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KE TRANSPORT LLC
Gifford, IL
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 929750 · MC 184184
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 38 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 1985
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-184184 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
1 inspection 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
MC184184
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
38 yrs, 4 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 38 yrs, 4 mo, reinstated after a revocation effective June 16, 1988; first granted December 2, 1985 (40 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC184184
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN374954
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
929750
MC Number
MC-184184
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 26, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 30, 2001
Authority First Granted
December 2, 1985
Authority Reinstated
After June 16, 1988
Annual Mileage
54,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
111 East Center St, Gifford, IL 61847
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kevin Wayne Emkes
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B2AL339891 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Peterbilt 377 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDR8X9TD394228 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2025 | 5005480265 | RT 47 @ GALENA, IL | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPCDR8X9TD394228 1JJV532B2AL339891 |
IL 40657Z IL 695305ST |
| 393.47D | All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 17, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 15, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 15, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 24, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 20, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 11, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 15, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 29, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 30, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 5, 1988 | BROKER | On Record |
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