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KAFOU ALLIANCE LLC
Gilbert, AZ
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4428167 · MC 1741962
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1741962 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc
Safety
Not Rated
60.0% OOS · 6 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1741962
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy URG-07338
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4428167
MC Number
MC-1741962
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 23, 2025
Authority Granted
September 29, 2025
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Gilbert, AZ
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
60.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
88th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 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
AZ2
CA2
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
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
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Not Applicable
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGBDV8KLKD8153 | 4 | 3 |
| 2020 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5322LBA34278 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9ML159782 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Con-way Manufacturing | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1RZ19F2C2G2000449 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9CT186373 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4RS117919 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 International RH613 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3HSDWTZR1KN752679 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2026 | PH79430113 | PHOENIX AZ | I | 6 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLIN |
1FUJGLBG6CLBC8202 |
AL TN561591 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 10, 2026 | 7540002604 | TOPOCK AZ | II | 8 | — | BRP US INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CON-WAY MANUFACTURING |
1FUJGBDV8KLKD8153 1RZ19F2C2G2000449 |
AZ AN57231 AZ 33A362 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| September 1, 2026 | NDM1008708 | CA, CA | I | 6 | 2 | POWERSONIC INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJGBDV8KLKD8153 3H3V532C9CT186373 |
AZ AN57231 ME 253935D |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB-6 | OOSTires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-ATIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 31, 2026 | 2655000090 | NEWTON WI | II | 1 | — | SCHUTZ CONTAINER SYSTEMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3HSDWTZR1KN752679 1DW1A5322LBA34278 |
AZ AN57242 ME 3130186 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| March 30, 2026 | 1056300662 | HOLBROOK AZ | II | 6 | 3 | ABC ALBUQUERQUE PB | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJGBDV8KLKD8153 1JJV532D9ML159782 |
AL TN561581 TN 093273T |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 390.35B-MED | OOSOperating a CMV while possessing a fraudulent medical certificate | Fraud | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.3-SV | External sun visor obstructs the drivers view | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| February 27, 2026 | ND6V008509 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE, CA | II | 4 | 1 | BAYSTATE MILLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJGBDV8KLKD8153 3H3V532K4RS117919 |
AL TN561581 TN 418603T |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BRP US INC | 1 | September 10, 2026 |
| POWERSONIC INDUSTRIES | 1 | September 1, 2026 |
| SCHUTZ CONTAINER SYSTEMS | 1 | August 31, 2026 |
| ABC ALBUQUERQUE PB | 1 | March 30, 2026 |
| BAYSTATE MILLING | 1 | February 27, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 29, 2025 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 29, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY |
| September 23, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY |
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