HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/215501-kentucky-container-service-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:33 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average35.7% vs Kentucky average 23.7%.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (502) 810-9979, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC160261.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC160261 | — | MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy MAX5IM0001892 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jun 4, 2008 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC160261 | Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0278293001 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 of 28 · Kentucky avg 23.7%
1 of 50 · Kentucky avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | KY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 24, 2026 | KY | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 22, 2026 | KY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jul 13, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 2, 2026 | OH | 1 | 1 | No |
| May 14, 2026 | KY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 21, 2026 | KY | 1 | 1 | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Kentucky average covers 21,759 vehicle and 38,047 driver inspections of all Kentucky-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
45 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 13 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 61 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Kentucky share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 12 | 57.8% | 62.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | 33.3% | 17.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 6.7% | 14.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 4 | 4 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5LNCDLNVE | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Kentucky column is the mix across all Kentucky-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | Crestview Hills, KY | 0 | 0 |
| May 12, 2025 | Florence, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Columbus, OH | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Louisville, KY | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 215501 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC160261 |
| Legal name | KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 94 |
| Drivers | 85 |
| Annual mileage | 3,198,345 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 18, 1996) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 28, 1982 · 44 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 7, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC160261: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive | MC160261: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC
What does KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC's operating authority allow?
MC160261: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 215501. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (502) 810-9979, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC160261, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (502) 810-9979
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KYFI INC Carrier |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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