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KESSLER TRUCKING INC
Elkins, WV
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 483161 · MC 253070
Satisfactory
Active 34 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-253070 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
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
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
483161
MC Number
MC-253070
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
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
Herschel Kessler
Officer 2
Ellen M Kessler
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry Bulk
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
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
0.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
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
~8
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
8
Tank
4
Semi-trailer
2
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 | Semi-trailer | 1HLS2P8B6F7W80250 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X2RD898884 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 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 | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA48207A013322 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | 1998000245 | COOLVILLE OH | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XKWD49X8TR220142 5HTSN4424G7W96209 |
WV BA547844 WV C529502 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| February 16, 2026 | 3225001860 | NORTH JACKSON OH | III | — | — | GREER LIME CO. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XPED49X2SD724879 5JLSP422845W06852 |
WV BA550452 WV C372283 |
| December 15, 2025 | 1875000046 | ALBANY OH | I | 2 | — | GREER LIME CO. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1NPXD49X2RD898884 1PMB1422962029677 |
WV BA547109 WV C486304 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 17, 2025 | 3284001209 | COOLVILLE OH | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XKWD49XXPR172603 1PMB1442662029679 |
WV BA551320 WV C499030 |
| August 25, 2025 | B166523705 | SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI, PA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HEIL |
1XKWD49X1KJ283810 1HLS2P8B6F7W80250 |
WV BA550317 WV C381111 |
| July 10, 2025 | 3289000746 | ALBANY OH | III | — | — | GREER LIME CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XKWD49XXPR172603 1PMB1442662029679 |
WV BA544868 WV C499030 |
| May 19, 2025 | S212000105 | MOREHEAD, KY | III | — | — | TANNER WOOD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB MCKT |
1NPXD9X3PD850159 5MAPA48207A013322 |
WV BA544467 WV C458695 |
| January 21, 2025 | 1575000051 | CARROLL OH | III | — | — | GREER LIME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XK1D49X7LJ413214 5JLSP422845W06852 |
WV BA543890 WV C372283 |
| October 4, 2024 | B310427816 | SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI, PA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKWD49X1KJ283810 |
WV BA539833 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 6, 2024 | PSC1270219 | SENECA ROCKS WV | II | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STEPHENS |
1XKWD49X4LR364013 1S9AL15B46H474028 |
WV BA538728 WV C499002 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GREER LIME | 6 | February 16, 2026 |
| TANNER WOOD | 1 | May 19, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
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 |
|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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