K & a Transportation INC Safety Record

DOT# 2343545 · Brooklyn Park, MN 55444 · 7633002172

A

Excellent safety record — scored 14/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, K & a Transportation INC (DOT# 2343545) in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota has 12 inspections on record with 22 violations and a 8.3% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

12 Inspections
8.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
1 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 8.3%
Carrier: 8.3% (1 of 12) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 8.3%
Carrier: 8.3% (1 of 12) National: 6.4%
64% OOS rate better than 64% of carriers in Minnesota
35% crash rate better than 35% of carriers in Minnesota

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 12 inspections
2 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (9%)
Vehicle Maintenance
10
Unsafe Driving
9
Hours of Service
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 9 states
Level 1: 1 (8%) Level 2: 4 (33%) Level 3: 7 (58%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 AL 2 0 0
02/26/2026 MN 3 0 0
02/24/2026 IL 3 0 0
08/27/2025 IA 3 0 0
08/10/2025 AR 3 0 0
06/30/2025 KY 1 0 0
05/09/2025 ND 3 0 0
05/08/2025 MI 3 0 0
08/10/2024 IA 2 0 1
07/26/2024 KY 2 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 MC859457
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Great West Casualty Co. $1,000 03/27/2024

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 1
Drivers 1
Fleet Size Owner-Operator
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 09/18/2012
MCS-150 Filed 20240524 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 107,908
Address 8308 Riverview Ln, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444