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KGN TRANSPORTATION LLC
North Brunswick, NJ
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 27.3% of 11 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 94% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4173032 · MC 1605450
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1605450 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Drive New Jersey Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
27.3% OOS · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 27.3% of 11 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 94% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 27.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1605450
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA977211139
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4173032
MC Number
MC-1605450
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 28, 2023
Authority Granted
February 9, 2024
Annual Mileage
12,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Location
North Brunswick, NJ
Email
Cargo Types
Motor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate27.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (21.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
27.3% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
64th 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
0 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN3
IA2
KY2
ID1
MA1
MI1
and 5 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 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Car Hauler
1
Pickup
1
Semi-trailer
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3HT6REC34835 | 11 | 2 |
| 2024 Buckeye | Car Hauler · 48 ft | 4B9CB6L1XR1149916 | 11 | 2 |
| 2017 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FT7W2BT6HEC37896 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Sure-trac Sure-Trac Trailers | Utility Trailer · 22 ft | 5JW1U2229S1444214 | 2 | — |
| Takt | Semi-trailer | 1T9LS4813PB540138 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRSCL9NG314768 | 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 (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2026 | TDWE000593 | WY, WY | I | — | — | KEN GARFF | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD SURE-TRAC |
1FT7W2BT6HEC37896 5JW1U2229S1444214 |
NJ U96VMS PA XRT1439 |
| May 6, 2026 | CX00002226 | MA, MA | III | 2 | — | ACERTUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD BUCKEYE |
1FD8W3HT6REC34835 4B9CB6L1XR1149916 |
NJ XRNN38 NJ U87TAT |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| April 27, 2026 | E956611717 | WOLF CREEK TOWNSHIP PA | III | 2 | — | SECURE AUTO SHIPPING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD BUCKEYE |
1FD8W3HT6REC34835 4B9CB6L1XR1149916 |
NJ XRNN38 NJ U87TAT |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 22, 2026 | 000P1102L4 | HWY 60 NB 27MM, IA | III | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM TAKT |
3C7WRSCL9NG314768 1T9LS4813PB540138 |
IL 20727H ME 5636191 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | OOSHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| March 7, 2026 | 4046001316 | BOISE ID | III | 1 | — | LES SCHWAB | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD SURE-TRAC |
1FT7W2BT6HEC37896 5JW1U2229S1444214 |
NJ U96VMS PA XRT1439 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| February 28, 2026 | HP33000328 | BUFFALO ND | III | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD BUCKEYE |
1FD8W3HT6REC34835 4B9CB6L1XR1149916 |
NJ XRNN38 NJ U87TAT |
| 391.11B2-S | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.1 | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| January 21, 2026 | SPRSI02137 | NJ, NJ | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD BUCKEYE |
1FD8W3HT6REC34835 4B9CB6L1XR1149916 |
NJ XRNN38 NJ U87TAT |
| November 21, 2025 | U427301222 | BOZEMAN MT | III | 3 | 1 | SHIPITY, CARRS ARRIVE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BUCKEYE |
1FD8W3HT6REC34835 4B9CB6L1XR1149916 |
NJ XRNN38 NJ U87TAT |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| November 16, 2025 | I033B10082 | BAXTER TN | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BUCKEYE |
1FD8W3HT6REC34835 4B9CB6L1XR1149916 |
NJ XRNN38 NJ U87TAT |
| May 14, 2025 | BACZM02710 | I75 NB @ WILSON RD, MI | III | 1 | — | SAC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BUCKEYE |
1FD8W3HT6REC34835 4B9CB6L1XR1149916 |
NJ XRNN38 NJ U87TAT |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KEN GARFF | 1 | August 13, 2026 |
| ACERTUS | 1 | May 6, 2026 |
| SECURE AUTO SHIPPING | 1 | April 27, 2026 |
| LES SCHWAB | 1 | March 7, 2026 |
| SHIPITY, CARRS ARRIVE | 1 | November 21, 2025 |
| ACV AUCTIONS INC. | 1 | December 7, 2024 |
| CARSARRIVE | 1 | September 21, 2024 |
| SERPENTINI CHEVROLET | 1 | June 20, 2024 |
| BLUE STAR AUTO MOVERS | 1 | June 5, 2024 |
| OPENLANE | 1 | March 13, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 9, 2024 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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