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KA EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC
Kalamazoo, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3728086 · MC 1314909
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 0 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1314909 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated September 1, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 0 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1314909
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA870452436
Canal Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT1035012028
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3728086
MC Number
MC-1314909
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 19, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 22, 2021
Authority Reinstated
September 1, 2026
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
538 Jennison Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Avity Karera
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 2408C00631 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 1 | — | ELGIN BOOK FAIRS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGLDR2HSHY5383 1JJV532D4ML236476 |
MI RC19028 MI F013337 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| May 28, 2025 | W143000817 | CHARLESTON MO | II | 3 | — | OLD ORCHARD BRANDS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGLBG3FSGS3065 1JJV532D4ML236476 |
MI RC49242 MI F013337 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 21, 2025 | 5040000048 | SISSETON SD | III | 1 | — | UNITED SUGAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGLBG3FSGS3065 1JJV532D4ML236476 |
MI RC49242 MI F013337 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| February 27, 2025 | 7926005972 | ANGOLA IN | III | 3 | — | BDS PACKAGING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGLDR2HSHY5383 1JJV532D4ML236476 |
MI RC19028 MI F013337 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| February 12, 2025 | 0892000297 | JACKSON OH | III | — | — | EVONIK CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGLDR2HSHY5383 1JJV532D4ML236476 |
MI RC19028 MI F013337 |
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN1
MD1
MO1
OH1
SD1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4ML236476 | 5 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR2HSHY5383 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG3FSGS3065 | 2 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Active Reinstated | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 20, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| February 25, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 25, 2026 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 24, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 10, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 31, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY |
| August 15, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Accredited Specialty Insurance Company |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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