HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/707020-s-b-kessler-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 12:26 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
S & B KESSLER INC
Doing business as S & B KESSLER
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, (574) 229-0613, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC328360.
- 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) | MC328360 | Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. Policy MCP41230A · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 21, 2018 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC328360 | Excess over $1,000,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. Policy CEP02090A · 91X | $4,000,000 | Jun 21, 2024 | 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 14 · Indiana avg 23.1%
0 of 19 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | OK | 2 | 2 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | IN | 1 | 7 | Yes |
| Aug 25, 2026 | OK | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Aug 24, 2026 | VA | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2026 | MI | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 15, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 6, 2026 | MI | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 17, 2025 | OH | 2 | 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 Indiana average covers 61,530 vehicle and 111,152 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
39 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 48 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 | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 5 | 82.1% | 58.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 10.3% | 19.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 5.1% | 18.1% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 2.6% | 0.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 3 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 2 | 0 |
| Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311TL | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALR | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Leaking hub Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965HL | 1 | 1 |
| Form and manner of Emergency Response information Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172602B | 1 | 0 |
| No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958ANONELD | 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 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Gary, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | South Bend, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 30, 2025 | IA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 707020 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC328360 |
| Legal name | S & B KESSLER INC |
| DBA name | S & B KESSLER |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 33 |
| Drivers | 33 |
| Annual mileage | 2,329,551 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 26, 2007) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 26, 1997 · 29 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 6, 2024 |
Cargo carried
Liquids/GasesLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
Questions about S & B KESSLER INC
What does S & B KESSLER INC's operating authority allow?
MC328360: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about S & B KESSLER 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.
What should I verify before booking S & B KESSLER INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 707020. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (574) 229-0613, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC328360, 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 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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