HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/538389-big-ben-lumber-klc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:53 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
BIG BEN LUMBER - KLC
Doing business as OWNER
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.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated May 20, 2013. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
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, (606) 673-3130, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC27753.
- 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
1 of 9 · West Virginia avg 12.8%
1 of 10 · West Virginia avg 4.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2025 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 23, 2025 | WV | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 17, 2025 | KY | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 1, 2025 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 1, 2025 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 25, 2025 | WV | 2 | 5 | No |
| Jan 30, 2025 | OH | 3 | 2 | No |
| Dec 14, 2024 | KY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Nov 26, 2024 | OH | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Nov 13, 2024 | WV | 2 | 5 | 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 West Virginia average covers 8,703 vehicle and 10,955 driver inspections of all West Virginia-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
19 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 22 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 | West Virginia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 4 | 100.0% | 76.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 2 | 0 |
| Failing to secure load General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| Leaf spring assembly defective/missing Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207C | 1 | 1 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any missing Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LRLM | 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 West Virginia column is the mix across all West Virginia-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 | 538389 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC27753 |
| Legal name | BIG BEN LUMBER - KLC |
| DBA name | OWNER |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 162,657 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (May 20, 2013) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 30, 1993 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 12, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberCoal/Coke
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 BIG BEN LUMBER - KLC
What does BIG BEN LUMBER - KLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for BIG BEN LUMBER - KLC (MC27753), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about BIG BEN LUMBER - KLC 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.
What should I verify before booking BIG BEN LUMBER - KLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 538389. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (606) 673-3130, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC27753, 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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