HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2531627-kens-towing-and-truck-service-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:08 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
KEN'S TOWING AND TRUCK SERVICE LLC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (606) 616-2488, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC879828.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC879828 | — | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy TWT000031000 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 21, 2026 | 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
5 of 33 · Kentucky avg 23.7%
2 of 59 · Kentucky avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 14, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 31, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | KY | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | KY | 1 | 5 | Yes |
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
23 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 33 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 | 17 | 6 | 73.9% | 62.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 13.0% | 4.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 13.0% | 17.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| No/improper breakaway or emergency braking Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343 | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| 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 Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347B | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 3922MCSR | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2531627 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC879828 |
| Legal name | KEN'S TOWING AND TRUCK SERVICE LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 37 |
| Annual mileage | 28,010 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 11, 2014 · 12 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 3, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherTow Trucks
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about KEN'S TOWING AND TRUCK SERVICE LLC
What does KEN'S TOWING AND TRUCK SERVICE LLC's operating authority allow?
MC879828: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about KEN'S TOWING AND TRUCK SERVICE LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking KEN'S TOWING AND TRUCK SERVICE LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2531627. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (606) 616-2488, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC879828, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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