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KEMPER TRUCKING INC
Steward, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 513989 · MC 498778
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 21 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-498778 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 21 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC498778
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN420484
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
513989
MC Number
MC-498778
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 25, 1993
Authority Granted
October 1, 2004
Annual Mileage
228,328 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1435 Townline Road, Steward, IL 60553
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Bryan Frankfother
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodalGrain/FeedDry BulkPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
2023
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2026 | 4290450160 | I-39, IL | III | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB MANAC TRAILERS USA |
1NP5GGGG30D488178 5MC124810V3237967 |
IL P1062414 IL 1062182ST |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| December 30, 2024 | 2486002243 | HAZEL GREEN WI | II | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKDDR9X21J877499 1GRDM9628KH161273 |
IL P992164 IL 686209ST |
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 8, 2024 | 2733002111 | HANCOCK WI | I | 7 | 2 | WELCH BROS. BELVIDERE, INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1NP5GGGG30D488178 13N1482C9K1526070 |
IL P1062414 IL 91119ST |
| 393.124F-CCP | OOSConcrete Pipe - Improper securement of pipe over 45 inches in diameter | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSSRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| August 20, 2024 | 4289520014 | 355, IL | III | — | — | KEMPER TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5DB9X2XD461496 13N1482C2K1526072 |
IL P1072121 IL 895918ST |
| August 5, 2024 | 5928001576 | GARY IN | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5DB9X75N883769 13N1482C5K1530200 |
IL P1079652 IL 644587ST |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| July 30, 2024 | 7250000580 | WEST HARRISON IN | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BENSON/WABASH |
1XP5DB9X75N883769 1TTE532A2M3266997 |
IL P1079652 IL 848026ST |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| April 3, 2024 | 000P15LW0Z | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL, IA | II | 4 | 1 | MTL EQUIPMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GDAN |
1XP5DB9X75N883769 1GRDM9623KH161276 |
IL P1079652 IL 686206ST |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| February 28, 2024 | 4037610266 | I24, IL | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP5DB9X75N883769 |
IL P1079652 |
| September 19, 2023 | 2592000056 | MADISON SWEF, WI | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONA |
1XP5DB9X75N883769 13N1482CXR1566118 |
IL P1079652 ME 5286070 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WELCH BROS. BELVIDERE, INC. | 1 | October 8, 2024 |
| MTL EQUIPMENT | 1 | April 3, 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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL3
IN2
WI2
IA1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
6
Tractor
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NP5GGGG30D488178 | 2 | 2 |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X75N883769 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C2K1526072 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C5K1530200 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C9K1526070 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9628KH161273 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532A2M3266997 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDR9X21J877499 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X2XD461496 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124810V3237967 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 1, 2004 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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