HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/394923-kauffs-palm-beach-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:09 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
KAUFF'S PALM BEACH INC
Doing business as KAUFF'S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
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.
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, (561) 753-5341, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC145165.
- 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) | MC145165 | Primary | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy GFA 4430001-03 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 6, 2023 | 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
4 of 43 · Florida avg 26.0%
0 of 51 · Florida avg 10.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | FL | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 24, 2026 | FL | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 23, 2026 | FL | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 11, 2026 | FL | 2 | 1 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | FL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 20, 2026 | FL | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Dec 12, 2025 | FL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Dec 12, 2025 | FL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Dec 12, 2025 | FL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Nov 5, 2025 | SC | 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 Florida average covers 69,903 vehicle and 132,326 driver inspections of all Florida-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
21 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 26 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 | Florida share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 5 | 76.2% | 61.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 23.8% | 11.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| 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 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LSML | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Driveaway side marker lamp(s) missing on rearmost towed vehicle Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B1LDSML | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 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 Florida column is the mix across all Florida-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Vero Beach, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Riviera Beach, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 394923 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC145165 |
| Legal name | KAUFF'S PALM BEACH INC |
| DBA name | KAUFF'S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 31 |
| Drivers | 31 |
| Annual mileage | 1,256,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 29, 1990 · 36 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 17, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherDisabled Vehicles
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 KAUFF'S PALM BEACH INC
What does KAUFF'S PALM BEACH INC's operating authority allow?
MC145165: 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 KAUFF'S PALM BEACH 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 KAUFF'S PALM BEACH INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 394923. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (561) 753-5341, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC145165, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (561) 753-5341
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAUFF'S OF FT PIERCE INC Carrier · DBA KAUFF'S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS |
Port Saint Lucie, FL | 394914 | MC1388025 | 5 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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