KML COMMUNICATIONS INC, DOT #3049086 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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Your drivers have been put out of service on every inspection on your record: Michigan on Jan. 7, April 15 and July 2.
Every one included a medical card violation.
Your MCS-150 lists 10 trucks and 3 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.
KML COMMUNICATIONS INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in ROYAL OAK, Michigan (USDOT #3049086). As of November 5, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 3 recent inspection(s) and 34 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 5 | 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.
KML COMMUNICATIONS INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- July 2, 2026, Michigan. Out of service: 1 driver violation and 3 vehicle violations, 11 violations in all. Written up for a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.23), no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41), a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), and company name or USDOT number not shown on the truck (49 CFR 390.21).
- April 15, 2026, Michigan. Out of service: 2 driver violations and 1 vehicle violation, 13 violations in all. Written up for no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41), no logbook kept the required way (49 CFR 395.8), an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.23), and a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.23).
- Jan. 7, 2026, Michigan. Out of service: 2 driver violations and 2 vehicle violations, 10 violations in all. Written up for no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41), a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.43), and a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.23).
KML COMMUNICATIONS INC: ROYAL OAK, Michigan Trucking Company
KML COMMUNICATIONS INC is a small fleet operating out of ROYAL OAK, Michigan with USDOT number 3049086. 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, KML COMMUNICATIONS INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
KML COMMUNICATIONS INC has undergone 3 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 100.0%, 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 100%, 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 KML COMMUNICATIONS INC carries 34 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated July 2, 2026. Across 3 recorded inspections, the record carries 5 driver out-of-service violations and 6 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 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for KML COMMUNICATIONS 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. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
KML COMMUNICATIONS INC is classified by FMCSA as an intrastate non-hazmat carrier.
The carrier is classified as Private Property, meaning it transports its own goods incidental to its primary business, exempt from MC-number authority but still subject to safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 390.
KML COMMUNICATIONS INC 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: intrastate within 100 miles (3 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: 10,000 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: 10 straight trucks. 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.
Intrastate driver count: 3. Intrastate drivers may be subject to state-specific CDL endorsement and hours-of-service variances depending on the state.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 1 crash event involving KML COMMUNICATIONS INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 0 involved a reported injury, and 1 resulted in a tow-away. 1 event meets 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: GREENFIELD, Detroit, MI on June 12, 2018.
How KML COMMUNICATIONS INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 3 recorded inspections, KML COMMUNICATIONS INC's 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits substantially above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 100.0% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: KML COMMUNICATIONS INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | MI | 1 | 3 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-15 | MI | 2 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-01-07 | MI | 2 | 2 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about KML COMMUNICATIONS INC
What is KML COMMUNICATIONS INC's FMCSA safety rating?
KML COMMUNICATIONS INC (USDOT #3049086) 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 39/100 (High Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is KML COMMUNICATIONS INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, KML COMMUNICATIONS INC operates 10 power unit(s) and 3 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 KML COMMUNICATIONS INC based?
KML COMMUNICATIONS INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in ROYAL OAK, Michigan, under USDOT number 3049086.
What is KML COMMUNICATIONS INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 3 recent DOT inspection(s) and 34 recorded violation(s) for KML COMMUNICATIONS INC (USDOT #3049086), 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 KML COMMUNICATIONS INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
KML COMMUNICATIONS INC scores 39/100 (High 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 KML COMMUNICATIONS 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 5, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile