KUCHT LLC
CLIFTON, NJ
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 100.0% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — KUCHT LLC (USDOT 4167811) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 100.0% vs peer 0.00% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4167811/ As of: Sep 2, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 100% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=275923 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 4 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 100% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
KUCHT LLC had 4 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 100.0%, which is above the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is hos at 6.0.
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MD (1) and NJ (1).
100.0% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.3% national average; led by Hours of Service (37.5% of violations); top code 391.41(a) (Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Amec, Freightliner, and Ram are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 275,923 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (4 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 2, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 4, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Amec | 1 | |
| Ram | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 2.75 | 3 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 5.75 | 6 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 5.00 | 5 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88415003 | Jul 15, 2026 | NJ | 1 | GREENWICH SCALE EB |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 395.8K2-HOSP, 393.11A1-LFTSM, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| 88195974 | Jun 18, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.41APC, 393.81-H | Yes |
| 84028620 | Mar 2, 2025 | PA | 1 | ON I80 EB EXIT 101 |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
|
9 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 391.41(a), 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Yes |
| 83322337 | Dec 4, 2024 | VA | 1 | DUMFRIES VA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
11 | 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 390.21TB1-MC | Yes |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREENWICH SCALE EB | NJ | 1 | 1 |
| ON I80 EB EXIT 101 | PA | 1 | 1 |
| DUMFRIES VA | VA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
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