KEPICH TRANSPORTATION INC

USDOT 981994 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: DON KEPICH Liquids / Gases Chemicals Based in CLEVELAND, OH Grade A · 100
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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
Policy effective · Oct 1, 2024
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $4,000,000 GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: DON KEPICH
Cargo: Liquids / Gases, Chemicals
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — KEPICH TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 981994)
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
Active BIPD limit: $4,000,000
Officer(s): DON KEPICH (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $4,000,000 — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/981994/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

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

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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
Insurance

GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $4,000,000

NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000

2 active policies

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 981994
In FMCSA records since Oct 3, 2001 (~24y)
MC / docket MC416188
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer DON KEPICH
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Liquids / Gases, Chemicals
Fleet size 9 units
Drivers 7
Annual mileage 498,358 mi
Contact & address
Physical
2053 WEST 3RD ST
CLEVELAND, OH 44113
Mailing
11469 STATE ROUTE 88
GARRETTSVILLE, OH 44231
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 981994
In FMCSA records since Oct 3, 2001 (~24y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 498,358 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 14.3% vs 23.4% -9.1 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.77 vs 1.80 -1.03
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 9 0 0
Trailers 39 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 8 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 15 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 13 13 0
OOS inspections 0 2 0
OOS percentage 0% 15.38%
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
9
Drivers
7
Inspections
15
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
14.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
8 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

KEPICH TRANSPORTATION INC is a corporation based in CLEVELAND, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 981994. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 9 power units and 7 drivers, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.3%. 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 overview

KEPICH TRANSPORTATION INC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 7 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 1 year on FMCSA's records, based in Cleveland, OH. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 400% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in OH (10 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 393.45D-B (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Mack, Trlr, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 14.3% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Ohio (OH) 13 2 15.4% Jun 16, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Mack 12
Unknown 3
Stea 2
Trailer 2
East Dump 1
Ford 1
Fruehauf 1
Heil Co., 1
Mack Truck 1
Polar 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 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 4 6.10 6 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 3 4.63 5 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 (15 rows) View all 15 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88175785 Jun 16, 2026 OH 3
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88028162 Jun 1, 2026 OH 3
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
87962686 May 25, 2026 OH 3
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87604583 Apr 15, 2026 OH 2 FAIRLAWN OH
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
5 9A-LTSI, 9A-LBL, 16-D Yes
87457618 Mar 31, 2026 OH 2 SANDUSKY OH
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86743464 Jan 7, 2026 OH 2 WILMINGTON OH
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86682581 Dec 29, 2025 OH 2 VERMILION OH
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LSML No
86239054 Nov 3, 2025 OH 1 MILAN OH
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
5 177.834J1-HMBPMC, 393.45D-B, 393.95A4-EEUS Yes
85755178 Sep 10, 2025 OH 2 GARFIELD HEIGHTS OH
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLIT No
84931607 Jun 11, 2025 OH 2 HURON OH
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 177.817E1-HMHC No
83007215 Oct 24, 2024 OH 2 HURON OH
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82735628 Sep 23, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.16(a) No
82694860 Sep 17, 2024 OH 2 WADSWORTH SCALES
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80146596 Nov 13, 2023 OH 3 ROADSIDE
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.16(a), 392.2, 395.15(g)(1) No
78665702 May 18, 2023 OH 1 WILMINGTON SCALES NB
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
OH0258108826 Jun 16, 2025 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA002155400X Feb 19, 2020 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0195144433 Jul 26, 2019 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0176146270 Oct 5, 2017 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0174004880 Mar 6, 2017 OH 0 1 No No Injury
IN0901814221 Apr 24, 2012 IN 0 1 No No Injury
OH0118124778 Aug 22, 2011 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0068221343 Sep 28, 2006 OH 0 1 No No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Nov 6, 2024 MC416188-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (20 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY GSV500165101 91X $4,000,000 Oct 1, 2024 On file ACTIVE
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY EXT 0010846-00 BIPD/Excess Sep 21, 2016 Oct 20, 2024 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY CAT 0010846-00 91X $1,000,000 Sep 21, 2016 On file ACTIVE
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY EXT 0010846-00 BIPD/Excess Sep 21, 2016 Oct 22, 2016 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA9240306 BIPD/Primary Sep 21, 2013 Sep 21, 2016 REPLACED
HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY 66HX132261 BIPD/Excess Sep 21, 2013 Sep 21, 2016 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA9240306 BIPD/Primary Sep 21, 2011 Sep 21, 2013 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA919543100 BIPD/Primary Sep 21, 2010 Sep 21, 2011 REPLACED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL672596 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2010 Sep 21, 2010 REPLACED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL672596 BIPD/Primary Dec 22, 2009 May 1, 2010 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL672596 BIPD/Primary Sep 21, 2009 Dec 22, 2009 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL672250 BIPD/Primary Apr 8, 2009 Sep 21, 2009 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL672250 BIPD/Primary Sep 21, 2008 Apr 8, 2009 REPLACED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL671794 BIPD/Primary Sep 21, 2007 Sep 21, 2008 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL671192 BIPD/Primary Sep 21, 2006 Sep 21, 2007 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 468194 BIPD/Primary Sep 21, 2005 Sep 21, 2006 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 426468 BIPD/Primary Sep 21, 2004 Sep 21, 2005 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 426356 BIPD/Primary Sep 21, 2003 Sep 21, 2004 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 377828 BIPD/Primary Sep 21, 2002 Sep 21, 2003 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 352850 BIPD/Primary Sep 21, 2001 Sep 21, 2002 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Nov 6, 2024
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Oct 28, 2024
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Oct 28, 2024
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  4. Oct 20, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Oct 22, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Sep 21, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Sep 21, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Sep 23, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Sep 21, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Sep 21, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Sep 21, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  12. May 1, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  13. Apr 9, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Dec 22, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Dec 22, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  16. Sep 21, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Sep 21, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  18. Apr 8, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  19. Sep 22, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  20. Sep 21, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  21. Sep 21, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  22. Sep 19, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  23. Sep 21, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  24. Sep 21, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  25. Sep 21, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  26. Sep 19, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  27. Sep 24, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  28. Sep 21, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  29. Sep 21, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  30. Sep 21, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 2 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
395.15(g)(1) 395.15(g)(1) Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify KEPICH TRANSPORTATION 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 KEPICH TRANSPORTATION INC

Is KEPICH TRANSPORTATION INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. KEPICH TRANSPORTATION INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 981994 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 KEPICH TRANSPORTATION INC's safety rating?
KEPICH TRANSPORTATION INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has KEPICH TRANSPORTATION INC had?
15 roadside inspections are on file for KEPICH TRANSPORTATION 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 KEPICH TRANSPORTATION INC's out-of-service rate?
KEPICH TRANSPORTATION INC's peak out-of-service rate is 14.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is KEPICH TRANSPORTATION INC based?
KEPICH TRANSPORTATION INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2053 WEST 3RD ST, CLEVELAND, Ohio 44113. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does KEPICH TRANSPORTATION INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. KEPICH TRANSPORTATION INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC416188). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does KEPICH TRANSPORTATION INC operate?
KEPICH TRANSPORTATION INC self-reports 9 power units and 7 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 KEPICH TRANSPORTATION INC had any crashes?
8 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for KEPICH TRANSPORTATION 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.

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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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