KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
USDOT 461904 • 1368 EAST STATE RT 49, ONARGA, IL, 60955
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AM37000225-00 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TRK-6010566-1 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2009 | Nov 2, 2012 |
| MUTUAL SERVICE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 224 3645 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 1995 | Mar 6, 1998 |
Insurance History (35 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AN-100106 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AN-100106 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-7526045 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 015-92-4311 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 015-92-4311 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 015-92-4311 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2021 | Oct 7, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 015-92-4311 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 015-92-4311 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 015-92-4311 | CANCELLED | Aug 31, 2021 | Oct 7, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 015-92-4311 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 146362001 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 146362001 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 46362001 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN176274 | CANCELLED | Jan 5, 2016 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN106051 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2012 | Jan 5, 2016 |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-6010566-1 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2009 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 83 MS NY6551 | REPLACED | Nov 19, 2008 | Sep 1, 2009 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6668131 | REPLACED | Nov 19, 2008 | Sep 1, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN448244 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 27, 2005 | Dec 18, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN521432 | REPLACED | Jan 27, 2005 | Nov 19, 2008 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN448244 | REPLACED | Jan 27, 2005 | Jan 27, 2005 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN521432 | CANCELLED | Jan 27, 2005 | Dec 24, 2008 |
| GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 000213589 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 11, 2001 | Dec 18, 2006 |
| GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 000213589 | REPLACED | Jun 11, 2001 | Jan 27, 2005 |
| TRI-STATE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MINNESOTA | BIPD/Primary | 8012922 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2001 | Apr 29, 2001 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP96175A | CANCELLED | Oct 20, 2000 | Dec 22, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP96175A | CANCELLED | Oct 20, 2000 | Dec 22, 2000 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN288715 | REPLACED | Apr 17, 2000 | Jan 1, 2000 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN288715 | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2000 | Nov 20, 2000 |
| MUTUAL SERVICE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2246955 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2000 | Apr 17, 2000 |
| MUTUAL SERVICE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2246955 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2000 | Oct 20, 2000 |
| MUTUAL SERVICE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2246955 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2000 | Jan 1, 2001 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMG 0453796 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1998 | Mar 2, 2000 |
| MUTUAL SERVICE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 224 3645 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1995 | Jan 1, 1998 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD | SBA 343395 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1993 | Jul 31, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | AM37000225-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | AN-100106 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | AN-100106 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-7526045 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 015-92-4311 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 015-92-4311 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2021 | Oct 7, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 015-92-4311 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2021 | Oct 7, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 015-92-4311 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 015-92-4311 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 015-92-4311 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 146362001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 015-92-4311 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 46362001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN176274 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 146362001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN106051 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2016 | Jan 5, 2016 |
| CANCEL | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6010566-1 | CARGO | Nov 2, 2012 | Nov 2, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6010566-1 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6668131 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2009 | Sep 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 MS NY6551 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2009 | Sep 1, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN521432 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 24, 2008 | Dec 24, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN521432 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2008 | Nov 19, 2008 |
| NAMECHG | GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | 000213589 | CARGO | Dec 18, 2006 | Dec 18, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN448244 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2006 | Dec 18, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN448244 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2005 | Jan 27, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | 000213589 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2005 | Jan 27, 2005 |
| CANCEL | TRI-STATE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MINNESOTA | 8012922 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2001 | Apr 29, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | MUTUAL SERVICE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 2246955 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2001 | Jan 1, 2001 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP96175A | CARGO | Dec 22, 2000 | Dec 22, 2000 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP96175A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2000 | Dec 22, 2000 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN288715 | CARGO | Nov 20, 2000 | Nov 20, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | MUTUAL SERVICE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 2246955 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2000 | Oct 20, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | MUTUAL SERVICE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 2246955 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2000 | Apr 17, 2000 |
| CANCEL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CMG 0453796 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2000 | Mar 2, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN288715 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2000 | Jan 1, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | MUTUAL SERVICE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 224 3645 | BIPD | Mar 6, 1998 | Mar 6, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | MUTUAL SERVICE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 224 3645 | BIPD | Jan 1, 1998 | Jan 1, 1998 |
| CANCEL | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | SBA 343395 | BIPD | Jul 31, 1995 | Jul 31, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-258815 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC258815 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2024 |
| MC258815 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC258815 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 14, 2021 |
| MC258815 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2019 |
| MC258815 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2016 |
| MC258815 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2006 |
| MC258815 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2005 |
| MC258815 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 2, 2003 | — | Unknown |
| MC258815 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2000 |
| MC258815 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Apr 26, 1994 | — | Unknown |
| MC258815 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Apr 26, 1994 | — | Unknown |
| MC258815 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 19, 1993 | REVOKED | Dec 7, 2000 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
16 states • 41 inspections
Violation Summary (88 violations from 41 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2AU | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F09 | 395.8F09 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F04 | 395.8F04 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.15A-SIN | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-NON-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (41 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLACK HAWK TWP | I-280 | ...856141 | KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC |
| Oct 5, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA CENTER | KY0310 | ...856141 | KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC |
| Nov 16, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIKESTON | IS 55 | ...735715 | KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC |
| Oct 12, 2022 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | PIKE | 55 | ...735690 | KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC |
| Aug 13, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST LOUIS | IS 70 | ...440131 | KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC |
| Jun 15, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | DANVILLE TWP | I-74 | ...737960 | KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC |
| Dec 11, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2017 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 1999 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 1996 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 30, 1996 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 1995 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 1991 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
55 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 55 events