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R E KAUS INC
Itasca, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 617190 · MC 295634
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 26 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-295634 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 26 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC295634
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT47944A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
617190
MC Number
MC-295634
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
July 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 17, 1995
Authority Reinstated
December 30, 1999
Annual Mileage
1,129,848 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
6n349 Lloyd Ave, Itasca, IL 60143
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kelsey Kaus Seith
Officer 2
Robert Kaus
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesDry BulkChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
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 (11)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR0LSLW9994 | 2 | Passed |
| February 23, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJGEDV4FLGD8916 | 1 | Passed |
| September 9, 2025 | IL | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGEDV3GDHC2896 | 0 | Clean |
| May 19, 2025 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJGEDV9FSGA7567 | 0 | Clean |
| May 9, 2025 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHPDV0NSMV3369 | 0 | Clean |
| March 11, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR0LSLW9994 | 0 | Clean |
| January 23, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJGEDV0FDGN8867 | 0 | Clean |
| January 13, 2025 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJGEDV9FSGA7567 | 0 | Clean |
| October 22, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR2LSLW9995 | 0 | Clean |
| October 8, 2024 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR0LSLW9994 | 1 | Passed |
| April 20, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | — | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | Cited |
| February 23, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | Following too close | 5 | Cited |
| July 13, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| April 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | 4 | Cited |
| October 8, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| April 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | Retroreflective material not affixed as required for trailers manufactured after December 1993 | 3 | Cited |
| April 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Cited |
| April 28, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | Cited |
| April 28, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · EOBR Related | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | Cited |
| April 28, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · EOBR Related | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | Cited |
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
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2025 | IA | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 21, 2025 | IN | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · 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
IL6
IN3
CA1
IA1
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 25 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Tank
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0LSLW9994 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Walker Stainless Equipment Co | Tank · 45 ft | 1W9S45214TN001386 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV9FSGA7567 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV4FLGD8916 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS14327R1013356 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Ste | Tank · 42 ft | 1S9T04228S0017223 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Walker Stainless Equipment Co | Tank · 44 ft | 1W9S44221WN001580 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Walker Stainless Equipment Co | Tank · 44 ft | 1W9S44222WN001586 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV0FDGN8867 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV3GDHC2896 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2LSLW9995 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV0NSMV3369 | 1 | — |
| Walker Sta | — | 5WSAB44235N037307 | 1 | — |
| Walker Sta | — | 5WSAB46234N036914 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 18, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 14, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 21, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 15, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 21, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 24, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 2, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 19, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 20, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 29, 1999 | COMMON | On Record |
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