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KLE EXPRESS TRANSPORT INC
Highlands, TX
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4258676 · MC 1671478
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 9 months · first granted 2024
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1671478 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Southwind Risk Retention Group Inc
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
Flags · 1
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1671478
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy SWR-TX-0005730-26
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4258676
MC Number
MC-1671478
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 24, 2024
Authority First Granted
October 2, 2024
Authority Reinstated
January 28, 2026
Annual Mileage
90,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3503 Kristen Dr, Highlands, TX 77562-3217
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Keith Eskridge
Cargo Types
General FreightChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX2
Fleet & Equipment (4)
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
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indp | Semi-trailer | 1Z9ST4325BB337013 | 1 | — |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1Z9ST432XFB337010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD54FSGB8089 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD56FSFK4767 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2026 | V262250124 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 7 | — | MARTIN ASPHALT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER INDP |
3AKJGLD56FSFK4767 1Z9ST4325BB337013 |
TX 79R608N TX 016B146 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| July 2, 2025 | V251883329 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE, TX | II | 7 | 1 | MARTIN ASPHALT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER OTHR |
3AKJGLD54FSGB8089 1Z9ST432XFB337010 |
TX R565044 TX 016B147 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MARTIN ASPHALT | 2 | February 25, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| January 28, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 20, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 29, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 29, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 21, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 2, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 17, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 17, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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