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K & E TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATES INC
West Newfield, ME
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 585131 · MC 283046
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 31 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-283046 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
12.3% OOS · 108 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC283046
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
31 yrs, 2 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 31 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 108 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC283046
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WF010930
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
585131
MC Number
MC-283046
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 23, 1994
Authority Granted
August 1, 1995
Annual Mileage
1,922,067 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
83 Water St, West Newfield, ME 04095
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kenneth L Porter
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalOilfield EquipmentConstruction MaterialsWater/Well
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
108
Driver Inspections
71
Vehicle Inspections
53
Out-of-Service Violations
25
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance76
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
12.3% of 65 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
16 of 33 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 70 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 70 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 70 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 70 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 | ME | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 15, 2024 | IL | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ME64
NY6
MA4
CT3
MO2
PA2
and 8 more states
Fleet & Equipment (48)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~21
of 19 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~27
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
24
Tractor
21
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y286JR062413 | 8 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD19SLVK1520 | 8 | — |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4825RA068383 | 8 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY0RM042411 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482C5L3205535 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X0MR432633 | 6 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X3FJ458256 | 6 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5RJ351594 | 6 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4KN122265 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR5LN857534 | 6 | 2 |
Show all 48 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124812J3177748 | 6 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GR4M962XLH157193 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY9RM042410 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482A3K3098675 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482CXL3205532 | 5 | 3 |
| 2016 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X0GJ462203 | 5 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GR4M9621LH205499 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GR4M9625NH324028 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X4ND785176 | 4 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0LN386942 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 International HX520 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPAAPR5PN489185 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148209H1519246 | 3 | — |
| 2018 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y287JR062422 | 3 | — |
| 2021 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y287MR072467 | 3 | — |
| 2018 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y289JR062423 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GR4M962XLH205503 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X2GJ125855 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X05N852833 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABCK26PV55416 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR3NLNL8142 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR8MLMH7025 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4823RA068382 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148206F1570197 | 2 | — |
| 2018 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y26XJR061960 | 2 | — |
| 2019 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y286KR066527 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482A6L3205493 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X4DJ360814 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 International LF517 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCXAPR6GN068024 | 2 | — |
| 2023 International HX520 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPAAPR5PN590209 | 2 | — |
| East So Tr | — | 1E1H5Y268JR061960 | 1 | — |
| East | Semi-trailer | 1E1H5Y289MR07246 | 1 | — |
| 2021 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y289MR072468 | 1 | — |
| East | Semi-trailer | 1EH5Y286KR066527 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A262R008466 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR6KN370325 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124810J3177747 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124818G3157481 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC12481XG3157482 | 1 | 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 (108)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2026 | 2485000710 | OLD TOWN ME | III | — | — | HUBER ENGINEERED WOODS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
5KJJBHDR8MLMH7025 1E1H5Y286KR066527 |
ME 933246 ME 3116366 |
| September 18, 2026 | 8947000975 | OLD TOWN ME | III | — | — | HUBER ENGINEERED WOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
5KJJBWD19SLVK1520 5MAPA4825RA068383 |
ME 928909 ME 5157488 |
| September 16, 2026 | 4468000021 | OLD TOWN ME | II | 3 | 1 | HUBER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL BENSON/WABASH |
3HSDZAPR0LN386942 1TTF482A3K3098675 |
ME 930959 ME 3122182 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| September 1, 2026 | 3700002466 | VT, VT | III | — | — | NORTHEASTERN LOG HOMES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
5KJJBHDR3NLNL8142 1E1H5Y287JR062422 |
ME 926835 ME 2913062 |
| August 25, 2026 | 0221008577 | PITTSFIELD ME | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL BENSON/WABASH |
3HSDZAPR0LN386942 1TTF482A3K3098675 |
ME 930959 ME 3122182 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 23, 2026 | 2347007192 | SIDNEY ME | I | — | — | HUBER ENGINERED WOODS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XKWD49X0MR432633 1E1H5Y286JR062413 |
ME 931416 ME 2921975 |
| August 10, 2026 | 9378000024 | ME, ME | III | 1 | — | HUBER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
3HSDZAPR4KN122265 1E1H5Y289JR062423 |
ME 927960 ME 2913038 |
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| July 13, 2026 | 3969005267 | ME, ME | II | 1 | 1 | QUICKRETE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1M1AN4GY9RM042410 1GR4M9625NH324028 |
ME 930088 ME 3321952 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | 9195000654 | ME, ME | II | 1 | 1 | LOWES COMPANIES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSLGAPR5LN857534 1GR4M962XLH157193 |
ME 929182 ME 3232449 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| May 14, 2026 | 8678002764 | ME, ME | II | — | — | HUBER ENGINEERED WOODS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MANAC TRAILERS USA |
1XKWD49X0GJ462203 5MC124812J3177748 |
ME 932425 ME 3015930 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HUBER ENGINEERED WOODS LLC | 23 | September 23, 2026 |
| HUBER | 8 | September 16, 2026 |
| LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION | 5 | January 21, 2025 |
| HUBER ENGINEERED WOOD LLC | 3 | January 8, 2026 |
| FONTAINE | 3 | May 19, 2025 |
| LP BUILDING SOLUTIONS | 3 | May 2, 2024 |
| PAVESTONE | 2 | August 19, 2025 |
| MADISON WOOD | 2 | June 25, 2024 |
| NORTHEASTERN LOG HOMES | 1 | September 1, 2026 |
| HUBER ENGINERED WOODS LLC | 1 | August 23, 2026 |
| QUICKRETE | 1 | July 13, 2026 |
| LOWES COMPANIES INC | 1 | June 18, 2026 |
23 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 5, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 30, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 6, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 30, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 7, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 29, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 17, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 22, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 18, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 13, 1997 | BROKER | On Record |
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