CLAY-INGELS CO LLC
DBA: DBA KENTUCKY WHOLESALE
CLAY-INGELS CO LLC is a corporation based in LEXINGTON, KY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 229782. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 25 power units and 21 drivers, with 65 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 4.8%. 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.
CLAY-INGELS CO LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 25 power units and 21 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Lexington, KY. Across 38 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.3% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
38 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 52% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KY (28) and IN (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
5.3% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (50.0% of violations); top code 395.30(b)(1) (Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 25 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 21 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 40,965 ACTIVE carriers operating 13–38 power units (±50% of this carrier's 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (KY) | 30 | 1 | 3.3% | May 7, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 23, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 43 | |
| Utility | 3 | |
| Fontaine | 1 | |
| International | 1 | |
| Vanguard | 1 |
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 (65 rows) View all 65 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87786869 | May 7, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87700524 | Apr 28, 2026 | KY | 1 | VERONA |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87584841 | Apr 14, 2026 | KY | 3 | HENDERSON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86837136 | Jan 20, 2026 | KY | 3 | WILLIAMSBURG |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86804186 | Jan 15, 2026 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86675766 | Dec 30, 2025 | KY | 3 | WILLIAMSBURG |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86580739 | Dec 16, 2025 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86459105 | Dec 2, 2025 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86263192 | Nov 7, 2025 | KY | 1 | ELIZABETHTOWN |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86233531 | Nov 4, 2025 | KY | 3 | CENTRAL CITY |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86139821 | Oct 24, 2025 | KY | 3 | HENDERSON |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86003007 | Oct 9, 2025 | KY | 2 | RICHMOND |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85947580 | Oct 1, 2025 | OH | 2 | WILMINGTON OH |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85927839 | Sep 30, 2025 | KY | 1 | MOREHEAD |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85531178 | Aug 19, 2025 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85493163 | Aug 14, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85419576 | Aug 6, 2025 | KY | 3 | LOUISVILLE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85424394 | Aug 5, 2025 | OH | 2 | LONDON OH |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 390.21TE2IV-D, 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 85371995 | Jul 31, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85360281 | Jul 30, 2025 | KY | 1 | KUTTAWA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 85240649 | Jul 10, 2025 | IN | 3 | WEST HARRISON IN |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 395.8A | No |
| 84946538 | Jun 11, 2025 | IN | 2 | SEYMOUR IN |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84874421 | Jun 5, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84824083 | May 30, 2025 | KY | 2 | ELIZABETHTOWN |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84812748 | May 29, 2025 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.203 | No |
Recent Crashes (15 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY0073267691 | Dec 4, 2025 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| KY0073219213 | Aug 13, 2025 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IN0904734707 | Jun 4, 2025 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| KY0072864225 | Feb 9, 2023 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TN0103388498 | Aug 16, 2022 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IN0903969156 | Dec 27, 2021 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| KY0072543099 | Sep 17, 2020 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| KY0072456475 | Dec 27, 2019 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| KY0072183722 | Apr 26, 2018 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IN0903009055 | Sep 27, 2017 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| KY0071981936 | Mar 28, 2017 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| KY0071607478 | May 4, 2015 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| KY0070186022 | Jan 14, 2005 | KY | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| KY000077110A | Aug 22, 1994 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| KY000000104A | Jan 25, 1994 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON | KY | 11 | 0 |
| SEYMOUR IN | IN | 7 | 1 |
| LEXINGTON | KY | 3 | 0 |
| MOREHEAD | KY | 3 | 0 |
| SHELBYVILLE | KY | 3 | 0 |
| WILLIAMSBURG | KY | 3 | 0 |
| WEST HARRISON IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| ELIZABETHTOWN | KY | 2 | 0 |
| GEORGETOWN | KY | 2 | 1 |
| HENDERSON | KY | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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