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KEPICH TRANSPORTATION INC
Cleveland, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 981994 · MC 416188
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-416188 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
15.4% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC416188
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAT 0010846-00
GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy GSV500165101
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
981994
MC Number
MC-416188
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
November 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 3, 2001
Authority Reinstated
November 6, 2024
Annual Mileage
498,358 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2053 West 3rd St, Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Don Kepich
Cargo Types
Liquids/GasesChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
15.4% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
22.2%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 39th 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
13
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
9
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.5pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AW07Y08N002957 | 0 | Clean |
| June 1, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1PN4GY3KM004204 | 1 | Passed |
| May 25, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1PN4GY9RM014519 | 0 | Clean |
| April 15, 2026 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1PN4GY3KM004204 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| March 31, 2026 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH0LN220282 | 0 | Clean |
| January 7, 2026 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1PN4GY9RM014519 | 0 | Clean |
| December 29, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1PN4GY7LM004191 | 2 | Passed |
| November 3, 2025 | OH | Level I — Full | MACK TRUCK · 1M1AW07Y9HM081499 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| September 10, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1AW07Y9HM081499 | 1 | Passed |
| June 11, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1PN4GY7LM004191 | 0 | Clean |
| October 24, 2024 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1PN4GY7LM004191 | 0 | Clean |
| September 23, 2024 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AW07Y9HM081499 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 13 inspection records
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2025 | OH | — | — | 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
OH13
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Tank
3
Dump
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y9HM081499 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 Ste | Tank · 42 ft | 1S9T24224D0017247 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY7LM004191 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY3KM004204 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY9RM014519 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Ste | Tank · 42 ft | 1S9T2422960017019 | 2 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | — | 159T0000XJ2129253 | 1 | — |
| 2014 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 32 ft | 1E1D1P28XER051571 | 1 | — |
| Fruehauf | — | 1H4T04229GK024703 | 1 | — |
| Heil Co. | — | 1HLF1D7B2D9E38765 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y08N002957 | 1 | — |
| Sunshine S | — | 1S9T0000XJ2129253 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ste | Tank · 42 ft | 1S9T2422XF0017109 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0LN220282 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 28, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 23, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 9, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 22, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 21, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 22, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 19, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 21, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 19, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 23, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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