Kw International Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Carson, CA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 9 | 16 | 0 |
| Trailers | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 93 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 93 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 81% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 56% | 92% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 65% | 96% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 49% | 85% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 6 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 16 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0.74 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 2 | 0.02 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 1.72 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.07 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 17 states. Top state CA accounts for 51% of activity. Activity outside home state (CA): 49%.
+12 other states with fewer inspections
| 8 |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| MD |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 2 |
| 1 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | 39311A1LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color height location. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 39341BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 3922SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 393201BFR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 39345ABHTBS | Air Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 39395A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 39395A4EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 3939ALHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 3939ALLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |