KAY POLYMER TRUCKING INC
70-unit intermodal drayage operator based in Baytown, TX. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2642359
- MC
- MC982256
- Based
- Baytown, TX
- Contact
- 3467473378 · clangley@kptrucking.us
What this carrier is
KAY POLYMER TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized-fleet intermodal drayage operator based in Baytown, TX. Operating footprint: 70 power units, 70 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC982256 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight and intermodal containers.
Fleet composition on file: 70 owned tractors, 408 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
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. Peer cohort: 464 motor carriers operating 70 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 45.85 | 19.6% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 14.91 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.04 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 72 | 91.78 | 78.4% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.28 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 70-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2642359: 72 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 18, 2026 in TX.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 54 |
| Total violations | 59 (22 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 3 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Mar 12, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an intermodal drayage operator that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, and intermodal containers on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (408 trailers against 70 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
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 A (strong) against 464 peer carriers operating 70 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 56 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (14 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 59 violations, 3 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet intermodal drayage operator running regional lanes with 70 power units on file.
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