Kam-way Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 814963 · Spokane, WA 99224 · 9166688866

A

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

Last inspected 03/18/2026

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, Kam-way Express INC (DOT# 814963) in Spokane, Washington has 154 inspections on record with 117 violations and a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

154 Inspections
14.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
28 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 14.3%
Carrier: 14.3% (22 of 154) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.2%
Carrier: 3.2% (5 of 154) National: 6.4%
58% OOS rate better than 58% of carriers in Washington
15% crash rate better than 15% of carriers in Washington

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.

117 total violations across 154 inspections
27 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (23%)
Vehicle Maintenance
53
Unsafe Driving
35
Hours of Service
21
Driver Fitness
2
Other
6

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 8 states: AZ, CA, CO, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA
Level 1: 61 (40%) Level 2: 61 (40%) Level 3: 30 (19%) Level 5: 2 (1%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/18/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/17/2026 CA 5 0 0
03/17/2026 CA 5 0 0
03/11/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/04/2026 CA 2 0 0
02/25/2026 CA 1 0 0
01/28/2026 CA 3 0 0
12/15/2025 CA 2 0 0
12/10/2025 CA 3 0 0
12/07/2025 CO 3 0 1
28-JUN-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
28-JUN-24 WA 0 0 0
22-SEP-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 MC362111
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Inactive
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 04/11/2025

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 28
Drivers 27
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 06/14/1999
MCS-150 Filed 20250718 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,800,000
Address 4411 South Grove, Spokane, WA 99224