RTS Financial
Fast funding for your trucking business.
Get a free quoteFMCSA Carrier Profile
KAYS TRUCKING LLC
Callicoon, NY
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.8% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
See details ↓
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 401329 · MC 512757
Conditional
Active 5 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 2005
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-512757 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acadia Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
36.8% OOS · 33 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.8% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 yrs, 3 mo since reinstatement on June 28, 2021; first granted March 8, 2005 (21 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on February 12, 2019 (Unsatisfactory = Unfit) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 63.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 33 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC512757
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Acadia Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CAA 5684120
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
401329
MC Number
MC-512757
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 18, 1990
Authority First Granted
March 8, 2005
Authority Reinstated
June 28, 2021
Annual Mileage
597,503 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Callicoon, NY
Email
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
33
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
21
Out-of-Service Violations
27
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance181
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate63.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (42.9pp higher)
36.8% of 19 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
80th 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
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 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 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 7, 2025 | NY | — | 1 | Yes | Other · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY21
CT1
MA1
Fleet & Equipment (26)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 19 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
11
Dry Van
5
Semi-trailer
4
Truck
3
Construction Trailer
2
Dump
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DU0X07N689659 | 4 | 3 |
| Easton Car | Semi-trailer | 1E1D2S3825RG35067 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX07C1EM020186 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 Wabash Smooth Side Standard | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJE482S5RL263918 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X0WJ775108 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP4TX8DJ348526 | 2 | — |
| 1996 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9625TW011601 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9629YW047508 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4RM046669 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 357 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPAXBTX71N539328 | 1 | — |
Show all 26 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rave | Semi-trailer | 1R1F34821GE860192 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Trail King Industries | Construction Trailer · 41 ft | 1TKL04141BW082450 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Trail King Industries | Construction Trailer · 41 ft | 1TKL04142LW113075 | 1 | — |
| Utility Tr | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2482XC926101 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2489VM180012 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 50 ft | 1UYVS25085M584704 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB0X8YJ842604 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDP0X1GJ125408 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB0X11N555318 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB0X12D586270 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X2YN510496 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X9YN517414 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD40X4FD256214 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Sterling Truck L9500 series | Truck · Class 8 | 2FZMAZDE64AN41656 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 36 ft | 5MADA3645HC038885 | 1 | 1 |
| Mac | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4821AA017872 | 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 (33)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | SPF3041977 | SLATE HILL NY | II | 9 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPTXPTX3CD138972 |
NY 44657PF |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration 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 | |||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| August 11, 2026 | M005700310 | WALLKILL NY | II | 5 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX07C1EM020186 |
NY 58353PF |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 13, 2026 | 3090005222 | CT, CT | II | 9 | 2 | SPRINGBROOK BLUESTONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT RAVE |
1XP5DU0X07N689659 1R1F34821GE860192 |
NY 10309PF NY BU62462 |
| 393.110B2I-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 11, 2026 | SPF4030144 | MIDDLETOWN NY | III | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XKWDB0X8YJ842604 1TKL04142LW113075 |
NY 23561BR NY CK84537 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| June 5, 2026 | SPF3090095 | SLATE HILL NY | III | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX07C1EM020186 |
NY 29417PF |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 7, 2026 | SPF3071286 | ROCK HILL NY | II | 5 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M1AN4GY4RM046669 |
NY 44657PF |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| April 23, 2026 | SPF4040145 | BLOOMINGBURG NY | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX07C1EM020186 |
NY 29417PF |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| March 10, 2026 | SPF3011720 | LIVINGSTON MANOR NY | II | 18 | 4 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X9YN517414 5MADA3645HC038885 |
NY 24804PF NY CK84325 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.205A-WRTC | OOSWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 13, 2026 | SPC3061038 | LANSING NY | III | 3 | — | BROOME COUNTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EASTON CAR |
1XP5DU0X07N689659 1E1D2S3825RG35067 |
NY 10309PF NY CG24242 |
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| February 10, 2026 | SPF3041405 | LIVINGSTON MANOR NY | II | 16 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TR |
1XP5DB9X2YN510496 1UYVS2482XC926101 |
NY 75699PC NY CE70170 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SPRINGBROOK BLUESTONE | 1 | July 13, 2026 |
| BROOME COUNTY | 1 | February 13, 2026 |
| CARGILL | 1 | December 10, 2025 |
| CIRCLE R FRUIT FARM | 1 | October 8, 2025 |
| O AND R PACKAGING | 1 | January 31, 2024 |
| JOSEPH DISALVO FARMS INC | 1 | December 5, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 28, 2021 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 22, 2021 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 20, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 22, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 16, 2020 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 7, 2020 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 25, 2019 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 13, 2019 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 31, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 18, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
| March 5, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
AllAmerican Agents of Process
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106
CarrierChk Partners
View all partners →Your business here
Introduce your business to carriers.
Explore partnership
Sponsored listings — CarrierChk may be compensated for referrals. Partner with CarrierChk →
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 11, 2026.
Verify directly on FMCSA SAFER Web.
Verify Any Carrier Free
Search any DOT or MC number for live authority status, insurance on file, and full safety history.
This profile is built from public FMCSA records. If this is your company, you can hide your contact details or request removal of this page.