KAG WEST ENERGY LLC
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What this carrier is
With 513 power units and 380 drivers on file, KAG WEST ENERGY LLC is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier operating out of West Sacramento, CA. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC148561 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, liquids and gases, intermodal containers, chemicals, refrigerated food, and paper products. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Nov 7, 2008).
Map: OpenStreetMap · state view: CA (street pending geocode) · address from MCS-150.
Fleet composition on file: 117 owned tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier sits above peer-cohort average on most measures with no acute or critical flags on file.
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures in the 24-month SMS window. Peer cohort: 25 motor carriers operating 511–525 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Controlled Substances/Alcohol at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the B grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (24 mo, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0.41 | 17.3% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 0.09 | 22.5% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.16 | 36.5% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3.40 | 87.2% | No |
| Hazmat | — | — | — | n/a |
What the BASIC table shows
- Strongest BASIC: Controlled Substances/Alcohol at 0.0% of cohort average — well under norm.
- No serious violation flags in the last 24 months. Under those conditions the ProHRHQ grade stays at C or higher — see how the grade is built.
- Roadside inspections behind these numbers (last 24 months): 485. More inspections means the comparison to similar carriers is more reliable.
Against similarly sized 511–525-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 134406: 724 inspections across 10 states. Most recent inspection: Aug 12, 2026 in CA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 143 |
| Hours-of-Service | 6 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 446 |
| Hazmat | 43 |
| Total violations | 686 (117 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 29 reportable crashes , 11 with reported injuries , 1 with fatalities . Most recent: Apr 19, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs local lanes, with general freight, liquids and gases, intermodal containers, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade B (above average) against 25 peer carriers operating 511–525 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 485 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (3 driver OOS, 62 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 686 violations, 29 reportable crashes (1 involving fatalities).
- Controlled Substances/Alcohol is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a refrigerated (reefer) carrier running local lanes with 513 power units on file.
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