CHARLES KIRCHNER & SON INC
DBA: KIRCHNER BUILDING CENTER
Joins 15 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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 6.30% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 46.2% vs peer 14.3% Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CHARLES KIRCHNER & SON INC (USDOT 94543) 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 6.30% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 46.2% vs peer 14.3% • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/94543/ As of: Oct 26, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 26, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 6.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 46.2% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=22058 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units −1 (48 → 47) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 45 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 23 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.67% | 26.67% | — |
| 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%).
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 22,058 ACTIVE carriers operating 23–71 power units (±50% of this carrier's 47 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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Power Units 48 47FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (15 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Strg | 6 | |
| Peterbilt | 3 | |
| Isuzu | 2 | |
| Kenworth | 2 | |
| Sterling T | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Ford | 1 | |
| Stlg | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 1.00 | 1 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 4.58 | 5 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (23 rows) View all 23 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89129432 | Sep 29, 2026 | IN | 2 | WASHINGTON IN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.78A-WS | No |
| 88377477 | Jul 9, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9 | No |
| 87913993 | May 20, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.48A-BIBD, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87262639 | Mar 10, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Stlg
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0 | — | No |
| 86956924 | Feb 3, 2026 | IL | 2 | US150 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 85590780 | Aug 25, 2025 | IN | 1 | PETERSBURG IN |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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9 | 392.4A-DOSU, 392.9A2-C, 392.4A-DOSP | Yes |
| 85457092 | Aug 11, 2025 | KY | 1 | HENDERSON |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 85409078 | Aug 5, 2025 | KY | 1 | HENDERSON |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.5B-HWSL, 393.201B-FR | Yes |
| 85307587 | Jul 22, 2025 | IL | 2 | I-270 |
ISUZU OTHER
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0 | — | No |
| 85099607 | Jun 27, 2025 | IN | 1 | COVINGTON IN |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84873164 | Jun 2, 2025 | IN | 2 | WASHINGTON IN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.78A-WS | No |
| 84812772 | May 29, 2025 | KY | 3 | HENDERSON |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84741178 | May 21, 2025 | KY | 1 | HENDERSON |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.25F, 393.9TS, 392.2FT | Yes |
| 84520069 | Apr 26, 2025 | IN | 3 | EVANSVILLE IN |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLS2, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84496646 | Apr 24, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-270 WB |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82584759 | Sep 4, 2024 | KY | 1 | HENDERSON |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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2 | 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 82225603 | Jul 25, 2024 | KY | 2 | ROBARDS |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82201648 | Jul 23, 2024 | KY | 2 | HENDERSON |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 81971149 | Jun 26, 2024 | KY | 1 | KUTTAWA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 81025878 | Mar 4, 2024 | KY | 2 | HENDERSON |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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1 | 393.75(a) | Yes |
| 80285732 | Nov 30, 2023 | KY | 1 | HENDERSON |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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2 | 393.110(b), 393.86(b)(1) | Yes |
| 79025403 | Jun 27, 2023 | IL | 2 | I-70 |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78796468 | Jun 1, 2023 | KY | 2 | HENDERSON |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY0072796692 | Aug 22, 2022 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072544321 | Sep 15, 2020 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILU190502545 | Jun 6, 2020 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILU190030318 | Sep 19, 2019 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENDERSON | KY | 9 | 6 |
| WASHINGTON IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| I-270 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-270 WB | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-70 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| US150 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| COVINGTON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| EVANSVILLE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| PETERSBURG IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| KUTTAWA | KY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.86(b)(1) | Rear Impact Guard Required - motor vehicle manufactured after 12/31/1952 (see exceptions) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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23 inspections
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4 reportable crashes
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FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
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Roadside inspection rights
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Book / don't book
PASS / CAUTION / REJECT triage from public filings.
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Insurance check
BIPD gaps, cargo filings, and lapse-watch tier.
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Cancel desk
Pending L&I cancellations and coverage gaps.
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Chameleon check
Heuristic cluster peers from public census fields.
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Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.