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KV EXPRESS INC
Hawthorn Woods, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2160937 · MC 750989
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-750989 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United States Fire Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
16.1% OOS · 84 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 84 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC750989
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
United States Fire Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 506-9267793
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2160937
MC Number
MC-750989
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 6, 2011
Authority Reinstated
October 15, 2020
Annual Mileage
1,748,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
8 Charleston Ct, Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kanstantsin Melesh
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
84
Driver Inspections
64
Vehicle Inspections
33
Out-of-Service Violations
16
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance65
Unsafe Driving16
Hours of Service22
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate4.7% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
16.1% of 56 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
50th 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
14 of 22 inspections
Unsafe Driving
10 of 58 inspections
Hours of Service
6 of 58 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 58 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 58 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
UT6
IA5
NE5
WA5
MN4
MT4
and 20 more states
Fleet & Equipment (40)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~20
of 56 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~20
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
20
Tractor
18
School Bus
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5325PSB24711 | 8 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6RD875656 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5RD875650 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9RD875652 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1RS020371 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323PSB24710 | 6 | 2 |
| 2024 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320RSB67940 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5325PSB24725 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2RD875654 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323PSB24724 | 4 | 1 |
Show all 40 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327PSB24726 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3PJ233281 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7RD875651 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXND775554 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0MSLL1439 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5328PSB24718 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5328PSB24721 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329PSB24713 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXPJ233280 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0ND775580 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0RD875653 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4RD875655 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0RS020328 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327PSB24712 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535P6884525 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6NJ150880 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2MSLL1443 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXRN623730 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323SBB79621 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326PSB24720 | 1 | 1 |
| Stou | School Bus | 1DW1A5328PSB2472 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0623FW701685 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 388 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPWX4EX7ED241811 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533P6884524 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534GU600605 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XP6884522 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3RD875677 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3RN626386 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ3RN655292 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5323LM015485 | 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 (84)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2026 | W158004462 | FREDERICKTOWN MO | III | — | — | SKOLNIK INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EHXRN623730 1DW1A5329PSB24713 |
IL P1356747 ME 5141097 |
| September 1, 2026 | W124003154 | MAYVIEW MO | III | — | — | OILDRI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR6LSLH2328 1UYVS2535P6884525 |
IL P1375487 TN 329726T |
| August 24, 2026 | 6144001659 | TERRE HAUTE IN | III | 1 | — | BWAY CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9XXPJ233280 1DW1A5329PSB24713 |
IL P1153981 ME 5141097 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | V262471798 | US59 NB NACOGDOCHES SCALE, TX | II | — | — | VALENCE DRILLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH3RN626386 1DW1A5327PSB24726 |
IL P1360726 ME 5141103 |
| July 12, 2026 | 7660002087 | VAN BUREN AR | III | — | — | RUNERGY USA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EHXRN623730 1DW1A5325PSB24725 |
IL P13556747 ME 5552257 |
| June 22, 2026 | 1518000293 | COLLINSVILLE AL | III | 1 | — | SK FOOD GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X3RD875677 1UYVS253XP6884522 |
IL P1198744 TN 329739T |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| June 17, 2026 | 331R000040 | MINGO IA | III | 3 | 1 | CPDI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X9RD875652 1UYVS2534GU600605 |
IL P1241586 IL 770704ST |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | OOSHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | 1667000921 | WEST LAKELAND MN | III | — | — | BRW LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X6RD875656 1UYVS2535P6884525 |
IL P1241589 TN 329726T |
| May 19, 2026 | 7068Q3VJ0D | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | — | — | BORDER TRADING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9XXPJ233280 1DW1A5323PSB24724 |
IL P1153981 ME 5141101 |
| May 13, 2026 | SA02001565 | BEACH ND | I | 1 | — | BOBCAT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X7RD875651 1DW1A5320RSB67940 |
IL P1241588 ME 522-1743 |
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| USPS | 3 | November 17, 2024 |
| BOBCAT | 2 | May 13, 2026 |
| ANHEUSER BUSCH LLC | 2 | April 2, 2026 |
| DOMTAR | 2 | July 27, 2025 |
| NUTRA BLEND | 2 | June 11, 2025 |
| SKOLNIK INDUSTRIES | 1 | September 2, 2026 |
| OILDRI | 1 | September 1, 2026 |
| BWAY CORP | 1 | August 24, 2026 |
| VALENCE DRILLING | 1 | July 16, 2026 |
| RUNERGY USA | 1 | July 12, 2026 |
| SK FOOD GROUP | 1 | June 22, 2026 |
| CPDI | 1 | June 17, 2026 |
49 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 5, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 15, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 13, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 14, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 15, 2020 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 15, 2020 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 18, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 18, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 20, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Evilsizor Process Servers Inc
8601 W Cross Dr Ste F5 #301, Littleton, CO, 80123
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