KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC, DOT #1986721 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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4 of your 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Pennsylvania on January 9.
Your latest, Georgia on February 24, had 1 violation, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 12 trucks and 1 driver.
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KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC is a small fleet motor carrier based in NORWOOD, New Jersey (USDOT #1986721). As of November 5, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 60/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 16 recent inspection(s) and 30 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
What KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC's record points to
- What out-of-service inspections trigger: the expedited safety audit (49 CFR 385.308)
Out of service on 4 inspections of 11 in the last 24 months, most recently January 9. - Insurance cancelled or authority revoked: what happens and what stops it
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60/100 Moderate Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 7 | 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.
KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Feb. 24, 2026, Georgia. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Jan. 9, 2026, Pennsylvania. Out of service: 1 driver violation, 4 violations in all. Written up for a false logbook entry (49 CFR 395.8), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), and logbook missing required entries (49 CFR 395.8).
- Sept. 11, 2025, New York. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 3 violations in all. Written up for a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.55), and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- May 16, 2025, Connecticut. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2) and an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.55).
- May 15, 2025, Connecticut. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation. Written up for a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45).
- March 22, 2025, Connecticut. 3 violations, none out of service. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.60) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC716115, motor property common carrier authority, reinstated on April 28, 2020, and revoked on March 23, 2026.
FMCSA served 2 involuntary revocation notices on this authority in the last 24 months, most recently on August 27, 2025, and it was discontinued on September 23, 2025.
4 BMC-91X liability filings were cancelled on FMCSA's insurance record in the last 24 months, most recently Accredited Specialty Insurance Company's, effective March 16, 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.
KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC: NORWOOD, New Jersey Trucking Company
KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC is a small fleet operating out of NORWOOD, New Jersey with USDOT number 1986721. The company operates 12 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, KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 60/100, classified as Moderate Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC has undergone 16 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 18.8%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices. The driver out-of-service rate is 12.5%, 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 KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC carries 30 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated February 24, 2026. Across 16 recorded inspections, the record carries 2 driver out-of-service violations and 3 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 60/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC: 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. 60 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Moderate Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC 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.
KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 1 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: 275,000 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
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 1 tractor. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 1 CDL-holding driver 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.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 3 crash events involving KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 0 involved a reported injury, and 3 resulted in a tow-away. 3 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: INTERSTATE 7476 N, EMMAUS BOROUGH, PA on April 15, 2025.
KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Connecticut (4), Pennsylvania (3), New York (2). The concentration in Connecticut is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC Compares to the National Average
Across the 16 recorded inspections, KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC's 18.8% vehicle out-of-service rate sits slightly below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 12.5% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | GA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-01-09 | PA | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-09-11 | NY | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-05-16 | CT | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-05-15 | CT | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-03-22 | CT | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-02-21 | CT | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-02-21 | MA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-02-18 | PA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-01-17 | NC | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC
What is KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC's FMCSA safety rating?
KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC (USDOT #1986721) 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 60/100 (Moderate Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC operates 12 power unit(s) and 1 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 KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC based?
KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in NORWOOD, New Jersey, under USDOT number 1986721.
What is KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 16 recent DOT inspection(s) and 30 recorded violation(s) for KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC (USDOT #1986721), 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 KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC scores 60/100 (Moderate 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 KAT MOTOR FREIGHT LLC 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 5, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile