HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2897825-klf-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 20:20 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
KLF TRANSPORT INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average38.5% vs Indiana average 23.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (385) 424-8237, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC974209.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 of 26 · Indiana avg 23.1%
1 of 53 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | MO | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Dec 26, 2025 | CA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Dec 11, 2025 | NM | 3 | 1 | No |
| Nov 21, 2025 | AZ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 10, 2025 | CA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Nov 5, 2025 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 30, 2025 | WA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Oct 4, 2025 | CA | 3 | 8 | No |
| Oct 3, 2025 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 26, 2025 | NM | 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 Indiana average covers 61,543 vehicle and 111,154 driver inspections of all Indiana-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
70 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 17 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 99 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 | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 50 | 14 | 71.4% | 58.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 0 | 14.3% | 18.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | 10.0% | 19.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
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 | 5 | 5 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2IIELDTN | 3 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2IIIELDSDN | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 3 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSLRR | 3 | 0 |
| 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 |
| Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1OAL | 2 | 1 |
| 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 |
| Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCLMBD | 2 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347D2BLTBD | 2 | 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 Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-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
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | Rural Talladega, AL | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 26, 2025 | Gila Bend, AZ | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2897825 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC974209 |
| Legal name | KLF TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 14 |
| Drivers | 25 |
| Annual mileage | 7,321,669 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 6, 2016 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 1, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherElectronics, 250k Cargo
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 KLF TRANSPORT INC
What does KLF TRANSPORT INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for KLF TRANSPORT INC (MC974209), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about KLF TRANSPORT INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. 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 KLF TRANSPORT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2897825. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (385) 424-8237, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC974209, 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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