FMCSA Carrier Profile
KHW EXPRESS LLC
Kendallville, IN
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 8 mo
Authority
Active
MC-1489815 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1489815
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy ICA-0000098-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3979919
MC Number
MC-1489815
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
November 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 2, 2022
Authority Granted
December 12, 2022
Annual Mileage
85,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Kendallville, IN
Email
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Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2025 | KY | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJGLD52FSGG3564 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| August 28, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJGLD52FSGG3564 | 1 | Passed |
| March 18, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJGLD52FSGG3564 | 1 | Passed |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL1
KY1
MI1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Observed
Reported
Power units
~1
1
Trailers
~2
—
6.7yr
Avg age · 3 units
85K
Annual miles · 2024 · self-reported
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2 · 67%
Tractor
1 · 33%
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor | 3AKJGLD52FSGG3564 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van | 5V8VA5322PM305707 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van | 5V8VC5327LT014162 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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