KARS INC, DOT #1708768 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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21 of your 50 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Washington on February 25.
Your latest, Illinois on March 8, had 2 violations, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 10 trucks and 10 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
KARS INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in NEW PLYMOUTH, Idaho (USDOT #1708768). As of November 14, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 54/100 (Elevated Risk), based on 50 recent inspection(s) and 87 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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54/100 Elevated Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 3 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
KARS INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- March 8, 2026, Illinois. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for speeding (49 CFR 392.2) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Feb. 27, 2026, Kentucky. 4 violations, none out of service. Written up for company name or USDOT number not shown on the truck (49 CFR 390.21), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), and an oil or grease leak (49 CFR 396.5).
- Feb. 27, 2026, Kentucky. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Feb. 25, 2026, Washington. Out of service: 1 driver violation, 3 violations in all. Written up for a driver qualification violation (49 CFR 391.11), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), and a false logbook entry (49 CFR 395.8).
- Feb. 24, 2026, Michigan. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Feb. 20, 2026, Tennessee. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC626982, motor property contract carrier authority, reinstated on October 1, 2024, and revoked on March 9, 2026.
FMCSA served an involuntary revocation notice on this authority in the last 24 months, on May 27, 2025, and it was discontinued on June 27, 2025.
2 BMC-91X liability filings were cancelled on FMCSA's insurance record in the last 24 months, most recently Geico General Insurance Company's, effective March 2, 2026.
When the policy behind a BMC-91X is cancelled, the insurer must give FMCSA 30 days' notice (49 CFR 387.313(d)), and FMCSA starts revoking the operating authority unless a replacement filing is on record.
KARS INC: NEW PLYMOUTH, Idaho Trucking Company
KARS INC is a small fleet operating out of NEW PLYMOUTH, Idaho with USDOT number 1708768. The company operates 10 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, KARS INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 54/100, classified as Elevated Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
KARS INC has undergone 50 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 32.0%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 10%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for KARS INC carries 87 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated March 8, 2026. Across 50 recorded inspections, the record carries 6 driver out-of-service violations and 18 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 54/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for KARS INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 54 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Elevated Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
KARS INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
KARS INC is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 10 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 130,000 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
The carrier reports 10 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
Primary cargo type per MCS-150: Autos. Cargo type drives which BASIC categories the carrier is monitored under (Hazmat Compliance applies only to HM-flagged carriers; Cargo-Related Crash applies broadly).
KARS INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Tennessee (13), North Carolina (7), Kentucky (5). The concentration in Tennessee is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams KARS INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How KARS INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 50 recorded inspections, KARS INC's 32.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits substantially above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 10.0% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: KARS INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-08 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-27 | KY | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-27 | KY | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-25 | WA | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-24 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-20 | TN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-20 | TN | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-16 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-16 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-14 | NC | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about KARS INC
What is KARS INC's FMCSA safety rating?
KARS INC (USDOT #1708768) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 54/100 (Elevated Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is KARS INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, KARS INC operates 10 power unit(s) and 10 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is KARS INC based?
KARS INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in NEW PLYMOUTH, Idaho, under USDOT number 1708768.
What is KARS INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 50 recent DOT inspection(s) and 87 recorded violation(s) for KARS INC (USDOT #1708768), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is KARS INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
KARS INC scores 54/100 (Elevated Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like KARS INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: November 14, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile