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KELP EQUIPMENT LEASING INC
White Deer, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
29.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 10.5% of 19 driver inspections — higher than 78% 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 2419945 · MC 833415
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs · first granted 2013
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-833415 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Riverport Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
29.5% OOS · 69 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
29.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 10.5% of 19 driver inspections — higher than 78% 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 6 yrs since reinstatement on October 22, 2020; first granted July 26, 2013 (13 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 10.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 37.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 69 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC833415
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
RIVERPORT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ECA 3143533-19
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2419945
MC Number
MC-833415
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
December 9, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 8, 2013
Authority First Granted
July 26, 2013
Authority Reinstated
October 22, 2020
Annual Mileage
554,480 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
510 East 2nd Street, White Deer, TX 79097
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Craig Urbancyzk
Officer 2
Kirk Kelp
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
69
Driver Inspections
32
Vehicle Inspections
46
Out-of-Service Violations
36
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance108
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service21
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate10.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (5.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate37.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (16.8pp higher)
29.5% of 44 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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
25 of 33 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 50 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 50 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 50 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 50 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX17
IA12
NE8
SD6
CO4
MN4
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (51)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~24
of 34 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~27
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
11
Semi-trailer
9
Tractor
9
Chassis / Incomplete
6
Pickup
4
Truck
4
Car Hauler
3
Dry Van
2
Dump
1
Not Applicable
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade | Semi-trailer | 1W9FH5322LE285310 | 7 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X4PR288032 | 6 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4TX3RJ378473 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4TX7RJ340020 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Atoka Trailer & Mfg. | Flatbed · 25 ft | 1A9L82537NA245405 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Atoka Trailer & Mfg. | Flatbed · 25 ft | 1A9L8253XNA245396 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2530GA550601 | 4 | 2 |
| 1994 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49XXRR288037 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4TX0RJ340019 | 4 | 2 |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4TX4TJ203043 | 4 | 2 |
Show all 51 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3LJ0X7KM603100 | 4 | — |
| 2006 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3J053336L006329 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDL40X0DJ367198 | 3 | 1 |
| Strick Com | Semi-trailer | 1S1NL02DFA6M78207 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB0X6YD538658 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Atoka Trailer & Mfg. | Flatbed · 6 ft | 1A9L10612NA245530 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4KZCY2JF124288 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GC1KUE8XGF148040 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X1RJ378472 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 2NKHLJ0X8MM447051 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Pj Trailers Company, S.a. De C.v. | Car Hauler · 25 ft | 3CV1C2521P2660709 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Pj Trailers Company, S.a. De C.v. Channel Carhauler | Car Hauler · 20 ft | 3CVC52021D2508712 | 2 | — |
| Pitt | Semi-trailer | 5JYLB5539MPP20385 | 2 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 109US1822NP128182 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 W-w | Dry Van · 18 ft | 11W3C1824CW307741 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 35 ft | 16VGX352372683997 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Texas Bragg Enterprises | Flatbed · 20 ft | 17XFP2023J1080634 | 1 | 1 |
| Atka | Semi-trailer | 1A9LL82537NA24540 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1D9BV5325L1609083 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 2 | 1GB1YLEY2RF306659 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4KYC84FF616533 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4YLEY5RF236961 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4YLEY8PF245666 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4YLEY8RF134974 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4YNE73PF163357 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4YNEY5PF164065 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Gmc Sierra | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GT12REG9JF125196 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Gmc Sierra HD | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1GT48LE77NF219821 | 1 | 1 |
| Trao | Semi-trailer | 1TT34820513107000 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE5320371083406 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2489VM272107 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFDB9X9SD399639 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T480 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NK5LJ0X2RM357646 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Pj Trailers Company, S.a. De C.v. | Car Hauler · 27 ft | 3CV1C2725P2660127 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Clement Industries Clement | Dump · 34 ft | 5C2BF34B8RM013607 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Felling Trailers | Flatbed · 22 ft | 5FTBE222XK1000353 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Midsota Trailers | Flatbed · 27 ft | 5JWBT2721TA124080 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 H & H Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 5JWHF4021RN596238 | 1 | — |
| Dorsey Tra | Semi-trailer | 5JYLB5535HPD04598 | 1 | 1 |
| Pitt | Semi-trailer | 5JYLB5539LPP19476 | 1 | — |
| Lamar | Semi-trailer | 5RVBB1826SP141279 | 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 (69)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2026 | T557002553 | FREMONT NE | III | — | — | KELP EQUIPMENT | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKZP4TX4TJ203043 |
TX R795889 |
| October 9, 2026 | V262609397 | TX, TX | II | 5 | — | LM STONE LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
— — |
1XKDD40X08J217486 1D9SH4029DY554412 |
TX R082333 TX 039F091 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| October 7, 2026 | V262604733 | TX, TX | II | — | — | KEYSTONE | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHLJ0X8MM447051 |
TX R813386 |
| September 17, 2026 | V262583984 | TX, TX | II | — | — | NONE | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP3LJ0X7KM603100 |
TX K103196 |
| September 1, 2026 | 5540005124 | JEFFERSON SD | I | 1 | 1 | NA | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
GMC MIDSOTA TRAILERS |
1GT48LE77NF219821 5JWBT2721TA124080 |
TX RHN5452 SD TEMP |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| July 27, 2026 | V262406556 | US60 PAMPA SCALE, TX | II | 1 | — | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XPFDB9X9SD399639 5C2BF34B8RM013607 |
TX R082338 TX 029F784 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | 196L000045 | IA, IA | III | 7 | — | K&K INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ATOKA TRAILER & MFG. ATOKA |
1XKZP4TX4TJ203043 1A9L8253XNA245396 1A9L10614NA245531 |
TX R795889 TX 029F650 TX 204C995 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 11, 2026 | V262423468 | 340M US60 WB, TX | II | 3 | — | K&K | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP3LJ0X7KM603100 |
TX K103196 |
| 393.24A | Non-compliance with headlamp requirements | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 26, 2026 | V262357824 | US287 NB CHILDRESS SCALE, TX | II | — | — | K AND K | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAO |
1XKZP4TX3RJ378473 1TT34820513107000 |
TX R715822 TX 225B210 |
| May 18, 2026 | 0450000491 | OFFERLE KS | I | 9 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET LAMAR |
1GC4YNE73PF163357 5RVBB1826SP141279 |
TX RNH4854 TX 050741N |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 390.21TB3-OPERBY | Operating a CMV without the words Operated By when required | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| K&K | 11 | July 7, 2026 |
| LM STONE LLC | 1 | October 9, 2026 |
| KEYSTONE | 1 | October 7, 2026 |
| NORTHERN NATURAL GAS | 1 | November 3, 2025 |
| KELP LEASING | 1 | June 4, 2025 |
| KEL EQUIPMENT | 1 | October 21, 2024 |
| KELP EQUIPTMENT | 1 | June 13, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2020 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| October 7, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 3, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 15, 2013 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| July 26, 2013 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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