KERLE TIRE COMPANY INC

USDOT 548685 Active CORPORATION OTHER-TIRE SALES, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CORPORATION Company officer: DANIEL J KERLE Company officer 2: LEE KERLE Other (TIRES) Based in CLARION, PA Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
On file
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: DANIEL J KERLE
Company officer 2: LEE KERLE
Cargo: Other (TIRES)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — KERLE TIRE COMPANY INC (USDOT 548685)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): DANIEL J KERLE (Company officer); LEE KERLE (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/548685/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 12.5% (better). n=65090 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Clear to review.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 548685
In FMCSA records since Jan 26, 1994 (~32y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer DANIEL J KERLE
Company officer 2 LEE KERLE
Operation OTHER-TIRE SALES, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Cargo carried
Other (TIRES)
Fleet size 14 units
Drivers 15
Annual mileage 633,601 mi
Contact & address
Physical
1283 MAYS ROAD
CLARION, PA 16214
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 548685
In FMCSA records since Jan 26, 1994 (~32y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation OTHER-TIRE SALES, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 633,601 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 14 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 29 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 13 13 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 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%).

Power Units
14
Drivers
15
Inspections
29
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes
8
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

KERLE TIRE COMPANY INC is a corporation based in CLARION, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 548685. 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 14 power units and 15 drivers, with 29 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier overview

KERLE TIRE COMPANY INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 14 power units and 15 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Clarion, PA. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 15% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in PA (15 stops), 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 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 14 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 15 drivers; Ram, Peterbilt, and Dodge are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 65,090 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–21 power units (±50% of this carrier's 14 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 65,090 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
12.5%
Median across 65,090 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -12.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-05

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Pennsylvania (PA) 13 0 0.0% May 27, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Ram 12
Peterbilt 9
Dodge 5
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (29 rows) View all 29 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87969221 May 27, 2026 PA 3
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87275186 Mar 9, 2026 PA 3
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86818306 Jan 16, 2026 PA 3
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86620923 Dec 18, 2025 PA 1 PITTSBURGH PA
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
0 No
86537424 Dec 9, 2025 PA 1 NEW FLORENCE PA
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
0 No
85568702 Aug 21, 2025 PA 1 pa-sr-119-nb-young-twp---runaway
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85050338 Jun 24, 2025 PA 3
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84479579 Apr 22, 2025 PA 1 pa-i79-nb-mm-80-cranberry-twp---n
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84457502 Apr 18, 2025 PA 3 pa-sr-119-nb-young-twp---runaway
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84093844 Mar 10, 2025 PA 3 pa-sr-119-nb-young-twp---runaway
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84028728 Feb 27, 2025 PA 1 pa-sr-119-nb-young-twp---runaway
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82645838 Sep 11, 2024 PA 3 pa-sr-119-nb-young-twp---runaway
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82333681 Aug 7, 2024 PA 1 ELIZABETH PA
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
0 No
81631935 May 15, 2024 PA 1 pa-i-80-mm-88-washington-twp---wb
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81578590 May 9, 2024 PA 3
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81447356 Apr 24, 2024 PA 3
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
80439622 Dec 20, 2023 OH 3 ROADSIDE
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
0 No
80427677 Dec 18, 2023 PA 3 pa-i-80-wb-mm-56-beaver-twp---wei
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80428164 Dec 15, 2023 PA 1 3200 BLOCK LIBRARY ROAD
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
0 No
80020020 Oct 25, 2023 PA 1 pa-sr22-west-wheatfield-township-
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79773879 Sep 26, 2023 PA 1
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79562351 Aug 30, 2023 PA 1 pa-i79-nb-mm-80-cranberry-twp---n
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79461305 Aug 18, 2023 PA 1
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79437412 Aug 15, 2023 PA 1 pa-sr-119-nb-young-twp---runaway
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.95(a) No
79285463 Jul 28, 2023 PA 3
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
PA203184200X Mar 9, 2022 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA804712700X Apr 25, 2018 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA803384100X Mar 14, 2018 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA500689200X Jan 9, 2015 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA409908300X Oct 9, 2014 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA808278700X Jun 20, 2008 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA517832400X Nov 4, 2002 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA201246000X Dec 14, 2001 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify KERLE TIRE COMPANY 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 KERLE TIRE COMPANY INC

Is KERLE TIRE COMPANY INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. KERLE TIRE COMPANY INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 548685 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 KERLE TIRE COMPANY INC's safety rating?
KERLE TIRE COMPANY INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has KERLE TIRE COMPANY INC had?
29 roadside inspections are on file for KERLE TIRE COMPANY 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 KERLE TIRE COMPANY INC's out-of-service rate?
KERLE TIRE COMPANY INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 29 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is KERLE TIRE COMPANY INC based?
KERLE TIRE COMPANY INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1283 MAYS ROAD, CLARION, Pennsylvania 16214. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does KERLE TIRE COMPANY INC have valid operating authority?
KERLE TIRE COMPANY INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does KERLE TIRE COMPANY INC operate?
KERLE TIRE COMPANY INC self-reports 14 power units and 15 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 KERLE TIRE COMPANY INC had any crashes?
8 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for KERLE TIRE COMPANY 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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