K & a Express LLC Safety Record
DOT# 1427388 · Porter, TX 77365 · 2816895901
Average safety record — scored 37/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/20/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 37/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, K & a Express LLC (DOT# 1427388) in Porter, Texas has 52 inspections on record with 83 violations and a 13.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 83 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 52 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/18/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 01/21/2026 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 12/04/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/06/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/08/2025 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 09/08/2025 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 08/31/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 08/26/2025 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 08/23/2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 3 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-SEP-24 | TX | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 18-NOV-24 | TX | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 01-JUN-24 | AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Canal Insurance Co. | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.