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KIMONS MOVING INC

DOT 875945 MC 383268 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
27 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 7.41% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 75.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
7 units

Drivers: 5

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

3301 MERRITT AVENUE, BRONX, NY, 10475

Phone Number

(718) 742-5320

Mailing Address

3301 MERRITT AVENUE, BRONX, NY, 10475

Cell Phone

(917) 747-0631

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(718) 742-5323

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
26 yrs, 1 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-07-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-04-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-06-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-04-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-02-16 — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2007-02-16 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2004-04-26 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2004-04-26 REVOKED HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2001-07-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2000-08-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC383268 2004-04-26

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2026-02-19 BIPD/Primary ICA1002612 $750,000 SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2025-02-19 Cargo WPP2036240 N/A WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2025-02-19 BIPD/Primary CIC1012104 $750,000 COREPOINTE INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-02-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2024-02-19 CARGO WPP2036240 $750,000 WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-08-03 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2022-02-19 BIPD/Primary WPP1958701 $750,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2022-02-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-02-19 BIPD/Primary MC-000000781 $750,000 SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-02-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-04-18 CARGO 060369323 $750,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2024-02-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-02-19 BIPD/Primary HMS201800452-AU-02 $750,000 HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-02-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-04-18 CARGO 060369323 $750,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2020-04-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-02-19 BIPD/Primary HMS201800452-AU-01 $750,000 HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-02-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-02-19 BIPD/Primary HMS201800452-AU $750,000 HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-02-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-04-18 BIPD/Primary CA6090272 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANC… 2018-02-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-04-18 CARGO RHY D230670 $750,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2019-04-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-04-18 CARGO 024057867 $750,000 GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. 2017-05-18 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2016-04-18 BIPD/Primary 064597350 $750,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 2017-04-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-04-18 BIPD/Primary 064597350 $750,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 2016-04-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-04-18 CARGO 024057867 $750,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2014-06-15 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2014-04-18 BIPD/Primary 064597350 $750,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 2015-04-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-04-18 CARGO 9222870 $750,000 AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILIT… 2014-04-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-04-18 CARGO 9222870 $750,000 AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COM… 2010-04-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-04-18 BIPD/Primary ABY8661003 $750,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2009-04-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-04-18 CARGO IHY8685009 $750,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2009-05-22 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

7.41%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

27 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

75.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

8 inspections · 6 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 27 Last inspection: May 3, 2026 Total crashes: 3

FMCSA Inspection Records (27 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

May 3, 2026

SPNKI02978

1 viol.
Level 1 NJ ISU JALC4W16...

Dec 11, 2025

SPL3060863

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 NY ISUZU JALC4W16...

Oct 21, 2025

0L12300073

1 viol.
Level 1 NY ISUZU JALE5W16...

Sep 18, 2025

0L83001030

2 viol. 2 OOS
Level 3 NY ISUZU JALE5W16...

Aug 1, 2025

3537006904

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 FL INTERNATIO 3HAEUMML...

May 21, 2025

D012102176

2 viol.
Level 1 NY INTERNATIO 1HTMMMML...

Apr 23, 2025

SPL3030444

Level 2 NY INTERNATIO 3HAEUMML...

Feb 7, 2025

SPL3010379

Level 3 NY INTERNATIO 3HAEUMML...

Feb 5, 2025

SPK3050294

14 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 NY FREIGHTLIN 1FVACWDT...

Jan 28, 2025

BC02000304

1 viol.
Level 1 NY ISUZU JALC4W16...

Jan 15, 2025

BC02000285

3 viol.
Level 1 NY ISUZU JALE5W16...

Dec 10, 2024

SPL3050117

3 viol.
Level 2 NY INTERNATIO 1HTMMMML...

Nov 19, 2024

0400000997

1 viol.
Level 3 DE ISUZU JALC4W16...

Nov 19, 2024

0391000047

Level 1 DE ISUZU JALC4W16...

Oct 23, 2024

SPL3060074

1 viol.
Level 3 NY ISUZU JALE5W16...
Total Inspections

27

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

27

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (3 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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May 6, 2024

NY • NY4031033000

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 6, 2018

NY • NY3737599500

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 28, 2016

NY • NYSP25293710

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

2

Total Crashes

3

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

24

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 16
OOS: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 5
OOS: 3

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

27
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

7
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

7

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

5

CDL Drivers: 0
Interstate: 5
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

8

Out of Service: 6
OOS Rate: 75.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 5
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Household Goods

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

7

Power Units

7

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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