FMCSA Carrier Profile
KESSLER TRUCKING INC
Elkins, WV
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 34 yrs
Authority
Active
MC-253070 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC253070
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT24540A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
483161
MC Number
MC-253070
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 12, 1992
Authority Granted
August 19, 1992
Annual Mileage
1,107,724 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
384 Parsons Road, Elkins, WV 26241
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ellen M Kessler
Officer 2
Herschel Kessler
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Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
9 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
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 (10)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWD49X8TR220142 | 1 | Passed |
| February 16, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPED49X2SD724879 | 0 | Clean |
| December 15, 2025 | OH | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1NPXD49X2RD898884 | 2 | Passed |
| November 17, 2025 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWD49XXPR172603 | 0 | Clean |
| August 25, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWD49X1KJ283810 | 0 | Clean |
| July 10, 2025 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWD49XXPR172603 | 0 | Clean |
| May 19, 2025 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1NPXD9X3PD850159 | 0 | Clean |
| January 21, 2025 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XK1D49X7LJ413214 | 0 | Clean |
| October 4, 2024 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWD49X1KJ283810 | 0 | Clean |
| June 6, 2024 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWD49X4LR364013 | 0 | Clean |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH6
PA2
KY1
WV1
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Tank
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMB1442662029679 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X1KJ283810 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49XXPR172603 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5JLSP422845W06852 | 2 | — |
| Heil | — | 1HLS2P8B6F7W80250 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X2RD898884 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | — | 1NPXD9X3PD850159 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMB1422962029677 | 1 | — |
| Stephens | — | 1S9AL15B46H474028 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D49X7LJ413214 | 1 | — |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X4LR364013 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X8TR220142 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPED49X2SD724879 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSN4424G7W96209 | 1 | — |
| Mckt | — | 5MAPA48207A013322 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 1992 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 13, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| July 13, 1992 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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