KELA TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 1630448 • 1567 EAST SUMNER STREET, HARTFORD, WI, 53027
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-601641 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 2, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 662151001 | ON FILE | Aug 19, 2018 | Jul 15, 2020 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-365M8006-TIL-11 | ON FILE | Mar 21, 2011 | May 10, 2013 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB002090 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2017 | Aug 19, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP18791A | REPLACED | Aug 19, 2015 | Aug 19, 2017 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2600217 | REPLACED | May 19, 2014 | Aug 19, 2015 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2600217 | REPLACED | Apr 28, 2014 | May 19, 2014 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2600217 | REPLACED | Mar 21, 2014 | Apr 28, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7888381 | REPLACED | May 17, 2013 | Mar 21, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7888381 | REPLACED | Mar 21, 2011 | May 17, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN603323 | REPLACED | May 1, 2008 | Mar 21, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN603323 | REPLACED | May 1, 2008 | Mar 21, 2011 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 441-89-42-C59014 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2007 | May 16, 2008 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 441-89-42-C59014 | REPLACED | May 1, 2007 | May 1, 2008 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SL00820048 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2007 | May 28, 2008 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SL00820048 | REPLACED | May 1, 2007 | May 1, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 662151001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2020 | Jul 15, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB002090 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2018 | Aug 19, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP18791A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2017 | Aug 19, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2600217 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2600217 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2014 | May 19, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2600217 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2014 | Apr 28, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7888381 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2014 | Mar 21, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7888381 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2013 | May 17, 2013 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-365M8006-TIL-11 | CARGO | May 10, 2013 | May 10, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN603323 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2011 | Mar 21, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN603323 | CARGO | Mar 21, 2011 | Mar 21, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | SL00820048 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2008 | May 28, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 441-89-42-C59014 | CARGO | May 16, 2008 | May 16, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 441-89-42-C59014 | CARGO | May 1, 2008 | May 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | SL00820048 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2008 | May 1, 2008 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-601641 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC601641 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2020 |
| MC601641 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2018 |
| MC601641 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 2, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC601641 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2008 |
| MC601641 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 10, 2007 | REVOKED | Apr 28, 2014 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
16 states • 58 inspections
Violation Summary (106 violations from 58 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 12 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HC | Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.5A2-IP | Intoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol be under the influence of alcohol or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol while o | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.5A3-IDUI | Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2P | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65C-FNS | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLRD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (58 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
20 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (20 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRIDGEVIEW | HARLEM AVE | ...VB7139 | KELA TRANSPORT LLC |
| Feb 17, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGFIELD | IS 44 | ...873688 | KELA TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 15, 2025 | MO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | ST LOUIS | IS 44 | ...UZ9854 | KELA TRANSPORT LLC |
| Apr 22, 2022 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | HWY 287 1,572 FEET N OF MP 35 | ...461789 | KELA TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 4, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | I-40 | ...284758 | KELA TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jun 6, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAMERON | US 36 | ...468509 | KELA TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 8, 2020 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2019 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2018 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2018 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2017 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2017 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 2017 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2017 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2015 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 16, 2015 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 30, 2013 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2013 | WI | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2013 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI-2022-0034-US1537 | Apr 1, 2022 | 391.51(b)(2) | $720 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 37 events