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K-WAY EXPRESS INC

1300 6TH ST S · Winsted, MN 55395-7501

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(320) 485-2325 Tap to call
  • MC #166956
  • USDOT #263306 USDOT Active
  • 58
    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 58 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 07/09/2026 · last updated Aug 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/09/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,375,266 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Fresh Produce
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Minnesota — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 8 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 4 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Utah — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 16 states over the past 24 months: MN (19), WI (8), ND (4), IA (4), SD (3), MT (3), IN (2), NE (2), CA (2), NM (2), CO (1), MO (1), +4 more. Home base: Winsted, Minnesota.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Sep 5, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.26 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.01 1 Vehicle Maintenance 4.08 16 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 55
    Total
  • 33
    Clean
  • 22
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 26 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 5

  • 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-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 18

  • 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
  • 393.47(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
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× 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(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 6TH ST S
WINSTED, MN 55395-7501
Mailing Address
K-WAY EXPRESS INC
PO BOX 266
WINSTED, MN 55395

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