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KENNETH B CARTER
DBA: Ken Carter Trucking
Norton, KS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1124949 · MC 459322
Satisfactory
Active 23 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-459322 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 23 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC459322
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP74525A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1124949
MC Number
MC-459322
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 1, 2003
Authority Granted
July 9, 2003
Annual Mileage
40,193 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Norton, KS
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseWater/Well
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CO3
KS2
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1D9BV5324L1609074 | 5 | — |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XXVD436309 | 5 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2026 | 0784451552 | BYERS CO | II | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER |
1XP5DB9XXVD436309 1D9BV5324L1609074 |
KS 171059 KS 645775 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 23, 2026 | 1513415549 | JOES CO | II | — | — | GULF EAGLE SUPPLY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER |
1XP5DB9XXVD436309 1D9BV5324L1609074 |
KS 171059 KS 6645775 |
| May 30, 2025 | HP01300725 | DECATUR COUNTY - 039, KS | II | 1 | — | TAMKO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER |
1XP5DB9XXVD436309 1D9BV5324L1609074 |
KS 171059 KS 645775 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| February 27, 2025 | HP01300689 | NORTON COUNTY - 137, KS | II | 1 | — | TAMKO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER |
1XP5DB9XXVD436309 1D9BV5324L1609074 |
KS 171059 KS 645775 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 11, 2024 | 1508941918 | BYERS CO | II | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER |
1XP5DB9XXVD436309 1D9BV5324L1609074 |
KS 171059 KS 645775 |
| November 2, 2023 | PM52000058 | H36 & ECSMORE RD, CO | III | — | — | COATED METALS GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER |
1XP5DB9XXVD436309 1D9BV5324L1609074 |
KS 171059 KS 645775 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| TAMKO | 2 | May 30, 2025 |
| GULF EAGLE SUPPLY | 1 | February 23, 2026 |
| COATED METALS GROUP | 1 | November 2, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 30, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 14, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 9, 2003 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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