Krain Express LLC Safety Record

DOT# 2609388 · West Haven, CT 06516 · 4752093828

A

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 01/14/2026

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 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Krain Express LLC (DOT# 2609388) in West Haven, Connecticut has 15 inspections on record with 19 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

15 Inspections
0.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
2 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 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 15) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 15) National: 6.4%
69% OOS rate better than 69% of carriers in Connecticut
29% crash rate better than 29% of carriers in Connecticut

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.

19 total violations across 15 inspections
Vehicle Maintenance
8
Unsafe Driving
8
Hours of Service
2
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 4 states: CT, MA, NY, PA
Level 1: 1 (7%) Level 2: 6 (40%) Level 3: 8 (53%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/14/2026 MA 3 0 0
12/19/2025 NY 3 0 0
10/24/2025 NY 2 0 0
08/27/2025 NY 3 0 0
07/01/2025 NY 1 0 0
04/14/2025 CT 3 0 0
01/15/2025 CT 3 0 0
01/09/2025 CT 3 0 0
12/04/2024 MA 3 0 0
06/05/2024 PA 2 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 MC913468
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 Arbella Protection Insurance Company $1,000 07/26/2023

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 2
Drivers 2
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 04/17/2015
MCS-150 Filed 20230831 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 350,000
Address 9 Saddle Dr, West Haven, CT 06516