K & S Hauling Safety Record

DOT# 1603985 · Hickory, NC 28602 · 8283972692

B

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/18/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 20/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, K & S Hauling (DOT# 1603985) in Hickory, North Carolina has 73 inspections on record with 42 violations and a 2.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

73 Inspections
2.7% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
14 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 2.7%
Carrier: 2.7% (2 of 73) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.4%
Carrier: 1.4% (1 of 73) National: 6.4%
70% OOS rate better than 70% of carriers in North Carolina
14% crash rate better than 14% of carriers in North Carolina

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.

42 total violations across 73 inspections
3 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (7%)
Vehicle Maintenance
21
Unsafe Driving
17
Driver Fitness
1
Other
3

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.

Inspected across 2 states: NC, SC
Level 2: 22 (30%) Level 3: 51 (70%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/18/2026 NC 2 0 0
02/27/2026 NC 3 0 0
01/15/2026 NC 3 0 0
12/03/2025 NC 2 0 0
11/25/2025 NC 3 0 0
11/20/2025 NC 2 0 0
11/04/2025 NC 3 0 0
10/08/2025 NC 3 0 0
09/17/2025 NC 3 0 0
08/20/2025 NC 3 0 0
1 injury crash
23-JAN-26 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
23-JAN-26 NC 0 0 0
17-OCT-24 NC 0 0 0
04-SEP-25 NC 0 1 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC1537902
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Integon National Insurance Company $750 04/18/2025

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.

Power Units 14
Drivers 12
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 02/05/2007
MCS-150 Filed 20240503 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 774,280
Address 8814 Dietz Avenue, Hickory, NC 28602