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Freight Carrier · Winsted, MN

K-WAY EXPRESS INC

Name: K-WAY EXPRESS INC
Address: 1300 SIXTH ST SOUTH, WINSTED, MN, 55395, US
Telephone: (320) 485-2325

1300 SIXTH ST SOUTH · Winsted, MN 55395

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #166956
USDOT #263306 USDOT Active

53
Power Units
57
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

K-WAY EXPRESS INC is a Winsted, MN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Minnesota. This company has 53 truck(s) in their fleet and 57 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-166956 and their USDOT number is 263306.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/20/2024 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 06/20/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 3,356,337 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Household Goods
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Grain, Feed, Hay
Chemicals
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Utilities
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
4
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.3 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.01 1 Vehicle Maintenance 3.68 18 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

60
Total
37
Clean
23
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 2

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 6

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 19

393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.3× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.2× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.51C-BNVLAWDAir Brake - No visual low air warning device manufactured on or after 1975.1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak4× SW 3
393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

K-WAY EXPRESS INC
1300 SIXTH ST SOUTH
WINSTED, MN 55395

Mailing Address

K-WAY EXPRESS INC
PO BOX 266
WINSTED, MN 55395

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 2

Unsafe Driving 6

Vehicle Maintenance 19

Hours of Service 1

Locations

Location on Map

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