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KAY TRANS LLC

12701 PRAIRIE DR · Urbandale, IA 50323

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(515) 333-0399 Tap to call
  • MC #917113
  • USDOT #2634188 USDOT Active
  • 7
    Power Units
  • 7
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

KAY TRANS LLC is a Urbandale, IA freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-917113 and their USDOT number is 2634188.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/06/2024 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/06/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 553,861 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 3 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: IA (4), KY (3), SC (1), MO (1), OH (1). Home base: Urbandale, Iowa.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Oct 8, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 60% 23.4% Driver 11.1% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.57 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 2.05 3 Vehicle Maintenance 12.8 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.44 1

Inspection Summary

  • 10
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 16 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 6

  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
KAY TRANS LLC
12701 PRAIRIE DR
URBANDALE, IA 50323
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Same phone number 1

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Same legal or DBA name 1

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