KF LEASING LLC
INDEPENDENCE, OH
KF LEASING LLC is a motor carrier based in INDEPENDENCE, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2209549. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 27 power units and 14 drivers, with 12 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
KF LEASING LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 27 power units and 14 drivers, based in Independence, OH. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 400% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in OH (10 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 383.23A2-LCDLN (License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 27 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 14 drivers; East dump, Kenworth, and Eadu are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 37,857 ACTIVE carriers operating 14–41 power units (±50% of this carrier's 27 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio (OH) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Nov 24, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 4 | |
| Volvo | 4 | |
| Eadu | 3 | |
| East Dump | 3 | |
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Great Dane | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86417203 | Nov 24, 2025 | OH | 2 | AKRON OH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLEWG2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Yes |
| 85265192 | Jul 18, 2025 | OH | 3 | OBERLIN OH |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85173595 | Jul 8, 2025 | OH | 3 | VALLEY VIEW OH |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 84705563 | May 15, 2025 | OH | 1 | BRECKSVILLE OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 84531820 | Apr 23, 2025 | OH | 3 | BRECKSVILLE OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 83266356 | Nov 25, 2024 | OH | 2 | WADSWORTH OH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 82193459 | Jul 23, 2024 | OH | 1 | ROADSIDE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11, 393.9(a) | No |
| 82143719 | Jul 17, 2024 | OH | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81446897 | Apr 24, 2024 | OH | 3 | oh-roadside,. |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81434341 | Apr 24, 2024 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55(e) | No |
| 81229448 | Mar 28, 2024 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.75(a)(3), 392.2, 396.17(c) | Yes |
| 80617186 | Jan 16, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH0186141501 | Sep 6, 2018 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| OH0176052292 | Apr 13, 2017 | OH | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| OH0156070549 | Jun 8, 2015 | OH | 0 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| OH0137056569 | Oct 21, 2013 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2017 | MC39540-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANY | CAA 586 76 18 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2017 | Feb 12, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANY | CAA 586 76 18 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2017 | Jan 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 12, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 11, 2017
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | OH | 4 | 1 |
| BRECKSVILLE OH | OH | 2 | 0 |
| AKRON OH | OH | 1 | 1 |
| OBERLIN OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| VALLEY VIEW OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| WADSWORTH OH | OH | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANY
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4 reportable crashes
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How to verify KF LEASING LLC
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- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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