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K-WAY EXPRESS INC

DOT 263306
MC 166956
Entity Carrier
1300 6TH ST S, WINSTED, MN 55395-7501 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory4 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
263306
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Overview

K-WAY EXPRESS INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Jul 2026, based in Winsted, Minnesota, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 58 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker and Auto Carrier.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
12.5%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedJul 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 6.9
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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97 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

56
Inspections, 24 mo
64
Violations, 24 mo
4
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-08-25
393.48A-BIBD — Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle (Unit 2)
2026-08-25
393.53B-B — Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 2)
2026-08-25
393.207B-AALPME-OOS — More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-25
396.5B-L — Lubrication - Oil or grease leak (Unit 2)
2026-08-25
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2026-08-07
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-07-21
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-06-19
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-06-09
393.23-LEU — Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-05-29
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 2)
2026-05-29
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-05-14
396.3A1-OAL — Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. (Unit 1)
2026-05-14
393.11A1-LCHL — Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. (Unit 1)
2026-05-14
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-05-14
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2026-05-14
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2026-05-14
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2026-05-14
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2026-04-02
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit D)
2026-03-31
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2026-03-31
393.11A1-LCHL — Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. (Unit 1)
2026-03-23
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-03-18
396.5B-L — Lubrication - Oil or grease leak (Unit 2)
2026-03-18
393.9A-LSML — Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-03-18
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-02-12
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units58
Drivers57
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classLarge carrier (51–200 units)
Hazmat carrierYes
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-166956

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is K-WAY EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 263306 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does K-WAY EXPRESS INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is K-WAY EXPRESS INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does K-WAY EXPRESS INC operate?
It runs 58 power units with 57 drivers on file.

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1300 6TH ST S
WINSTED, MN 55395-7501
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