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KLEEMAN TRANSPORT LLC
Carlinville, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1285355 · MC 980784
No Safety Rating
Active 8 yrs, 9 mo · first granted 2016
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-980784 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
16.7% OOS · 22 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 8 yrs, 9 mo since reinstatement on January 22, 2018; first granted September 22, 2016 (10 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 22 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC980784
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZN9806
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1285355
MC Number
MC-980784
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 14, 2004
Authority First Granted
September 22, 2016
Authority Reinstated
January 22, 2018
Annual Mileage
522,801 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
10506 Remington Ln, Carlinville, IL 62626
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John B Kleeman
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatWater/WellOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
22
Driver Inspections
20
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
16.7% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
40th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 14 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 14 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 14 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 14 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 29, 2025 | IL | — | 1 | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL11
IN4
GA1
MI1
SD1
Fleet & Equipment (24)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
11
Tractor
9
Semi-trailer
2
Flatbed
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD5XGSHC2927 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALBG2FPGL6681 | 3 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1K9SF4827NK226574 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X4EJ412668 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DU9X95D849818 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1A9621NB426909 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1A9626LB185264 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 45 ft | 1GRAA9023CB704781 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 90 ft | 1GRAA90286B704246 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9621HB703563 | 1 | — |
Show all 24 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9623JB702212 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9624JB702235 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9625FB701795 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9625FB701814 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9628FB701807 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2486M6217438 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 1W1K44123N7722314 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9LSKR7564 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR5NN877857 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR3LN822491 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALBG4GPHJ6811 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBLD53GLHK9517 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4823LH050589 | 1 | — |
| Walker Sta | Semi-trailer | 5WSAA4221FN046238 | 1 | — |
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 (22)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 | 1008901658 | TERRE HAUTE IN | III | 1 | — | LIVINGSTON PIPE & TUBE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNPUBLISHE |
3AKJGLD5XGSHC2927 1K9SF4827NK226574 |
IL P1306693 IL 782396ST |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| July 23, 2026 | STRAL04944 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | PRAIRIE FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLD5XGSHC2927 1GR1A9626LB185264 |
IL P1306693 IL 689489ST |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| May 6, 2026 | 1460000918 | TY TY GA | III | 7 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER KRUZ INC |
3AKJGLD5XGSHC2927 1K9SF4827NK226574 |
IL P1306693 IL 782396ST |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| April 29, 2026 | 5016480024 | 242 - INTERSTATE 55, IL | III | — | — | PRAIRIE FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZTZR5NN877857 1GRAA9628FB701807 |
IL P1199369 IL 841188ST |
| November 12, 2025 | 5880002418 | JEFFERSON SD | III | — | — | OLYMPIC STEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3AKJHHDR9LSKR7564 5MAPA4823LH050589 |
IL APPLIED IL 894464ST |
| October 30, 2025 | 9007001637 | INDIANAPOLIS IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WALKER STA |
3HSLGAPR3LN822491 5WSAA4221FN046238 |
IL APPLIED ME 2494261 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| October 29, 2025 | 5005150211 | IL-267, IL | I | 7 | 1 | PRAIRIE FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
5KJJALBG2FPGL6681 1GRAA90286B704246 |
IL P1199369 IL 934665ST |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 396.3A1DSYE | OOSDrive Shaft Yoke Ends Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BL | OOSBrake system pressure loss | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| September 28, 2025 | 4037150435 | 242 - INTERSTATE 55, IL | III | — | — | PRAIRIE FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKAD49X4EJ412668 1GRAA9624JB702235 |
IL P1217199 IL 614459ST |
| June 17, 2025 | 9761003277 | WARREN IN | II | 3 | 2 | PRAIRIE FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD5XGSHC2927 1UYVS2486M6217438 |
IL P1306693 ME 3134288 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| May 17, 2025 | 5001990042 | FARMERSVILLE RD., IL | III | 1 | — | PRAIRIE FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
5KJJALBG2FPGL6681 1GRAA9625FB701795 |
IL P1199369 IL 511385ST |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PRAIRIE FARMS | 9 | July 23, 2026 |
| PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY | 3 | April 19, 2025 |
| LIVINGSTON PIPE & TUBE INC | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| OLYMPIC STEL | 1 | November 12, 2025 |
| PRAIRE FARMS | 1 | January 2, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 8, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 29, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 5, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 22, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 22, 2018 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| January 9, 2018 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 22, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 7, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
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