KALER TRANSPORT LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
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TruckCodex risk summary — KALER TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 3312538) 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 Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3312538/ As of: Jul 19, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 5.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 8.8% vs peer median 11.1% (better). n=74416 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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.
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Sep 1, 2025
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Process AgentTRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1052512ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 8 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 5 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 73 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.38% | 4.26% | — |
| 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
KALER TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in BELLINGHAM, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3312538. 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 12 power units and 11 drivers, with 73 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 8.8%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
KALER TRANSPORT LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 11 drivers, based in Bellingham, WA. Across 53 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.5% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
53 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 253% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (37) and WA (10), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
7.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (67.6% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLML (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 74,416 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 31 | 1 | 3.2% | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 2, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 54 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 25 | |
| Utility | 21 | |
| Great Dane | 6 | |
| Kenworth | 5 | |
| Volvo | 5 | |
| International | 4 | |
| Reitnouer | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.47 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 0.63 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 3.11 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 1.90 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (73 rows) View all 73 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88346768 | Jul 8, 2026 | OR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A | No |
| 88317114 | Jul 3, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLUP | No |
| 88224124 | Jun 23, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88041219 | Jun 3, 2026 | OR | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 391.11B2-Q, 395.24, 395.22H1-ELDNUM | Yes |
| 87895771 | May 17, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87443960 | Mar 28, 2026 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87296937 | Mar 11, 2026 | WA | 2 | BOW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87285761 | Mar 10, 2026 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87131876 | Feb 23, 2026 | CA | 2 | COTTONWOOD CVEF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87131852 | Feb 11, 2026 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87131310 | Feb 11, 2026 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87012734 | Feb 6, 2026 | WA | 2 | BOW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86851645 | Jan 21, 2026 | OR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 383.51A-SIN, 392.2-SLLML, 395.24 | Yes |
| 86845002 | Jan 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86851666 | Jan 16, 2026 | WA | 3 | BOW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86845749 | Jan 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86808551 | Jan 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86741047 | Jan 2, 2026 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86659609 | Dec 24, 2025 | WA | 2 | KELSO WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 86482841 | Dec 3, 2025 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86227385 | Oct 31, 2025 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 86226909 | Oct 30, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86201329 | Oct 28, 2025 | CA | 2 | GILROY INSPECTION FACILITY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.95F | No |
| 86061290 | Oct 15, 2025 | CA | 2 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86050122 | Oct 11, 2025 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR2024420197 | Nov 21, 2024 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OR2022420103 | Jul 23, 2022 | OR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OR2022420066 | May 28, 2022 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000EC53820 | May 17, 2022 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY0202100438 | Jan 13, 2021 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Sep 3, 2019 | MC1052512-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT45933A | 91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT45933A | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 015-46-0291 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1043587 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 3, 2025
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Sep 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Sep 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Sep 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 3, 2019
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 26 | 1 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 12 | 1 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| ARLINGTON WA | WA | 3 | 0 |
| BOW WA | WA | 3 | 1 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| QUARTZSITE AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| FRESNO | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1052512
common · ACTIVE · MC
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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5 reportable crashes
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How to verify KALER TRANSPORT LLC
- 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.
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- 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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