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K-WAY EXPRESS INC
Scott City, MO
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
See all 4 flags (2 high-priority, 2 caution) ↓
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 470445 · MC 239656
Active
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-239656 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
2 inspections on record
Flags · 4
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
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.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC239656
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
1 yr, 3 mo
Revocation Filings
2
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC239656
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Required Filings
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
470445
MC Number
MC-239656
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 24, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 6, 1992
Authority Granted
May 28, 2025
Annual Mileage
442,890 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
3256 East Outer Road, Scott City, MO 63780
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
William Klingeman
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeatOther 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
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MO2
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25357P192307 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3GD333980 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2024 | 1645001576 | ST. LOUIS MO | II | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBDP9X3GD333980 1UYVS25357P192307 |
MO 68AR9V MO PX1814 |
| February 29, 2024 | 1645000799 | ST. LOUIS MO | II | 5 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO GREAT DANE |
4V4NC9TH5BN533247 1GR1P0628PJ455407 |
MO 51KS6V MO 94L8XF |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 8, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 6, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 20, 2003 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| September 29, 2003 | BROKER | On Record |
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