HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/601998-kast-distributors-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:53 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
KAST DISTRIBUTORS INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (856) 299-3553, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1617763.
- 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) | MC1617763 | Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA Policy 7107905 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Jun 1, 2024 | 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
1 of 59 · New Jersey avg 22.0%
5 of 89 · New Jersey avg 8.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 4, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | PA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | DE | 1 | 1 | 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 New Jersey average covers 63,029 vehicle and 95,938 driver inspections of all New Jersey-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
32 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 45 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 | New Jersey share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | 53.1% | 9.8% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 25.0% | 73.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 15.6% | 6.4% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 5 | 0 |
| 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Alcohol Jumping OOS · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 39215 | 1 | 1 |
| Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDL | 1 | 1 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 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 New Jersey column is the mix across all New Jersey-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 | 601998 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1617763 |
| Legal name | KAST DISTRIBUTORS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 24 |
| Drivers | 24 |
| Annual mileage | 750,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 17, 1995 · 31 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 30, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProducePassengersMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
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 KAST DISTRIBUTORS INC
What does KAST DISTRIBUTORS INC's operating authority allow?
MC1617763: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about KAST DISTRIBUTORS INC 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 KAST DISTRIBUTORS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 601998. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (856) 299-3553, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1617763, 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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