Kauff's Palm Beach INC Safety Record
DOT# 394923 · West Palm Beach, FL 33407 · 5617535341
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/26/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Kauff's Palm Beach INC (DOT# 394923) in West Palm Beach, Florida has 75 inspections on record with 34 violations and a 6.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 34 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.
Inspection History · 75 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2026 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 01/20/2026 | FL | 3 | 0 |
| 12/12/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 12/12/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 12/12/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 11/05/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 10/29/2025 | FL | 1 | 0 |
| 10/15/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 09/19/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 09/19/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-NOV-24 | FL | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 19-AUG-24 | FL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16-DEC-25 | FL | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 14-MAY-24 | FL | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 14-FEB-25 | FL | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | National Interstate Insurance Company | $1,000 |
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.