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KENTUCKY WESTERN TRUCK LINES INC
Hopkinsville, KY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 105207 · MC 115762
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 33 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-115762 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 33 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC115762
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-FD5150
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
105207
MC Number
MC-115762
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
July 10, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
November 27, 1992
Annual Mileage
380,583 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Address
1551 N Main St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Fred H. Thalmann
Officer 2
Patti Thalmann
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2025 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJGLD55ELFR2424 | 0 | Clean |
| December 2, 2024 | KY | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUJHLDV8PLUK3981 | 0 | Clean |
| September 10, 2024 | KY | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHLDV4KSKD4768 | 1 | Passed |
| June 4, 2024 | KY | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJGLD55ELFR2424 | 1 | Passed |
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2025 | KY | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY4
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 13 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
3
Tractor
3
Camping or Travel Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD55ELFR2424 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C6G1513123 | 1 | — |
| 2016 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1H5Z285GR057167 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV8PLUK3981 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GRDM062XEH721889 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV4KSKD4768 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Nomad Trailers | Camping or Travel Trailer · 20 ft | 52LBE2021ME083416 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 27, 1992 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 27, 1992 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 27, 1992 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 27, 1992 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 27, 1992 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 27, 1992 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 27, 1992 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 27, 1992 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 27, 1992 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 27, 1992 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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