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KINGS TRUCKING & EXCAVATION INC
Seymour, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 953975 · MC 545262
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 2006
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-545262 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Hanover Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
11.1% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 4 yrs, 3 mo since reinstatement on June 14, 2022; first granted March 2, 2006 (20 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC545262
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy AWW J007662
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
953975
MC Number
MC-545262
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
December 31, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 14, 2001
Authority First Granted
March 2, 2006
Authority Reinstated
June 14, 2022
Annual Mileage
1,031,100 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Seymour, IN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalGrain/FeedDry BulkUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
11.1% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2025 | IN | — | 1 | 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
IN5
OH2
KY1
NC1
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 50 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Flatbed
5
Semi-trailer
2
Dry Van
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD18SLWB7425 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJNBWFG8RPVG9978 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y284KR064811 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDJAPT6GH737131 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZLP0X4FJ454015 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A22FR035413 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482C5L3196951 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X6HJ172176 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4TX1NJ480428 | 1 | — |
| Tcf | Semi-trailer | 2TC1783 | 1 | — |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532KXRS056091 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 3P9KF5322P1038572 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Talbert | Flatbed · 50 ft | 40FSK5024F1032712 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Talbert | Flatbed · 53 ft | 40FSK5335N1041681 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJNBWD16RLUN0076 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 7715000151 | SEYMOUR IN | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZLP0X4FJ454015 |
IN 2983191 |
| December 11, 2025 | 7406001389 | SELLERSBURG IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR TALBERT |
5KJNBWD16RLUN0076 40FSK5024F1032712 |
IN 3741777 IN PD548246 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| December 10, 2025 | 7703004681 | BIRDSEYE IN | II | — | — | E & B PAVING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UNPUBLISHE |
5KJNBWFG8RPVG9978 3P9KF5322P1038572 |
IN 3612661 IN PD48467 |
| October 13, 2025 | 0432000424 | HUBBARD OH | I | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1HSDJAPT6GH737131 1TTF482C5L3196951 |
IN 3090717 IN PG53541 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 18, 2025 | CV41295552 | SHELBYVILLE, KY | I | 6 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR REITNOUER INC |
5KJJBWD18SLWB7425 1RNF48A22FR035413 |
IN 3741778 IN PC39627 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 11, 2025 | 8093005102 | GREENWOOD IN | I | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR TALBERT |
5KJNBWFG8RPVG9978 40FSK5335N1041681 |
IN 3612661 IN P534805 |
| 396.3A1-TFCV | OOSTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| July 18, 2025 | 1006000023 | COLUMBUS IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TCF |
1XKZP4TX1NJ480428 2TC1783 |
IN 3101522 IN P808650 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 2, 2025 | 3277001496 | COLUMBUS OH | III | 1 | — | KINGS TRUCKING AND EXCAVATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
5KJJBWD18SLWB7425 3H3V532KXRS056091 |
IN 3741778 IN PA50953 |
| 392.16AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| April 7, 2025 | 0006745622 | I 40 WB @ NC HWY 68, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XKWD49X6HJ172176 1E1H5Y284KR064811 |
IN 3040346 NC PD48471 |
| February 12, 2024 | 7925001969 | AUSTIN IN | III | 1 | — | E&B PAVING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST LANDOLL CO |
5KJNALD1XMPMH5271 1LH455WJ6M1B29667 |
IN 3040345 IN P882239 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| E & B PAVING | 2 | December 10, 2025 |
| SIMS BARK | 1 | January 30, 2024 |
| RITCHIE BROS AUCTION | 1 | December 27, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2022 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 6, 2022 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| March 15, 2018 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 24, 2010 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| March 2, 2006 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 3, 2022 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 23, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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