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Carrier profile · USDOT 1168591 · MC-493078 · Updated 06/13/2026

KENLEY MELVIN NEWHOUSE

DBA K M NEWHOUSE & SONS TRUCKING

8 power unitsavg 15.1 yrRegional · 3 statesWAYLAND, MI
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-493078 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.1Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(616) 878-0400Email dispatchken@KMNEWHOUSE.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority22 yr active
since 2003
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo40.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

8 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

15.1 yr

Model years 1999–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

22 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 22-yr authority, 40% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is KENLEY MELVIN NEWHOUSE safe to work with?

Is KENLEY MELVIN NEWHOUSE safe to load? KENLEY MELVIN NEWHOUSE (USDOT 1168591, MC-493078) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in WAYLAND, MI, operating 8 power units and 8 drivers. Operating authority has been active 22 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 13 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 40.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is KENLEY MELVIN NEWHOUSE's USDOT number?

KENLEY MELVIN NEWHOUSE's USDOT number is 1168591, and its motor carrier number is MC-493078.

Is KENLEY MELVIN NEWHOUSE authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, KENLEY MELVIN NEWHOUSE is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is KENLEY MELVIN NEWHOUSE's safety record?

KENLEY MELVIN NEWHOUSE has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 13 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is KENLEY MELVIN NEWHOUSE's fleet?

KENLEY MELVIN NEWHOUSE operates 8 power units and 8 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is KENLEY MELVIN NEWHOUSE based?

KENLEY MELVIN NEWHOUSE is based in WAYLAND, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.