Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 263306)

K-WAY EXPRESS INC

U.S. DOT#: 263306

Address: 1300 SIXTH ST SOUTH
WINSTED, MN 55395
Number of Vehicles: 53
Number of Drivers: 57
Number of Inspections: 58

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending May 15, 2026

On-Road Performance
1.15 Measure	Not Public	0.01 Measure	3.45 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 6 Safety Event Group: 3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 53 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 58 with HOS Compliance Violations: 1 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 37 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 17 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 58 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 58 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: 40


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.16-D	Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2C	Failure to obey traffic control device	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR	State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2	State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit	2	0	4	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3	State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLML	State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
395.30B1-ELDDFR	HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
393.11A1-LCHL	Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.	2	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.11B-CSLRR	Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.201A-FRCLS	Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.203E-CBP	Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B	Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR	Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured	3	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B	Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e)	Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.51C-BNVLAWD	Air Brake - No visual low air warning device manufactured on or after 1975.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.53B-B	Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.60(c)	Windshield - Damaged or Discolored	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.60(d)	Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	2	2	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LBL	Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative	2	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL	Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLI	Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative	2	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSML	Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-OAL	Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L	Lubrication - Oil or grease leak	4	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
172.203K-HMSPS	HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list technical name for "n.o.s." as required.	1	0	3	HM Compliance
177.834A-HMC	HM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation	1	1	10	HM Compliance

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 58


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

4/28/2026	CO1532890464	CO	PZB9969	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/8/2026	IN9955000602	IN	PAS9069	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/2/2026	MN1121000259	MN	PAS6543	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/31/2026	MN0191000687	MN	PAT6563	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LCHL Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.						6
3/23/2026	MN1665001410	MN	PAS6547	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/19/2026	SD5370003753	SD	PAS9893	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/18/2026	MN1675000928	MN	PAS9069	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak						3
2/25/2026	NET143000770	NE	PAS9069	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/12/2026	WI2431004960	WI	PAR8042	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/9/2026	CANC3S011359	CA	PAV9784	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/7/2026	NDMC08002504	ND	PAR8042	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
1/25/2026	NM2438Q0PDQR	NM	PZB7020	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
1/6/2026	CAUDSV003394	CA	PAV3273	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
12/30/2025	MOW082000640	MO	PAS3593	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/9/2025	WI2637001417	WI	PAS6542	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LCHL Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.						6
11/14/2025	NET426000814	NE	PAR0035	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.						1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
11/12/2025	MN1630000574	MN	PZB5646	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
11/5/2025	MN1665001152	MN	PZB5646	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
10/24/2025	IA000P16D9HP	IA	PAS6547	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device						5
9/26/2025	MN0586000651	MN	PAT6564	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak						3
8/28/2025	WI2431004689	WI	PAP2800	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/27/2025	MN1670000651	MN	PAS0423	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative						6
8/13/2025	MN1673000821	MN	PAR9238	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/9/2025	MTU210300999	MT	PAS6543	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/30/2025	IA000P14W25B	IA	PAS9069	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/10/2025	WI2464001494	WI	3410STW	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
5/27/2025	MN0174000560	MN	PAT6562	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-OAL Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.51C-BNVLAWD Air Brake - No visual low air warning device manufactured on or after 1975.						4
5/21/2025	WI2289001425	WI	PAR8042	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/28/2025	KYCV43203100	KY	PAV7003	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/4/2025	WI2289001376	WI	PAS6547	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/4/2025	MN1669000900	MN	PAS3595	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/17/2025	SD5470002619	SD	PAS6543	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/28/2025	MN1650000266	MN	PAS6542	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/6/2025	WYTDWE000221	WY	PAS3595	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/3/2025	NDTR20001539	ND	PAR8042	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative						6
1/15/2025	MN0098000225	MN	PAV7827	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
12/31/2024	MTU210300716	MT	PAS6547	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/18/2024	MTU712600693	MT	PAS9894	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/13/2024	NV9400023354	NV	PAS9070	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/29/2024	NM5370O8FB8D	NM	PZA2804	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/29/2024	WI2431004252	WI	PAS9069	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11B-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993						3
10/21/2024	MN1618000235	MN	PAS4716	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/14/2024	NDTR82001516	ND	PAS3595	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
10/11/2024	MN1629000010	MN	PZA2804	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
10/6/2024	UT25TD001504	UT	PAS4712	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/19/2024	MN1641000369	MN	PAS9069	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.203E-CBP Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak						3
8/26/2024	SDHP19100015	SD	PAR9238	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/21/2024	IN9288005798	IN	PAS9893	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/31/2024	WI2505001591	WI	PAS3594	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance						1
7/16/2024	MN0699000023	MN	PAV7003	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored						1
7/12/2024	MN0263000225	MN	PZA8191	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLML State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane						5
7/11/2024	IL3913170577	IL	PAS3594	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/8/2024	MTU262200500	MT	PAS4712	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/3/2024	ORAW43700024	OR	PAS6547	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/26/2024	IN9015005259	IN	PAS9894	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/14/2024	MN0073000115	MN	PAT6562	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative						6
HM Compliance Violation: 177.834A-HMC HM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde (OOS)						10 + 2 (OOS)
HM Compliance Violation: 172.203K-HMSPS HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list technical name for n.o.s. as required.						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.201A-FRCLS Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis						2
6/11/2024	MOW031005541	MO	PAS6543	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/26/2024	IA000P14DLW5	IA	PZA2804	MN	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: 2


Report			Vehicle		Crash
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM

1/15/2025	WI0000124669	WI	PAS6541	MN	0	0	Yes	No
11/21/2024	WI0000124140	WI	PAP2800	MN	0	0	Yes	No

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 1


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)

6/18/2025	MN0251690264	MN	PAD7239	MN	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: 12/21/2009 (Onsite Focused Investigation)
Total Inspections: 58
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 36
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 22
Total Crashes* : 3

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Summary of Activities (as of 5/15/2026, updated monthly)

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

Most Recent Investigation: 12/21/2009 (Onsite Focused Investigation)	Total Inspections: 58 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 36 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 22	Total Crashes: 3*
12/21/2009 (Onsite Focused Investigation) 6/4/2008 (Compliance Review) 2/21/1989 (Safety Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 58 0.0% Vehicle Inspections 37 8.1% Placardable HM Inspections 11 9.1% % Placardable HM Inspections 29.7%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 0 Towaway Crashes 3

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 5/15/2026, 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.

53 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 53 Average Power Units × 1 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.

53 Average Power Units = 53 Current Power Units + 53 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 53 Power Units 18 Months Ago
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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# 263306 = 100% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
63,327 VMT per Average Power Unit = 3,356,337 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 53 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 + (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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