Kudos Transportation INC Safety Record

DOT# 722966 · Calexico, CA 92231 · 7607681772

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Kudos Transportation INC (DOT# 722966) in Calexico, California has 385 inspections on record with 388 violations and a 16.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

385 Inspections
16.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
29 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 16.6%
Carrier: 16.6% (64 of 385) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.6%
Carrier: 1.6% (6 of 385) National: 6.4%
47% OOS rate better than 47% of carriers in California
16% crash rate better than 16% of carriers in California

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.

388 total violations across 385 inspections
70 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (18%)
Vehicle Maintenance
307
Unsafe Driving
54
Hours of Service
20
Driver Fitness
5
Other
2

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: AZ, CA, NM, NV, US, UT
Level 1: 214 (56%) Level 2: 68 (18%) Level 3: 69 (18%) Level 4: 2 (1%) Level 5: 32 (8%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/24/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/15/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/13/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/09/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/05/2026 US 1 0 0
03/04/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/04/2026 AZ 2 0 0
03/02/2026 CA 1 0 0
02/26/2026 CA 1 0 0
30-APR-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-APR-24 AZ 0 0 0
15-JUL-25 CA 0 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 MC331508
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 Sutton Specialty Insurance Co $750 07/24/2025

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 29
Drivers 29
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 01/06/1998
MCS-150 Filed 20260318 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,276,935
Address 546 Maddox Rd, Calexico, CA 92231