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Carrier profile · USDOT 153852 · Updated 06/13/2026

KELBE BROS EQUIPMENT CO INC

4 power unitsavg 7 yrLocal · 1 statesBUTLER, WI
CARRIER ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
7.0Avg age (yr)
2019–2019 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Limited record

Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.

Established 52 yearsNot enough inspection history to rate
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo0.0%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7 yr

Model years 2019–2019 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 52-yr authority, 0% vehicle OOS unrated.Full read

Is KELBE BROS EQUIPMENT CO INC safe to work with?

Is KELBE BROS EQUIPMENT CO INC safe to load? KELBE BROS EQUIPMENT CO INC (USDOT 153852) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in BUTLER, WI, operating 4 power units and 5 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 4 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Conditional. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 1 federal roadside inspection in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering. 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 KELBE BROS EQUIPMENT CO INC's USDOT number?

KELBE BROS EQUIPMENT CO INC's USDOT number is 153852.

Is KELBE BROS EQUIPMENT CO INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, KELBE BROS EQUIPMENT CO INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is KELBE BROS EQUIPMENT CO INC's safety record?

KELBE BROS EQUIPMENT CO INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 4 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 1 federal roadside inspection in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.

How big is KELBE BROS EQUIPMENT CO INC's fleet?

KELBE BROS EQUIPMENT CO INC operates 4 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is KELBE BROS EQUIPMENT CO INC based?

KELBE BROS EQUIPMENT CO INC is based in BUTLER, WI, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.