KUPEL TRANSPORT LLC

USDOT 1440888 • 281 QUAIL CREEK RD, INMAN, SC, 29349

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,440,888
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8642664128
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
35
MCS-150 Mileage
2,139,048
Physical Address
281 QUAIL CREEK RD, INMAN, SC, 29349
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Nov 28, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-560471ACTIVEUnknownNov 17, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/Primary6525320ON FILENov 28, 2024Nov 28, 2025

Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT514692001REPLACEDNov 28, 2023Nov 28, 2024
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary514692001REPLACEDNov 28, 2019Nov 28, 2023
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP83605AREPLACEDNov 28, 2018Nov 28, 2019
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP83605ACANCELLEDNov 28, 2018Jan 1, 2020
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP83605ACANCELLEDNov 28, 2010Nov 28, 2018
GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMAC1667895 00REPLACEDNov 28, 2009Nov 28, 2010
TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKBIPD/PrimaryAA8200017500CANCELLEDNov 28, 2008Nov 28, 2009
TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKBIPD/PrimaryAA7200000400REPLACEDNov 28, 2007Nov 28, 2007
TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKBIPD/PrimaryAA7200000400CANCELLEDNov 28, 2007Jan 25, 2008
TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKBIPD/PrimaryAA7200000400CANCELLEDNov 28, 2007Nov 28, 2008
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTC027342REPLACEDApr 26, 2007Nov 28, 2007
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTC019542REPLACEDApr 26, 2006Apr 26, 2006
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTC019542CANCELLEDApr 26, 2006Apr 26, 2007
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTC019542CANCELLEDApr 26, 2006Jun 25, 2006

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELBERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY6525320BIPD/PrimaryNov 28, 2025Nov 28, 2025
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT514692001BIPD/PrimaryNov 28, 2024Nov 28, 2024
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.514692001BIPD/PrimaryNov 28, 2023Nov 28, 2023
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP83605ABIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2020Jan 1, 2020
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP83605ABIPD/PrimaryNov 28, 2019Nov 28, 2019
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP83605ABIPD/PrimaryNov 28, 2018Nov 28, 2018
TERM/REPLGREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANYMAC1667895 00BIPD/PrimaryNov 28, 2010Nov 28, 2010
CANCELTOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKAA8200017500BIPD/PrimaryNov 28, 2009Nov 28, 2009
CANCELTOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKAA7200000400BIPD/PrimaryNov 28, 2008Nov 28, 2008
TERM/CANCLTOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKAA7200000400BIPD/PrimaryJan 25, 2008Jan 25, 2008
TERM/REPLTOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKAA7200000400BIPD/PrimaryNov 28, 2007Nov 28, 2007
TERM/REPLAEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANYTC027342BIPD/PrimaryNov 28, 2007Nov 28, 2007
CANCELAEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANYTC019542BIPD/PrimaryApr 26, 2007Apr 26, 2007
TERM/CANCLAEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANYTC019542BIPD/PrimaryJun 25, 2006Jun 25, 2006
TERM/REPLAEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANYTC019542BIPD/PrimaryApr 26, 2006Apr 26, 2006

Authority Action History (7 events)

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Authority Action History (7 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC560471CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 3, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 17, 2025
MC560471CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 1, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 20, 2018
MC560471CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 2, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 20, 2009
MC560471CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 3, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 18, 2008
MC560471CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 31, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 3, 2008
MC560471CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 30, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 27, 2007
MC560471MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMay 5, 2006Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
42%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
79
Violations
78
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
5.1%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
35
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

3
May
4
Jun
2
Jul
3
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
3
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
Mar
4
Apr
May
4
Jun
6
Jul
2
Aug
5
Sep
5
Oct
1
Nov
5
Dec
3
Jan
5
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 79 of 79 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

8 states79 inspections

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Violation Summary (78 violations from 79 inspections)

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Violation Summary (78 violations from 79 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit803Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.70Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)405Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)303Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DCUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A1Tire-ply or belt material exposed11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.22A-DEmergency warning devices not displayed104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLITOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82DUMTTexting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
5.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-18.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.99vs nat'l 1.80
-0.81 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (79 inspections)

Showing 50 of 79

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Inspection History (79 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 2, 202687513233RoadsideTXLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2Details unavailableNo
Mar 23, 202687442038734M US83 NBTXLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 16, 202687308823HAMMOND LALALevel 1MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 6, 202687223765LETOHATCHEE ALALLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 28, 202687187253LAVONIA GAGALevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.16-DNo
Feb 25, 202687137014EVERGREEN ALALLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS1No
Feb 24, 202687153222IH35 NB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 11, 202687032888RoadsideTXLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 3, 202686965616I 73 NB @ NC HWY 150NCLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 19, 202686836763EGAN LALALevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 19, 202686838611RoadsideNCLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 5, 202686723525MOHAWK TNTNLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER2393.48A-BIBD, 392.2-SLLEWA3No
Dec 17, 202586606226IH35 NB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2393.45DLUV, 393.9No
Dec 12, 202586551055LETOHATCHEE ALALLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 11, 202586552160MT. AIRY WEIGH STATION NNCLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 3, 202586494742IH35 SB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 3, 202586491629POLK COUNTY, I26NCLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 17, 202586351341I-77NCLevel 3HYUN FULL TRAILER0No
Oct 30, 202586206866HARRISON COMSLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 27, 202586182978RoadsideTXLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR5393.45B2UV, 393.45DCUV, 393.78No
Oct 22, 202586140796POLK COUNTY, US 74NCLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 14, 202586056872I-85NB AT MILE 13NCLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 10, 202586039667LAVONIA GAGALevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Sep 30, 202585940788IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75A1, 396.3A1BYes
Sep 19, 202585843112IH35 NB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER3393.11TL, 393.11, 396.5BNo
Sep 17, 202585799704ANDERSON SCSCLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER8395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLS1No
Sep 11, 202585761254IREDELL COUNTY, I-40, ENCLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 9, 202585720749HAMMOND LALALevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 18, 202585557015RoadsideTXLevel 3UTBC SEMI-TRAILER2395.8, 392.2-SLLS1No
Aug 10, 202585496506IH10 WB WINNIE SCALETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 19, 202585264215COVINGTON LALALevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.16-DNo
Jul 16, 202585237722GREENVILLE SCSCLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR3392.16-D, 392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLS1No
Jul 13, 202585199514LIVINGSTON LALALevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLUP, 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWDNo
Jul 5, 202585131860POWDERSVILLE SCSCLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS1No
Jul 4, 202585180794IH35 MM59 NB LA SALLTXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.75AYes
Jul 1, 202585106365BREAUX BRIDGE LALALevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 26, 202585105756LAFAYETTE LALALevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Jun 25, 202585107630LAGRANGE GAGALevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 24, 202585051975IH35 NB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2393.60C, 393.75A3Yes
Jun 11, 202584977072IH35 NB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1395.22GNo
Apr 30, 202584548662ANDERSON SCSCLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLITNo
Apr 23, 202584475546BLACKSBURG SCSCLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLMLNo
Apr 8, 202584353620IH35 NB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75CNo
Apr 1, 202584307325IH35 NB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.11TL, 393.11TUNo
Jan 9, 202583568534IH35 NB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER3393.75C, 393.45B2UVNo
Jan 9, 202583592324IH 35 MM 59TXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 24, 202483478717BLACKSBURG SCSCLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLLRNo
Dec 20, 202483489801IH 35 MM 59TXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 12, 202483440589RoadsideTXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 29, 202483324536CARNESVILLE GAGALevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.82DUMTNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

65 total · 6.2% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 18, 2025LATOW00RURALI-10...180109KUPEL TRANSPORT LLC
Dec 11, 2024ALTOW00RURAL CONECUHI-65...604100KUPEL TRANSPORT LLC
Nov 3, 2022TXINJURY03NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...180109KUPEL TRANSPORT LLC
May 17, 2017NCINJURY01
Aug 14, 2009PATOW00

Compliance Timeline

21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 18, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in LA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 28, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 17, 2025
Authority
Dec 11, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in AL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 28, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 28, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 3, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Jan 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 28, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 28, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 17, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 28, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 28, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK • BIPD/Primary
Aug 14, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 28, 2008
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK • BIPD/Primary
Jan 25, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK • BIPD/Primary
Nov 28, 2007
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK • BIPD/Primary
Nov 28, 2007
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 26, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 25, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 26, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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