HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/617190-r-e-kaus-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 03:45 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
R E KAUS INC
No risk signals found
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.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (630) 773-9143, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC295634.
- 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) | MC295634 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy GRT47944A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 19, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
0 of 7 · Illinois avg 24.1%
0 of 12 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | IL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 13, 2026 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Feb 23, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 9, 2025 | IL | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 19, 2025 | IL | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 9, 2025 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 28, 2025 | IA | 2 | 6 | No |
| Mar 11, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jan 23, 2025 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Illinois average covers 195,261 vehicle and 387,726 driver inspections of all Illinois-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
11 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 10 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 36.4% | 14.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 36.4% | 19.8% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | 27.3% | 60.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522G | 1 | 0 |
| Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H2 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| Driver failed to manually add shipping document number Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2III | 1 | 0 |
| Following too close Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922FC | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C1 | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 1 | 0 |
| Retroreflective material not affixed as required for trailers manufactured after December 1993 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311RT | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | Fort Madison, IA | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Williamsport, IN | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 617190 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC295634 |
| Legal name | R E KAUS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 25 |
| Drivers | 18 |
| Annual mileage | 1,129,848 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 17, 1995 · 31 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 11, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLiquids/GasesChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkOtherLiquid Bulk Sweeteners, Potable Water
Questions about R E KAUS INC
What does R E KAUS INC's operating authority allow?
MC295634: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about R E KAUS 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 R E KAUS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 617190. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (630) 773-9143, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC295634, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (630) 773-9143
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R E KAUS INC Carrier · DBA KAUS LOGISTICS |
Itasca, IL | 2244813 | MC684838 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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