KEPLEY-FRANK HARDWOOD CO INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
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TruckCodex risk summary — KEPLEY-FRANK HARDWOOD CO INC (USDOT 148155) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/148155/ As of: Jul 21, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 82/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 82/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 26 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 26 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 5.56% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
KEPLEY-FRANK HARDWOOD CO INC is a corporation based in LEXINGTON, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 148155. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 4 drivers, with 26 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
KEPLEY-FRANK HARDWOOD CO INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Lexington, NC. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 6.7% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 114% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (10) and SC (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
6.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (69.2% of violations); top code 393.9A-LHWS (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Kenworth, Ferr, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 13 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 17, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 14, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 15 | |
| Peterbilt | 8 | |
| Ferr | 7 | |
| Utility | 5 | |
| Peer | 2 | |
| Peerless D | 2 | |
| Utit | 2 | |
| Budd | 1 | |
| Inov | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 6.83 | 7 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 7.90 | 8 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (26 rows) View all 26 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88442220 | Jul 17, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 88392205 | Jul 13, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88292791 | Jul 1, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88256362 | Jun 26, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87570621 | Apr 14, 2026 | VA | 3 | CRITZ VA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87214579 | Mar 5, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-davidson-county,-i-85,-s |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 87099069 | Feb 20, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-davidson-county,-i-85,-s |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86936810 | Jan 30, 2026 | NC | 2 | nc-davidson-county,-i-85,-n |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.100B | No |
| 86928849 | Jan 29, 2026 | SC | 3 | WALLACE SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 86926565 | Jan 27, 2026 | SC | 3 | BENNETTSVILLE SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLS1, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86397938 | Nov 20, 2025 | SC | 2 | BENNETTSVILLE SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LHWS, 393.60C | Yes |
| 86384104 | Nov 19, 2025 | NC | 2 | I 40 EB |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85502540 | Aug 15, 2025 | SC | 2 | DARLINGTON SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLS4, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84862790 | Jun 3, 2025 | NC | 3 | 52 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83611534 | Jan 10, 2025 | NC | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83114337 | Nov 7, 2024 | NC | 2 | I73 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82879205 | Oct 10, 2024 | NC | 3 | nc-rowan-county,-i-85-nb |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82535796 | Aug 30, 2024 | NC | 3 | I73 EXIT 30 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81432738 | Apr 23, 2024 | NC | 3 | I73 EXIT 30 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80637311 | Jan 18, 2024 | NC | 2 | I73 EXIT 28 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79966185 | Oct 19, 2023 | NC | 2 | nc-davie-county,-us-64 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.45(a), 393.110(b) | Yes |
| 79918521 | Oct 16, 2023 | NC | 3 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79871075 | Oct 9, 2023 | NC | 2 | nc-us421-sb-yadkin-co-@-reavis-rd |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9(a), 393.87(a) | Yes |
| 79580221 | Sep 5, 2023 | NC | 3 | I73 EXIT 30 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 78786687 | Jun 1, 2023 | NC | 2 | I 40 EAST REST AREA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.11, 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0026205507 | Jan 29, 2026 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0108237169 | Aug 30, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107164921 | Nov 30, 2022 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I73 EXIT 30 | NC | 3 | 0 |
| BENNETTSVILLE SC | SC | 2 | 1 |
| 52 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| CATAWBA COUNTY, I-40, W | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I 40 EAST REST AREA | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I 40 EB | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I73 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I73 EXIT 28 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| DARLINGTON SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| WALLACE SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.87(a) | Warning flag required on projecting load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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