HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/354774-kaufman-trucking-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:49 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
KAUFMAN TRUCKING 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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average37.5% 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, (260) 750-5040, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC280138.
- 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) | MC280138 | Primary | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 44-577688-00 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 5, 2011 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 8 · Indiana avg 23.1%
4 of 10 · Indiana avg 5.5%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 2 states and provinces, 24 months
- IN 9 90.0%
- MI 1 10.0%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 9
8 straight trucks · 1 tractors
Ram/Dodge 5Kenworth 2Hino 1Western Star 1
35 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 5
5 semi-trailers
Doonan 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Menards 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | IN | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 18, 2026 | IN | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| May 22, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | IN | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Jan 9, 2026 | IN | 2 | 2 | No |
| Nov 6, 2025 | IN | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2025 | IN | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Sep 4, 2025 | IN | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 18, 2025 | IN | 2 | 3 | No |
| Nov 1, 2024 | IN | 2 | 3 | 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 61,554 vehicle and 111,190 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
16 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 30 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 | 7 | 3 | 43.8% | 58.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 31.3% | 3.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 25.0% | 19.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1100 lbs Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B2IC | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B3C | 1 | 1 |
| Seatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39393ASBA | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 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 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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2025 | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Union City, IN | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 354774 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC280138 |
| Legal name | KAUFMAN TRUCKING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 35 |
| Drivers | 17 |
| Annual mileage | 1 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 24, 1989 · 37 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 4 | 0 |
| Straight trucks | 30 | 1 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsPassengersGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherPallets, Cratings
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 KAUFMAN TRUCKING INC
What does KAUFMAN TRUCKING INC's operating authority allow?
MC280138: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about KAUFMAN TRUCKING INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. 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 KAUFMAN TRUCKING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 354774. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (260) 750-5040, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC280138, 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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