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KT'S TRANSPORTATION LLC
Grand Rapids, MI
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4176441 · MC 1607258
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1607258 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
22.2% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1607258
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy NNFTK3019349
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4176441
MC Number
MC-1607258
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
June 17, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 7, 2024
Authority Granted
January 26, 2024
Annual Mileage
180,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
22.2% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
9 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
40.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 54th 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
10
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AW07Y0FM046525 | 1 | Passed |
| March 17, 2026 | KY | Level I — Full | MACK · 1M1AW07Y0FM046525 | 0 | Clean |
| February 5, 2026 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AW07Y0FM046525 | 0 | Clean |
| March 24, 2025 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1AW07Y4CM022966 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| March 19, 2025 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AW07Y0FM046525 | 0 | Clean |
| February 5, 2025 | WI | Level I — Full | MACK · 1M1AW07Y0FM046525 | 1 | Passed |
| December 1, 2024 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AW07Y4CM022966 | 1 | Passed |
| November 26, 2024 | IN | Level I — Full | MACK · 1M1AW07Y4CM022966 | 5 | 2 OOS |
| September 18, 2024 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1AW07Y4CM022966 | 0 | Clean |
| July 16, 2024 | MI | Level I — Full | MACK · 1M1AW07Y4CM022966 | 3 | 1 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| November 26, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Insufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight | 4 | Out of service |
| November 26, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| February 5, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 7 | Cited |
| April 2, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 7 | Cited |
| November 26, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | Cited |
| December 1, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | Cited |
| November 26, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | Cited |
| November 26, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN3
WI3
KY2
MI1
MN1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1LR016019 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y0FM046525 | 5 | — |
| 2012 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y4CM022966 | 5 | 3 |
| 1982 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0620CT566663 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1FT121036 | 2 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 26, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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