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KAYEM FOODS INC

USDOT 285744 Active CORPORATION Based in CHELSEA, MA

KAYEM FOODS INC is a corporation based in CHELSEA, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 285744. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 9 power units and 7 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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 Overview

KAYEM FOODS INC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 7 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Chelsea, MA. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract.

Power Units
9
Drivers
7
Inspections
8
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
12 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Insurance
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
Policy effective Dec 31, 2006
Process Agent
UNITED STATES CORPORATION COMPANY
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC245328
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 67% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MA (2) and VT (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLIFTA (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA · 91X
1 active policy
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.80 vs 1.80 -1.00
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
UNITED STATES CORPORATION COMPANY
Serves 550 carriers
Location & Contact
75 ARLINGTON ST
CHELSEA, MA 02150
Phone: 6178891605
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 285744
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 421,458 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 114,471 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 114,471 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 114,471 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +30 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-05 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
4 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Massachusetts (MA) 2 0 0.0% Jan 8, 2026
Vermont (VT) 2 0 0.0% Nov 4, 2025
Connecticut (CT) 1 0 0.0% Mar 1, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 7
Hyundai Translead 2
Kenworth 1
Utility 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 (8 rows) View all 8 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87175570 Mar 1, 2026 CT 2 UNION SCALE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP27842 · 1XKYDP9XXJJ175596
1 392.2-SLLIFTA No
86748201 Jan 8, 2026 MA 3 WILMINGTON
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 1AJ52E · 3ALACXFC3RDVA2091
1 392.2-SLLLR No
86263107 Nov 4, 2025 VT 3 FAIR HAVEN SCALE HOUSE
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
VT 495A101 · 3ALACXFC8RDVB3023
0 — No
85271888 Jul 21, 2025 MA 3 H-MANSFIELD
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
MA 1AF56Y · 3AKJHLDR7RDVB1432
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
84765778 May 21, 2025 VT 3 WILLIAMSTOWN
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
MA 1AF54Y · 3AKJHLDR9RSUZ9901
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
81326816 Apr 11, 2024 MA 1 H-WESTON
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 4907A · 3ALACXFC9KDKD1575
5 393.47(a), 393.106(b), 392.2 Yes
81247638 Mar 28, 2024 VT 2 GEORGIA SB RA
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
VT 77D60 · 3ALACXDT7GDHB8643
1 393.9(a) No
80716880 Dec 28, 2023 VT 3 COVENTRY SB RA
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
VT 77D63 · 3ALACXDT0GDHB8645
0 — No
Recent Crashes (12 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CT1900040979 Jan 25, 2019 CT 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MA1001435434 Dec 8, 2009 MA 1 1 Yes Yes Fatal
MA1001085538 Nov 9, 2007 MA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MA1000893797 Aug 11, 2006 MA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
ME600P005224 Dec 27, 2004 ME 0 1 No Yes Injury
VT0000016067 Dec 12, 2003 VT 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MA0000003839 Jun 21, 2000 MA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NH022256A-99 Jul 16, 1999 NH 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
MA0000002919 Mar 11, 1999 MA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CTC95-305235 Oct 24, 1995 CT 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MA0000000448 Oct 21, 1994 MA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
NH1000219-93 Jan 4, 1993 NH 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
CONTRACT
MC245328
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA YA0-810-255K5201-TIL-06 91X Dec 31, 2006 On file ACTIVE
HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY BMA 874718 BIPD/Primary Dec 31, 1999 Dec 31, 2006 REPLACED
LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. X3P-081266-00 BIPD/Primary Dec 31, 1991 Dec 31, 1999 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 31, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Dec 22, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Dec 31, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  4. Dec 17, 1991
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
UNION SCALE CT 1 0
H-MANSFIELD MA 1 0
H-WESTON MA 1 1
WILMINGTON MA 1 0
COVENTRY SB RA VT 1 0
FAIR HAVEN SCALE HOUSE VT 1 0
GEORGIA SB RA VT 1 0
WILLIAMSTOWN VT 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.47(a) Brake chamber - cracked/broken Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
376.11(d)(1) 376.11(d)(1) Unknown 1 0
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.106(b) Cargo securement - front end structure Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify KAYEM FOODS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about KAYEM FOODS INC

Is KAYEM FOODS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. KAYEM FOODS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 285744 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is KAYEM FOODS INC's safety rating? ▾
KAYEM FOODS INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has KAYEM FOODS INC had? ▾
8 roadside inspections are on file for KAYEM FOODS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is KAYEM FOODS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
KAYEM FOODS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is KAYEM FOODS INC based? ▾
KAYEM FOODS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 75 ARLINGTON ST, CHELSEA, Massachusetts 02150. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does KAYEM FOODS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. KAYEM FOODS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC245328). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does KAYEM FOODS INC operate? ▾
KAYEM FOODS INC self-reports 9 power units and 7 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has KAYEM FOODS INC had any crashes? ▾
12 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for KAYEM FOODS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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