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THE KEYBOARD CORPORATION
DBA: Keyboard Carriage
Elizabethtown, KY
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 163973 · MC 144197
Satisfactory
Active 43 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-144197 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 30 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 43 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 30 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC144197
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA862306791
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
163973
MC Number
MC-144197
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 15, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
October 25, 1983
Annual Mileage
700,523 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
809 South Park Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dennis Robey
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
30
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
17
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service11
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
0.0% of 17 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th 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
4 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY6
AR2
TN2
TX2
WV2
AL1
and 8 more states
Fleet & Equipment (22)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 16 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~14
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
8
Tractor
8
Dry Van
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1H2V04828SE035109 | 5 | — |
| 2007 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPR07C405777 | 5 | — |
| 2006 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPR86C261930 | 4 | — |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 1DTV11Z22VA253083 | 3 | — |
| 2007 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPR47C405779 | 3 | — |
| 2006 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPR66C261926 | 3 | — |
| 2007 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPR97C405776 | 3 | — |
| 2000 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9627YS042508 | 2 | — |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 1DTV11Z28VA253086 | 1 | — |
| Dorsey Tra | Semi-trailer | 1DTV11Z2XVA253087 | 1 | — |
Show all 22 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9620XB128001 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1H2V04821TE058216 | 1 | — |
| Frue | — | 1H2V04821VE032105 | 1 | — |
| Fruehauf C | Semi-trailer | 1H2V04826SE035013 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Wabash Smooth Side Can | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482U2WL430068 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Wabash Smooth Side Can | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482U8WL430043 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPCD68X8VN432375 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2489VP264605 | 1 | — |
| 2007 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPR07C405780 | 1 | — |
| 2007 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPR77C405775 | 1 | — |
| Trai | Semi-trailer | 2MN01JAH041006607 | 1 | — |
| Triad Trai | Semi-trailer | 2MN01JAH441006609 | 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 (30)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2026 | 2217009268 | HIGH SPRINGS FL | III | — | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
2HSCNAPR86C261930 1GRAA9627YS042508 |
KY A83324 KY 028982 |
| September 11, 2026 | I3A0592655 | STANTON TN | II | — | — | LANDRUM PIANO GALLERY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL DORSEY TRA |
2HSCNAPR07C405777 1DTV11Z2XVA253087 |
KY 015811A KY 08028638 |
| May 12, 2026 | WARRJ03058 | MI, MI | I | 2 | — | YAMAHA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAI |
1NPCD68X8VN432375 2MN01JAH041006607 |
KY A83323 KY 777815 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 29, 2026 | L746000153 | LEXINGTON, KY | I | — | — | KEYBOARD INTERNATIONAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL DORS |
2HSCNAPR97C405776 1DTV11Z22VA253083 |
KY 007451A KY 719106 |
| March 27, 2026 | CV41810251 | FRANKLIN, KY | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
2HSCNAPR47C405779 1GRAA9627YS042508 |
KY A83327 KY 028982 |
| February 26, 2026 | PSC1550638 | HURRICANE WV | II | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
2HSCNAPR47C405779 1GRAA9620XB128001 |
KY A83327 KY 029056 |
| February 18, 2026 | 7D599DNF24 | 1700 W PARKWOOD AVE, TX | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL OTHR |
2HSCNAPR07C405777 1H2V04828SE035109 |
KY A69136 KY 028657 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 23, 2025 | CV42256495 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 3 | — | STRAIT MUSIC CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FRUE |
2HSCNAPR07C405777 1H2V04828SE035109 |
KY A69136 KY 028657 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 5, 2025 | 8160000874 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | I | 2 | — | KEYBOARD INTERNATIONAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
2HSCNAPR66C261926 1GRAA9627YS042508 |
KY A75782 KY 028982 |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| August 28, 2025 | CV44890562 | MOREHEAD, KY | III | — | — | STEINWAY AND SONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FRUE |
2HSCNAPR07C405777 1H2V04828SE035109 |
KY A69136 KY 08028657 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KEYBOARD INTERNATIONAL | 6 | March 29, 2026 |
| STEINWAY & SONS | 2 | August 28, 2025 |
| LANDRUM PIANO GALLERY | 1 | September 11, 2026 |
| YAMAHA | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| STRAIT MUSIC CO | 1 | October 23, 2025 |
| STEINWAY/KEYBOARD INTERNATIONAL | 1 | July 7, 2025 |
| MICHAEL WILLIAMS | 1 | January 15, 2025 |
| KAWAI | 1 | December 16, 2024 |
| BOSTON PIANO/KEYBOARD INTL | 1 | July 18, 2024 |
| KEYBOARD INTERNATIONAL/KEYBOARD CARRIAGE | 1 | March 14, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 13, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 6, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 31, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 7, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 25, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 5, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 1, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 5, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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