Ks Customs LLC Safety Record

DOT# 1807510 · Le Mars, IA 51031 · 7128997879

B

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

Last inspected 12/15/2025

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

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Ks Customs LLC (DOT# 1807510) in Le Mars, Iowa has 15 inspections on record with 22 violations and a 6.7% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

15 Inspections
6.7% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
5 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 6.7%
Carrier: 6.7% (1 of 15) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 13.3%
Carrier: 13.3% (2 of 15) National: 6.4%
58% OOS rate better than 58% of carriers in Iowa
35% crash rate better than 35% of carriers in Iowa

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.

22 total violations across 15 inspections
3 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
7
Unsafe Driving
13
Hours of Service
1
Driver Fitness
1

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 6 states: IA, IL, MT, NE, SD, WI
Level 1: 1 (7%) Level 2: 2 (13%) Level 3: 12 (80%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
12/15/2025 IA 3 0 0
12/05/2025 IL 3 0 0
09/17/2025 MT 3 0 0
09/04/2025 IA 3 0 0
08/21/2025 NE 3 0 0
05/27/2025 NE 3 0 0
05/15/2025 WI 1 0 1
01/09/2025 IA 3 0 0
08/13/2024 IA 3 0 0
08/02/2024 IA 3 0 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 MC787899
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 Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Company $750 11/27/2025

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 5
Drivers 5
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 09/03/2008
MCS-150 Filed 20250924 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 502,000
Address 24601 Otter Ave, Le Mars, IA 51031