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Carrier profile · USDOT 263306 · MC-166956 · Updated Jul 25, 2026
K-way Express Inc
58 power unitsavg 7.1 yrNational · 16 statesWINSTED, MN88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-166956 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
58Power units
29 observed · MCS-150
42Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.1Avg age (yr)
2005–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 25, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 41 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1985.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 110 inspections.
USDOT registration4141 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo12.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
4 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.1 yr
Model years 2005–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
41 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
K-WAY EXPRESS INC (USDOT 263306) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 25, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 25, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 25, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 25, 2026.
The carrier received 56 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 32 vehicle-level and 56 driver-level — across 16 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 25, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 25, 2026.
It reports 58 power units and 57 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 9, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 6, 2009 in the federal record refreshed Jul 25, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is K-WAY EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
K-WAY EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 263306, and its motor carrier number is MC-166956.
Is K-WAY EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 25, 2026, K-WAY EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is K-WAY EXPRESS INC's safety record?
K-WAY EXPRESS INC has a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 110 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is K-WAY EXPRESS INC's fleet?
K-WAY EXPRESS INC operates 58 power units and 57 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is K-WAY EXPRESS INC based?
K-WAY EXPRESS INC is based in WINSTED, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 16 states.
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