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KARONA HAULING INC
Merrillville, IN
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3475243 · MC 1138762
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1138762 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
66.7% OOS · 14 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 97% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 28.6% of 7 driver inspections — higher than 88% 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.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Driver out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1138762
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3475243
MC Number
MC-1138762
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 13, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 24, 2020
Authority Granted
September 14, 2020
Annual Mileage
231,845 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
7900 Whitcomb St Unit I, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Vasyl Koval
Officer 2
Dmytro Reshetnyk
Cargo Types
Motor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
18
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service28
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (23.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
66.7% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
97th 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
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
9 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
6 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
6 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KS3
IA2
IL2
MI2
MO2
LA1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (26)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 50 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
10
Semi-trailer
8
Car Hauler
5
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL6PG578379 | 2 | 2 |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VGFW5039NL005060 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3CT3NED53481 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3CT8NEF03858 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3CT9PEC34868 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DM0REF38598 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT2NEG23511 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT6REC28818 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Infinity Trailers | Car Hauler · 50 ft | 1Z9GC5024LH489251 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL3NG244646 | 1 | — |
Show all 26 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL5RG364468 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL8RG300070 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNFL6LG194325 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCL4LG307035 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCLXNG242579 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Atc Trailers | Car Hauler · 50 ft | 4A9A15032PM260026 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Atc Trailers | Car Hauler · 50 ft | 4A9A15034PM260044 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Atc Trailers | Car Hauler · 50 ft | 4A9A15035PM260019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Atc Trailers | Car Hauler · 50 ft | 4A9A15036PM260028 | 1 | 1 |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 4C9KC5034NH546065 | 1 | — |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 5VGFW5031ML006282 | 1 | — |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VGFW5032LL003955 | 1 | — |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VGFW5032PL000284 | 1 | 1 |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 5VGFW5039ML010533 | 1 | 1 |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VGFW503XLL003962 | 1 | 1 |
| Kauf | Semi-trailer | 7UZFW5037RL000129 | 1 | 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 (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2025 | HP00966976 | COFFEY COUNTY - 031, KS | I | 6 | 1 | ISHIP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM TRLR |
3C7WRTCL4LG307035 5VGFW5039ML010533 |
WI GD98234 IL 864941ST |
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| June 27, 2025 | KLEIN03901 | MILLER DR NEAR 35TH ST, MI | II | 8 | 3 | MAX BOX AUTO LOGISTICS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD ATC TRAILERS |
1FT8W3DT6REC28818 4A9A15036PM260028 |
IL 217386H IL 1000002ST |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| June 3, 2025 | 000P168WZX | HWY 151 NB AT GEHL LANE, IA | II | 22 | 5 | AVIS DENVER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C63RRGL6PG578379 5VGFW5039NL005060 |
IN A430591 IL 883503ST |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-PROP | OOSDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-PROP | OOSDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| 393.41 | OOSNo or defective parking brake system on CMV | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.24C1I | Driver failed to make annotations when applicable | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.22H3 | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| June 1, 2025 | 0224002552 | PORTAGEVILLE MO | I | 6 | 1 | PV RENTALS TRUCK & VAN RENTALS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUFMAN |
1FT8W3CT9PEC34868 5VGFW5032PL000284 |
IN TK227OOA IL 1012117ST |
| 383.91A-LCDL | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| May 20, 2025 | 5253001694 | KANSAS CITY MO | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM INFINITY TRAILERS |
3C7WRNFL6LG194325 1Z9GC5024LH489251 |
IL P1205581 IL 903779ST |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| May 2, 2025 | 4068361597 | I-57, IL | II | 6 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM ATC TRAILERS |
3C7WRTCLXNG242579 4A9A15035PM260019 |
IN A451574 IL 721820ST |
| 391.41A | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 30, 2025 | 4068361594 | I-57, IL | II | 5 | 2 | UNKNOWN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C63RRGL6PG578379 5VGFW5039NL005060 |
IN A430591 IL 883503ST |
| 393.104F3 | OOSLoose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| April 22, 2025 | 3221000149 | COLUMBUS OH | II | 3 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUFMAN |
1FT8W3CT3NED53481 5VGFW503XLL003962 |
IN TK900OHR IL 996368ST |
| 393.205C-WR | OOSWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.16B-CPASS | Co-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while riding in a property-carrying CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| April 8, 2025 | DEJOS01501 | I-94 W/B @ PARMA RD, MI | I | 5 | 2 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUF |
3C63RRGL5RG364468 7UZFW5037RL000129 |
IL 221696H IL 146950TE |
| 383.23A2-LCDL | OOSEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 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-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| February 18, 2025 | 000P16C47R | 45 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GR, IA | III | — | — | NEWBOLD TOYOTA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD ATC TRAILERS |
1FT8W3DT2NEG23511 4A9A15032PM260026 |
IN A451929 IL 721779ST |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ISHIP | 1 | July 29, 2025 |
| MAX BOX AUTO LOGISTICS INC | 1 | June 27, 2025 |
| AVIS DENVER | 1 | June 3, 2025 |
| PV RENTALS TRUCK & VAN RENTALS | 1 | June 1, 2025 |
| NEWBOLD TOYOTA | 1 | February 18, 2025 |
| ADESA KANSAS CITY | 1 | February 11, 2025 |
| VICTORY AUTO GROUP | 1 | December 16, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 6, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 1, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 17, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 10, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 14, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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