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Carrier profile · USDOT 2529497 · MC-878891 · Updated 07/03/2026

KEL LOGISTICS INC

66 power unitsavg 4.5 yrNational · 40 statesBURR RIDGE, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-878891 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
66Power units
97 observed · MCS-150
77Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.5Avg age (yr)
2006–2026 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-03

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority11 yr active
since 2014
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo27.8%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal2
7 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

66 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.5 yr

Model years 2006–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

11 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 11-yr authority, 28% vehicle OOS review first.Full read

Is KEL LOGISTICS INC safe to work with?

Is KEL LOGISTICS INC safe to load? KEL LOGISTICS INC (USDOT 2529497, MC-878891) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in BURR RIDGE, IL, operating 66 power units and 79 drivers. Operating authority has been active 11 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 429 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 27.8% (above the 22.26% national average), with 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-03.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-03
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Frequently asked

What is KEL LOGISTICS INC's USDOT number?

KEL LOGISTICS INC's USDOT number is 2529497, and its motor carrier number is MC-878891.

Is KEL LOGISTICS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-03, KEL LOGISTICS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is KEL LOGISTICS INC's safety record?

KEL LOGISTICS INC has a 27.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 429 roadside inspections, with 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is KEL LOGISTICS INC's fleet?

KEL LOGISTICS INC operates 66 power units and 79 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is KEL LOGISTICS INC based?

KEL LOGISTICS INC is based in BURR RIDGE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 40 states.

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