Kavkaz Express LLC Safety Record

DOT# 2523965 · Denver, CO 80230 · 3035325955

C

Average safety record — scored 32/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 32/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Kavkaz Express LLC (DOT# 2523965) in Denver, Colorado has 286 inspections on record with 446 violations and a 25.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.

286 Inspections
25.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
6 Crashes
116 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 25.9%
Carrier: 25.9% (74 of 286) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 4.5%
Carrier: 4.5% (13 of 286) National: 6.4%
29% OOS rate better than 29% of carriers in Colorado
17% crash rate better than 17% of carriers in Colorado

Violation Categories · 446 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.

446 total violations across 286 inspections
90 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)
Vehicle Maintenance
234
Unsafe Driving
139
Hours of Service
59
Driver Fitness
4
Hazardous Materials
3
Other
7

Inspection History · 100 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.

Inspected across 42 states
Level 1: 34 (12%) Level 2: 101 (35%) Level 3: 151 (53%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 TX 1 0 0
03/23/2026 MD 2 1 0
03/19/2026 OH 2 1 0
03/19/2026 IL 2 0 0
03/17/2026 SC 3 0 0
03/13/2026 OH 2 1 0
03/12/2026 KY 1 0 0
03/11/2026 OK 3 0 0
03/10/2026 OH 2 2 0
03/10/2026 PA 2 1 0

Crash History · 6 records

3 injury crashes
25-JUL-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
25-JUL-25 PA 0 2 0
21-AUG-24 MI 0 1 0
07-MAR-25 SC 0 0 0
03-JUN-25 NY 0 0 0
02-JAN-25 FL 0 2 0
01-AUG-25 NC 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.

MC/MX Number MC876637
Common Authority N
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 Spinnaker Specialty Insurance Company $1,000 11/15/2025

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.

Power Units 116
Drivers 126
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 07/14/2014
MCS-150 Filed 20251029 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 9,389,447
Address 8051 E Bayaud Ave, Denver, CO 80230

Other Carriers in Denver, CO

Navajo Express INC 1,455 inspections · B U S Transport INC 356 inspections · A Voyager Express INC 308 inspections · A Western Distributing Transportation Corp 304 inspections · A Valley Equipment Leasing INC 242 inspections · B Uz Auto Trans INC 190 inspections · B Breakthru Beverage Colorado 167 inspections · A Richardson Freight Corp 162 inspections · B
View all carriers in Denver →

Resources

What Is a CSA Score? Safety scoring explained How to Check a Trucking Company's Safety Record Lookup guide