJP6901 1GRAA0629HW703539 |
TN S4331HY TN 162983T |
| April 5, 2026 | 000P13RQM4 | 14 - I29 NB MM 12 PERCIVAL, IA | II | 6 | 1 | PILGRIMS PRIDE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR4CSBH5040 1GRAA0629HW703539 |
TN U1158HY TN 162983T |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| February 25, 2026 | 5620002839 | JEFFERSON SD | II | — | — | MOHAWK INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR4CSBH5040 1GRAA0629HW703539 |
TN U1158HY TN 162983T |
| February 7, 2026 | U574201822 | BROADUS MT | II | 4 | 1 | SKONE & CONNORS ONIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3ALXFB008JDJP6901 1GRAA0629FB701133 |
TN S4331HY TN 214778T |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55E-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 | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 28, 2025 | 4292930358 | I-57, IL | III | — | — | AMERICOLD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLD65GSGT4316 1GRAA0629FB701133 |
TN V3169HY TN 214778T |
| July 23, 2025 | CV42256187 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 6 | — | DOMEX SUPERFRESH GROWERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3ALXFB008JDJP6901 1GR1A0623MW229372 |
TN S4331HY TN 073680T |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 26, 2025 | 4048002041 | POST FALLS ID | I | 5 | 2 | DOMEX SUPERFRESH GROWERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLD65GSGT4316 1GRAA0629HW703539 |
TN V3169HY TN 162983T |
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 25, 2025 | 5740000797 | WALL SD | II | 4 | 1 | ELDER LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3ALXFB008JDJP6901 1GR1A0623MW229372 |
TN TEMPORY TN 073680T |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DOMEX SUPERFRESH GROWERS | 4 | August 3, 2026 |
| MONSON FRUIT CO LLC | 1 | May 28, 2026 |
| PILGRIMS PRIDE | 1 | April 5, 2026 |
| MOHAWK INDUSTRIES | 1 | February 25, 2026 |
| SKONE & CONNORS ONIONS | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| AMERICOLD | 1 | November 28, 2025 |
| ELDER LOGISTICS | 1 | June 25, 2025 |
| CIMBAR RESOURCES INC | 1 | March 13, 2025 |
| KRAFT HEINZ FOODS CO | 1 | January 29, 2025 |
| WSC SOLUTIONS | 1 | December 15, 2024 |
| I CCSINTERCHANGE GROUP INC. | 1 | November 6, 2024 |
| TORAY COMPOSITE MATERIALS | 1 | September 16, 2024 |
4 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 22, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 11, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 14, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 8, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 13, 2021 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 4, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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