Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 1427388)

K & A EXPRESS LLC

U.S. DOT#: 1427388

Address: 23207 ANDREW LN
PORTER, TX 77365
Number of Vehicles: 13
Number of Drivers: 10
Number of Inspections: 32

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 02/01/2025 updated daily from SAFER )

Not Rated

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	16.0	21.4
Driver	3.3	6.0
Hazmat		4.5

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 02/01/2025 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	Yes	MC-539527
Passenger	No
Household Goods	No
Broker	No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending December 27, 2024

On-Road Performance
2.85 Measure	Not Public	2.18 Measure	4.69 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 4 Safety Event Group: 3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 13.3 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 32 with HOS Compliance Violations: 4 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 25 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 14 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 32 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 32 with Driver Fitness Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 50


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.2C	Failure to obey traffic control device	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2	State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit.	2	0	4	Unsafe Driving
392.71A-D	Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector.	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
395.3A1-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time:	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.3A2-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time:	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.3A2-PROP	Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.3(a)(3)(ii)	Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.3A3-PROP	Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.3B1-PROP	Driving after 60 hours on duty in a 7 day period. (Property carrying vehicle)	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.8E-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain:	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.8E-HOSPDOOS	HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:	1	1	7	HOS Compliance
392.8-D	Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
392.9(a)(1)	Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142	1	1	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.11	No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required	2	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-CSLRR	Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997.	2	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-L	Lighting - Lamps improper color.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.201A-FRCLS	Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.45	Brake tubing and hose adequacy	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45(b)(2)	Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2UV	Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45(d)	Brake connections with leaks or constrictions	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e)	Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.53(b)	CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55(c)(2)	CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55(e)	No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55E-B	Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(2)	Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation	1	0	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.78	Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers.	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	2	1	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a)	No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EENA	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f)	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLI	Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9H	Inoperable head lamps	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9TS	Inoperative turn signal	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI	Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)(1)	Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1B	Brakes (general) Explain:	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1BL	Brake system pressure loss	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS	Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination.	1	1	0	Vehicle Maint.
396.5(b)	Oil and/or grease leak	2	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L	Lubrication - Oil or grease leak.	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 32


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

12/18/2024	TXV241728267	TX	R237897	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
11/22/2024	AZ1034700578	AZ	R714577	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997						3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.71A-D Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector						5
9/23/2024	AZ6083000679	AZ	R237897	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/6/2024	AZXC27280411	AZ	R473456	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/3/2024	TXV241537448	TX	R715232	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device						5
8/23/2024	AZXC27280389	AZ	R724084	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						4
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain						7
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EENA Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-L Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, or location						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.8-D Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment						2
8/15/2024	AZ7279000053	AZ	R724084	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997						3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.3A1-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time						7
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.3A2-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim						7
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8E-HOSPDOOS HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
6/14/2024	TXV241427106	TX	R696147	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55(c)(2) CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system						4
6/12/2024	TX6W1C9DGTR4	TX	R237897	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
5/3/2024	AZ1012400199	AZ	R466862	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.201A-FRCLS Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative						6
5/2/2024	CAND3G005475	CA	R706640	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/17/2024	AZXE80450151	AZ	R629718	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
3/16/2024	NM4304O24BHK	NM	R706961	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/18/2024	AZ5564000054	AZ	R706639	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/11/2024	NM3858O0BHWC	NM	R706961	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
11/2/2023	CAUG0M002740	CA	R473456	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/4/2023	TXV231185822	TX	R654643	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/23/2023	NM2917N7EPKT	NM	R490979	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/19/2023	AZXE80450024	AZ	R466862	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/7/2023	CANEAK001345	CA	R466862	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.9(a)(1) Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain:						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1BL Brake system pressure loss (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
9/4/2023	AZ0203008341	AZ	R473456	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/20/2023	CANBBJ004919	CA	R488895	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories						2
7/5/2023	AZ0YAO005482	AZ	R488895	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain:						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(a)(2) Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation						8
6/9/2023	ARB757000907	AR	R449406	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle						4
6/9/2023	NM2293N4GM52	NM	R488895	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
6/5/2023	TX6LOA0AKLAD	TX	R629718	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
4/3/2023	AZ0223011935	AZ	R237897	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/4/2023	TXV231003028	TX	R466862	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required						3
2/22/2023	TX6ITC0VKHCQ	TX	R654643	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3(a)1BOS BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination (OOS)						0 + 2 (OOS)
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.3B1-PROP Driving after 60 hours on duty in a 7 day period. (Property carrying vehicle)						7
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.3(a)(3)(ii) Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes						7
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories						2
1/22/2023	TX6HYB0XLGAG	TX	R348466	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.3A2-PROP Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)						7
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9H Inoperable head lamps						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required						3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.3A3-PROP Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)						7
1/14/2023	NM6606N0E861	NM	R583251	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
12/30/2022	NM6286MA4GS4	NM	R583251	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 3


Report			Vehicle		Crash				Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)	Total Weight (TotW)

11/18/2024	TX70W9HQE1PW	TX	R723616	TX	0	1	No	No	2	3	6
9/18/2024	TX6Z0BHQE1CR	TX	R723616	TX	0	3	Yes	No	2	3	6
6/1/2024	AZ0000032390	AZ	R629718	TX	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation:
Total Inspections: 32
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 15
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 17
Total Crashes* : 3

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

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Enforcement Cases

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Summary of Activities (as of 12/27/2024, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: None	Total Inspections: 32 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 15 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 17	Total Crashes: 3*
	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 32 3.1% Vehicle Inspections 25 16.0% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 2 Towaway Crashes 1

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 12/27/2024, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

13.3 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 12 Average Power Units × 1.1106 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

12 Average Power Units = 13 Current Power Units + 11 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 12 Power Units 18 Months Ago
3

The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Combo
Combination trucks/motor coach buses constituting 70% or more of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 1427388 = 100% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
94,747 VMT per Average Power Unit = 1,136,965 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 12 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Combo Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 80,000	1
	80,000 – 160,000	1.1106 = 1 + ( 94,747 VMT per PU − 80,000) ÷ 133,333
	160,000 – 200,000	1.6
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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