FMCSA Carrier Profile
JOHN KHIEL III LOGGING & CHIPPING INC
DBA: John Khiel & Sons
Denmark, ME
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 396524 · MC 944272
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-944272 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 17 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 17 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC944272
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Acadia Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CAA 0100132 AB
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
396524
MC Number
MC-944272
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
June 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 13, 1990
Authority Granted
December 18, 2015
Annual Mileage
1,023,135 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
65 Bull Ring Road, Denmark, ME 04022
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John H Khiel Iii
Officer 2
Travis Khiel
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
17
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
8
Total OOS Orders
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
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
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (17)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2026 | ME | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPED40X8TD807764 | 0 | Clean |
| June 9, 2026 | ME | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPED40X1TD807766 | 0 | Clean |
| March 30, 2026 | ME | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPCD40X7GD369882 | 0 | Clean |
| March 30, 2026 | ME | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPCD40X5HD411807 | 0 | Clean |
| November 24, 2025 | ME | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPCD40X7GD369882 | 0 | Clean |
| November 20, 2025 | NH | Level II — Walk-Around | 1XPCD40X5HD411807 | 3 | Passed |
| July 25, 2025 | NH | Level III — Driver Only | 1XPED40X4SD707269 | 0 | Clean |
| May 14, 2025 | ME | Level I — Full | WSTR · 5KJJBWD13NLNR5164 | 1 | Passed |
| May 6, 2025 | ME | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPCD40X6HD447683 | 0 | Clean |
| April 4, 2025 | ME | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPCD40X5HD411807 | 0 | Clean |
| April 1, 2025 | NH | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1NPWX4EX1BD121076 | 0 | Clean |
| March 24, 2025 | ME | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPCD40X1LD632099 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 17 inspection records
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ME14
NH3
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~19
of 59 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
10
Logging
2
Specialty Trailer
2
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD40X7GD369882 | 5 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD40X5HD411807 | 3 | — |
| Dlpe | — | 2D9GB4738B1004043 | 3 | — |
| Mana | — | 2M5231438M1198782 | 2 | — |
| Mana | — | 2M5231438T1233223 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Manac Manac Trailer | Specialty Trailer · 48 ft | 2M5331460K1179431 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 388 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPWX4EX1BD121076 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40X1CJ309269 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD40X1LD632099 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD40X6HD447683 | 1 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD40X7JD487647 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPED40X1TD807766 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPED40X4SD707269 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPED40X8TD807764 | 1 | — |
| Dlpe | — | 2D9GB48C291004063 | 1 | — |
| Mana | — | 2M5231434N1211741 | 1 | — |
| Mana | — | 2M5231436N1211742 | 1 | — |
| Not yet decoded | — | 2M523143XM1198783 | 1 | — |
| Mana | — | 2M523143XT1233224 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Manac Manac Trailer | Logging · 48 ft | 2M5231464K1187401 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Manac Manac Trailer | Logging · 48 ft | 2M5231466K1187402 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Manac Manac Trailer | Specialty Trailer · 48 ft | 2M5331464T1233198 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD13NLNR5164 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2015 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 18, 2015 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2015 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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