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KY AUTO SERVICE INC
Elsmere, KY
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
37.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 91% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 21.7% of 23 driver inspections — higher than 92% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1812809 · MC 10611
No Safety Rating
Active 8 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-10611 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
37.5% OOS · 43 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
37.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 91% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 21.7% of 23 driver inspections — higher than 92% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 21.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 61.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 43 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC10611
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
MC010611
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA998695038
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1812809
MC Number
MC-10611
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 19, 2008
Authority Granted
October 11, 2018
Annual Mileage
33,593 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
520 Ash St, Elsmere, KY 41018-2122
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Robert Hensley
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
43
Driver Inspections
31
Vehicle Inspections
19
Out-of-Service Violations
25
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance66
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service18
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate21.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (16.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate61.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (40.8pp higher)
37.5% of 32 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
91st percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
11 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
8 of 31 inspections
Hours of Service
13 of 31 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 31 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 31 inspections
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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2024 | KY | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN8
KY8
OH4
TN4
IL2
SD2
and 8 more states
Fleet & Equipment (32)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~17
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
13
Tractor
10
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Flatbed
2
Livestock
2
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR5KLKE4463 | 6 | 3 |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9628GH727181 | 6 | 4 |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6KJ225538 | 5 | 5 |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0623FB705046 | 4 | 4 |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9KJ225520 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9XXMD733150 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT3NEC00115 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9RL462455 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6KJ278899 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16533A9F5548226 | 2 | — |
Show all 32 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X9HD420462 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV0GDHA6279 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N15320XS1573047 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF6DC3KDF01676 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDWX6DE2PDF03087 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0628AB703058 | 1 | — |
| 1996 International 4700 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTSCABMXTH268892 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0KL158128 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2GL923184 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2LL223479 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2RL441317 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5RL441358 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536N7593703 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X2ND769383 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV1FSGJ9909 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3LSLU9142 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMDLXPG545675 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0HT135030 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1KR892023 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7RS142331 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8RS142306 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD5333G3004221 | 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 (43)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2026 | CV43797540 | HENDERSON KY | I | 12 | 4 | RUMPKE CENTER CITY RECYCLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X9HD420462 1GRAP0623FB705046 |
KY A85125 TN U531892 |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | OOSTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle | 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 | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | V262596108 | TX, TX | II | 2 | — | MICRO STAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT — |
1XPXDP9X2ND769383 1UYVS2535M7137951 |
KY 014426A IN P878265 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| September 4, 2026 | S222000471 | CATLETTSBURG KY | II | 1 | — | WEST POINT MILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXDP9XXMD733150 1UYVS2536N7593703 |
KY 012139A IN PA86687 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | 0S14204549 | LEXINGTON KY | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X9HD420462 1GRAP0623FB705046 |
KY A85125 TN U531892 |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | W089003147 | MAYVIEW MO | I | 3 | — | CARDINAL FG GREENLAND | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXDP9X2ND769383 1UYVS2536N7593703 |
KY 014426A IN PA86687 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 25, 2026 | 0351000930 | ST. CLOUD MN | I | 7 | 1 | WOOODTONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJHHDR5KLKE4463 1GRDM9628GH727181 |
KY A99399 ME 5254257 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| April 14, 2026 | 1383000096 | FINDLAY OH | III | 1 | — | EXTANG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJHHDR5KLKE4463 1JJV532D5RL441358 |
KY A99399 IN PC96289 |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| April 13, 2026 | TAJM000794 | 176.5 US 20 SOUTH PULLOUT, WY | II | 11 | 1 | COLLOID ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X6KJ225538 1GRDM9628GH727181 |
KY A92672 ME 5254257 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| 395.8A1IIIB-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form not in specified grid form and/or in duplicate for each 24 hour period. Date | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8F12-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D10-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include total hours for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8F4-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record total miles driven for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D5-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include driver signature/certification for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D4-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include name of carrier for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8H5-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to appropriately indicate location and remarks for changes in duty status. Date: | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| March 20, 2026 | 6665007121 | WEST HARRISON IN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GT3NEC00115 |
KY A8F593 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| March 19, 2026 | I3A1082451 | KNOXVILLE TN | III | — | — | MEIJER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X6KJ278899 1GRAA0628AB703058 |
KY 010431A KY S9J135 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NAPCK | 2 | April 15, 2025 |
| RUMPKE CENTER CITY RECYCLING | 1 | October 5, 2026 |
| MICRO STAR | 1 | September 9, 2026 |
| WEST POINT MILL | 1 | September 4, 2026 |
| CARDINAL FG GREENLAND | 1 | July 28, 2026 |
| WOOODTONE | 1 | May 25, 2026 |
| EXTANG | 1 | April 14, 2026 |
| COLLOID ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY LLC | 1 | April 13, 2026 |
| MEIJER | 1 | March 19, 2026 |
| ALPINE | 1 | March 9, 2026 |
| LYONDELLBASELL ADVINCED POLYMERS INC | 1 | January 12, 2026 |
| DHL | 1 | January 2, 2026 |
15 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 23, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 11, 2018 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 11, 2018 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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