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KEENS TRUCKING INC
Murphysboro, IL
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 764620 · MC 344027
No Safety Rating
Active 28 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-344027 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
12.5% OOS · 19 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 28 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC344027
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA967748856
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
764620
MC Number
MC-344027
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 17, 2024
FMCSA Registration
August 11, 1998
Authority Granted
September 22, 1998
Annual Mileage
355,265 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3705 Watt Hill Road, Murphysboro, IL 62966
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mike Keen
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelGrain/FeedFarm Supplies
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance29
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
12.5% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
4 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2, 2025 | IL | — | — | Yes | 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
IL18
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Dump
5
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 International 9900i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCHAER2YC074051 | 7 | — |
| 2009 Trailstar TrailStar Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 24 ft | 1T9DS24B791066159 | 6 | — |
| 2000 International 9100i | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSCBAER8YJ076597 | 3 | — |
| 2027 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD29X2VR733233 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 International 9200i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCEAER73C070174 | 3 | — |
| 2008 Trailstar TrailStar Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 39 ft | 1T9FC39B781066570 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 39 ft | 5MADN392XEC027939 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 5MADN4022EC027338 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 International F-9370 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFBAER4XC067874 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 International F-9370 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFBAER8VC073335 | 1 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac | Semi-trailer | 2MADN40259A172740 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 5MADN40242C005482 | 1 | — |
| Mac | Semi-trailer | 5MADN40259A172747 | 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 (19)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2026 | 5009250027 | IL-13 1083 FEET WEST OF IL-148, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRAILSTAR |
2HSCHAER2YC074051 1T9DS24B791066159 |
IL P642927 IL 713771ST |
| August 11, 2026 | 5015120034 | IL 3, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAC |
2HSCEAER73C070174 2MADN40259A172740 |
IL P1055638 IL 958661ST |
| July 29, 2026 | 4289960114 | IL 146, IL | III | 1 | — | KEENS TRUCKING 1269 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRAILSTAR |
2HSCHAER2YC074051 1T9DS24B791066159 |
IL P642927 IL 713771ST |
| 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | General Securement | ||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | 5015120024 | IL 3, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAC |
2HSCEAER73C070174 5MADN40259A172747 |
IL P1055638 IL 958661ST |
| April 28, 2026 | 4292880484 | T10, IL | I | 4 | — | SHAWNEE STONE LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRAILSTAR |
2HSCHAER2YC074051 1T9DS24B791066159 |
IL P642927 IL 713771ST |
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| April 8, 2026 | 5004700121 | IL-3, IL | III | — | — | KNIGHTHAWK COAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1HSCBAER8YJ076597 5MADN392XEC027939 |
IL P1201136 IL 877531ST |
| August 29, 2025 | 5005100208 | IL HWY 146 @ CYPRESS VALLEY LN, IL | I | 19 | 6 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRAILSTAR |
2HSFBAER4XC067874 1T9FC39B781066570 |
IL P1296612 IL 997925ST |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.48A | OOSInoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HLIW | OOSHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55D1 | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47A | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 16, 2025 | 4127610866 | 57, IL | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRAILSTAR |
2HSCHAER2YC074051 1T9DS24B791066159 |
IL P642927 IL 713771ST |
| June 16, 2025 | 4182120329 | I-57, IL | III | — | — | ET SIMONDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRAILSTAR |
2HSFBAER8VC073335 1T9FC39B781066570 |
IL P1296612 IL 997925ST |
| April 15, 2025 | 5005160121 | RTE SCALE PAD CHESTER, IL | II | — | — | NIGHTHAWK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKWD29X2VR733233 5MADN40242C005482 |
IL P1099082 IL 408554ST |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KEENS TRUCKING 1269 | 1 | July 29, 2026 |
| SHAWNEE STONE LLC | 1 | April 28, 2026 |
| KNIGHTHAWK COAL | 1 | April 8, 2026 |
| ET SIMONDS | 1 | June 16, 2025 |
| NIGHTHAWK | 1 | April 15, 2025 |
| ET SIMMONDS | 1 | November 6, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 27, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 21, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 20, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 22, 1998 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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