Ks Industries LLC
Tioga, ND
Profile data updated May 17, 2024 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
120
Power Units
26
Drivers
FMCSA since 2017 (8 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
KS INDUSTRIES LLC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since November 2017. Based in Tioga, ND, they operate a fleet of 120 power units with 26 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Dump Truck, Car Hauler, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Ks Industries LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 106 | 0 | 0 | 106 |
| Tractors | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Trailers | 141 | 0 | 0 | 141 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Ks Industries LLC is authorized to transport the following 6 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 26
MCS-150 Mileage: 685,281 miles (2023)
Driver Information
26
Total Drivers
26
CDL Drivers
12
Interstate Drivers
14
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by KS INDUSTRIES LLC
18 trucks and 10 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Big Tex, GM, Kenworth. Equipment breakdown: 13 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 9 SEMI-TRAILER, 5 TRUCK TRACTOR. Out-of-service rate is 32.1% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 13 | 46% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 9 | 32% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 18% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 4% |
Trailers (10 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 9 |
| Full Trailer | 1 |
| Big Tex | 5 |
| Tpht | 1 |
| Nrst | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Unpublishe | 1 |
Vehicle makes (13 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Big Tex | 5 | 18% |
| GM | 4 | 14% |
| Kenworth | 4 | 14% |
| Chevrolet | 3 | 11% |
| Peterbilt | 3 | 11% |
| GMC | 2 | 7% |
| Norstar Trailers Mexico S De Rl De Cv | 1 | 4% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 4% |
| Ram | 1 | 4% |
| A-1 Custom Trailer Aka Tow Master | 1 | 4% |
| C&m Trailers Inc | 1 | 4% |
| Top Hat Industries | 1 | 4% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 1 | 4% |
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96064TRK | NM | Big Tex SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| K189987 | TX | Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| DROY10 | CO | GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| DBQX75 | CO | Nrst FULL TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3LT967 | OK | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| DROY09 | CO | Dodge STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| DBQX73 | CO | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 969DUT | ND | Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Nov 2025 |
| T467807 | ND | Big Tex SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| EKSA96 | CO | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| K202013 | TX | GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| 86724TRL | NM | Big Tex SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| K187699 | TX | Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| 115162K | TX | SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| K105283 | TX | Chevrolet TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| 9F23569 | CA | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| K122380 | TX | Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| 2444FTL | NM | Tpht SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| BSRW60 | NM | Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| 173AEA | ND | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2024 |
Plate registrations span 6 states: ND (8) · TX (8) · CO (5) · NM (5) · CA (1) · OK (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 28)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
19
Inspections
24 months
18
Violations
Total found
8
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-2.2%)
✗ Worse than national average (+15.1%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2026 | ND | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/13/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/04/2026 | NM | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 02/12/2026 | CO | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/07/2026 | CO | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/20/2025 | ND | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 10/15/2025 | CO | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/29/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 5 | 2 |
| 04/16/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 04/09/2025 | NM | Walk-Around | 3 | 3 |
| 04/04/2025 | CO | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/14/2025 | TX | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 11/15/2024 | NM | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/30/2024 | ND | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/30/2024 | ND | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 19 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
2 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | CO | Not Reported, CO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/03/2025 | ND | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does KS INDUSTRIES LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, KS INDUSTRIES LLC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Dump Truck, Car Hauler, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is KS INDUSTRIES LLC's authority currently active?
KS INDUSTRIES LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has KS INDUSTRIES LLC been in business?
KS INDUSTRIES LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since November 2017, making their authority approximately 8 years, 8 months old.
Where is KS INDUSTRIES LLC located?
KS INDUSTRIES LLC is physically located at 6619 HIGHWAY 40, TIOGA, ND 58852.
Roadside Inspection History 19 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
KS INDUSTRIES LLC has been inspected 19 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NM, ND, TX. Out of these, 5 inspections (about 26%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-23 | ND | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-04 | NM | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-02-12 | CO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-07 | CO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-20 | ND | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-10-15 | CO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-29 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-04-16 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-04-09 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 3 |
| 2025-04-04 | CO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-01-14 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-11-15 | NM | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-30 | ND | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-09-30 | ND | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-08-27 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2024-08-22 | ND | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-08-03 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-07-25 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), KS INDUSTRIES LLC was cited for 10 violations, of which 6 (60%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 5 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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