KUSTERS INC
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.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
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TruckCodex risk summary — KUSTERS INC (USDOT 360445) 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 Officer(s): NATHAN VANDYKE (Partner); NATHAN VANDYKE (Partner 2) Organization: PARTNERSHIP Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/360445/ As of: Jul 14, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 17 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 19 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.69% | 0% | — |
| 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
KUSTERS INC is a partnership based in CAMDEN, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 360445. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 19 power units and 13 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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.
KUSTERS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 19 power units and 13 drivers, organized as a partnership, based in Camden, MI. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 117% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (9) and IN (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
7.7% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (52.9% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLTL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 19 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 13 drivers; Freightliner and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 53,988 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–29 power units (±50% of this carrier's 19 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 13 | |
| Kenworth | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 1.25 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.25 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 3.04 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 1.30 | 1 | — | 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 (19 rows) View all 19 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87589573 | Apr 15, 2026 | OH | 2 | ROCKFORD OH |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 95F | No |
| 87283788 | Mar 12, 2026 | MI | 3 | mi-e/bi69@wilder |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86792212 | Jan 13, 2026 | MI | 1 | CAMBRIDGE SCALES |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 383.95A-LCDL, 392.2-SLLUCR | Yes |
| 86624345 | Dec 15, 2025 | IN | 3 | ANGOLA IN |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLS4, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 85992738 | Oct 7, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 85442733 | Aug 7, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16AD | No |
| 85387779 | Jul 31, 2025 | IN | 3 | ANGOLA IN |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLS4, 395.24, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 85361958 | Jul 29, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-m-50-@-onsted-hwy |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 84341100 | Apr 8, 2025 | MI | 3 | ROAD |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83659710 | Jan 17, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-w/bi69@elba |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 83419765 | Dec 17, 2024 | IN | 2 | FORT WAYNE IN |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.30-B, 393.95A1, 393.11A1-LHLM | No |
| 82345960 | Aug 9, 2024 | MI | 1 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.82(a)(1) | No |
| 82316096 | Aug 6, 2024 | MI | 2 | mi-chicago-rd-@-concord-rd |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 81352040 | Apr 15, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81186771 | Mar 22, 2024 | MI | 1 | mi-grass-lake-scale-e/b |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.45(b)(2), 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 80628900 | Jan 16, 2024 | OH | 1 | oh-roadside. |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 79609552 | Sep 6, 2023 | MI | 1 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
8 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 392.16(a) | Yes |
| 79074932 | Jul 5, 2023 | MI | 3 | ROAD |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 78676606 | May 18, 2023 | IN | 1 | — |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.78, 393.9(a), 395.22(h)(4) | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH0245009204 | Jan 16, 2024 | OH | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0903834978 | Jun 28, 2021 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903171847 | Jun 20, 2018 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI000153706A | Sep 10, 2001 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGOLA IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| ROAD | MI | 2 | 0 |
| FORT WAYNE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| CAMBRIDGE SCALES | MI | 1 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 1 | 0 |
| ROCKFORD OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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