Kws Trucking LLC Safety Record

DOT# 844560 · Seaford, DE 19973 · 3023810778

B

Good safety record — scored 17/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 01/14/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Kws Trucking LLC (DOT# 844560) in Seaford, Delaware has 22 inspections on record with 46 violations and a 22.7% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

22 Inspections
22.7% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
4 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 22.7%
Carrier: 22.7% (5 of 22) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 4.5%
Carrier: 4.5% (1 of 22) National: 6.4%
33% OOS rate better than 33% of carriers in Delaware
30% crash rate better than 30% of carriers in Delaware

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.

46 total violations across 22 inspections
6 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (13%)
Vehicle Maintenance
26
Unsafe Driving
19
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.

Level 1: 1 (5%) Level 2: 20 (91%) Level 3: 1 (5%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/14/2026 MD 2 0 0
11/24/2025 MD 2 0 0
11/06/2025 MD 3 0 0
10/06/2025 MD 2 0 0
10/02/2025 MD 1 2 0
10/01/2025 MD 2 1 0
09/10/2025 MD 2 1 0
08/05/2025 MD 2 0 0
07/21/2025 MD 2 0 0
05/29/2025 MD 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 MC404632
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 Sentry Select Insurance Company $750 12/12/2016

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 4
Drivers 4
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 12/15/1999
MCS-150 Filed 20250402 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 268,002
Address 26768 Bethel Concord Rd, Seaford, DE 19973