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KRESTAR AND SON TRUCKING LLC
Sidman, PA
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Past Insurance Cancellation Filed
A cancellation notice was filed effective May 25, 2026, and no replacement policy appears in FMCSA's active insurance records. Confirm current coverage with the carrier or its insurer.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 765968 · MC 967180
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 2016
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-967180 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
15.4% OOS · 47 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Past Insurance Cancellation Filed
A cancellation notice was filed effective May 25, 2026, and no replacement policy appears in FMCSA's active insurance records. Confirm current coverage with the carrier or its insurer.
Insurance Cancelled — No Replacement on Record
FMCSA records show the United Financial Casualty Company BI&PD Primary/Excess policy CA978402059 cancelled effective May 25, 2026, and no replacement filing appears on record. Confirm current coverage with the carrier or its insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 yrs, 7 mo since reinstatement on March 23, 2020; first granted September 30, 2016 (10 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Driver out-of-service rate 6.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 47 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC967180
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
765968
MC Number
MC-967180
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 19, 1998
Authority First Granted
September 30, 2016
Authority Reinstated
March 23, 2020
Annual Mileage
650,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
124 Forest Hills Drive, Sidman, PA 15955
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Richard Krestar
Officer 2
Brenda Krestar
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsGarbage/Refuse
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
47
Driver Inspections
29
Vehicle Inspections
21
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance36
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate6.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (1.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
15.4% of 26 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
46th 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
7 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 28 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 28 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 28 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 28 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
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2025 | PA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 20, 2024 | PA | — | 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
PA39
GA1
MD1
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Truck
4
Tractor
3
Straight Truck
2
Dump
1
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVNFXYB2YLB94583 | 9 | — |
| Western St | Straight Truck | 5KKXAC002CPBL9847 | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 Freightliner FLD120 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHALAV17DX29997 | 5 | 1 |
| Ptrb | Straight Truck | 1NPXGGGGX0D665463 | 5 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL40X6JD493437 | 4 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD49X0DD191423 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X47J213981 | 2 | — |
| 1998 Western Star 4900E | Tractor · Class 8 | 2WKEDDCJXWK951479 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHABFG2LPLM9252 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 5MADN40233C005975 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A276R016257 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530FG346338 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535H7946016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536L7835502 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537FG346336 | 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 (47)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 | E940621628 | TIOGA TWP PA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
2WKEDDCJXWK951479 1UYVS2537FG346336 |
PA AG48927 MI E834603 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 15, 2026 | F121616662 | OLD LYCOMING TWP PA | II | 7 | 1 | MMI DOOR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
2WKEDDCJXWK951479 1UYVS2535H7946016 |
PA AG48927 MI E179771 |
| 383.51A-SIN | OOSDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| May 26, 2026 | E921614622 | GREENE TWP PA | II | — | — | COLONA TRANSFER LP | Straight Truck |
WESTERN ST |
5KKXAC002CPBL9847 |
PA ZTR1731 |
| April 28, 2026 | A117611833 | HEMPFIELD TWP PA | III | — | — | PORTAGE PLANT | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXL40X6JD493437 |
PA ZYA8354 |
| April 28, 2026 | E952611824 | KIDDER TWP PA | III | 3 | — | MMI DOOR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKDDB9X47J213981 1UYVS2530FG346338 |
PA AG89850 MI E789870 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| April 21, 2026 | F501611161 | TIOGA TWP PA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPWD49X0DD191423 1UYVS2536L7835502 |
PA AH30122 MI E068322 |
| March 10, 2026 | C141000063 | SARVER PA | III | — | — | ENVIRONMENTAL OF PA LLC | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXL40X6JD493437 |
PA ZYA8354 |
| January 6, 2026 | E921600661 | I80 WB MM 194 GREENE TWP - WES, PA | II | 2 | 1 | CALVIN V LENIG COAL SALES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPWD49X0DD191423 5MADN40233C005975 |
PA AH30122 PA PT453M8 |
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| December 18, 2025 | A3A8535504 | PA, PA | II | 3 | — | ROSE BUD MINING | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXL40X6JD493437 |
PA ZYA8354 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| December 16, 2025 | A304535024 | SR22 WEST WHEATFIELD TOWNSHIP-, PA | III | — | — | SEWARD POWER PLANT | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVNFXYB2YLB94583 |
PA ZXT3842 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ROSEBUD | 6 | November 18, 2025 |
| MMI DOOR | 2 | June 15, 2026 |
| COLONA TRANSFER LP | 1 | May 26, 2026 |
| PORTAGE PLANT | 1 | April 28, 2026 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL OF PA LLC | 1 | March 10, 2026 |
| CALVIN V LENIG COAL SALES INC | 1 | January 6, 2026 |
| ROSE BUD MINING | 1 | December 18, 2025 |
| SEWARD POWER PLANT | 1 | December 16, 2025 |
| KRESTAR TRUCKING | 1 | December 9, 2025 |
| KRESTAR SONS TRUCKING | 1 | November 18, 2025 |
| CL WARD & FAMILY INC | 1 | October 28, 2025 |
| ADMIRAL | 1 | June 26, 2025 |
5 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2020 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 23, 2020 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| March 16, 2020 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 10, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 27, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 17, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 15, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 14, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 31, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 30, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| May 25, 2026 | BMC-35 | Cancelled · UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY |
| May 25, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY |
| February 11, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
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