Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
44 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 431102 · MC-207880
KANDEL TRANSPORT INC
44 power unitsavg 7.9 yrRegional · 5 statesTALLMADGE, OH
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-207880 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
44Power units
33 observed · MCS-150
47Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.9Avg age (yr)
2010–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-21
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Watch · 2
Operating authority3535 yr active
since 1990Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo27.627.6 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
1 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.9 yr
Model years 2010–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
35 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
AI readFull read
Is KANDEL TRANSPORT INC safe to work with?
Is KANDEL TRANSPORT INC safe to load? KANDEL TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 431102, MC-207880) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in TALLMADGE, OH, operating 44 power units and 41 drivers. Operating authority has been active 35 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 101 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 27.6% (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 (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
KTKANDEL TRANSPORT INC 81
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Safety
101 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 27.6% (24-mo)29 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 1.7% (24-mo)60 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
11.1% now▲ Worsening
Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal
Inspection coverage
How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈0.7 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Roadside-inspection volume is about what you'd expect for a 44-unit fleet — enough signal to read the safety record, though not a heavy sample.
- Registered power units
- 44
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 60
- Annualized
- ≈30 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈0.7 inspections / unit · yr
Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC
What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving32
- 393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance12
- 395.3 Driving beyond hours-of-service limitsHOS Compliance9 · 2 OOS
- 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance8 · 3 OOS
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance8 · 1 OOS
- 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance6 · 5 OOS
- 395.22 ELD — provider/registration/malfunctionHOS Compliance6
- 392.16 Failure to use seat beltUnsafe Driving6
- 395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missingHOS Compliance5 · 1 OOS
- 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance3 · 2 OOS
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Authority & insurance
Can they legally + adequately haul your load?
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- None
- Contract
- Active
- Broker
- Active
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)Filed with FMCSA
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$750k BIPD · 8 insurers · 2 lapsesCoverage lapse
+8 earlier
Sentry Select · 91–97
Carolina · 02–06
Carolina · 07–11
Sentry Select · 11–15
Hartford Fire · 16–26
19912026
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
13 insurer eras · collapsed from 33 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | Mar 2016 → Jan 2026 | $750k | 6 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | Mar 2015 → Mar 2016 | $750k | 1 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | Nov 2011 → Mar 2015 | $750k | 5 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | Nov 2007 → Nov 2011 | $750k | 4 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | Nov 2006 → Nov 2007 | $750k | 2 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | Nov 2002 → Nov 2006 | $750k | 2 |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | Dec 2001 → Dec 2001 | $750k | 1 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | Dec 2001 → Nov 2002 | $750k | 1 |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | Dec 2000 → Jan 2002 | $750k | 2 |
| MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN'S MUTUAL INS. CO. | Mar 2000 → Jan 2001 | $750k | 2 |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | Dec 1999 → Mar 2000 | $750k | 1 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | Dec 1996 → Dec 1996 | $750k | 4 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | Dec 1991 → Jan 1997 | $750k | 2 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 44
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 33
- Trailers (towed)
- 47
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2026
Newest model yr
2010
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 5 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusRegional
revealedStates observed55
US statesInspections · 24 mo6060
OH busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
TALLMADGE, OH
Top corridor
OH
Density
fewermore
05
Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
Last 12 months: 1 truck also ran under 2 other carriers
VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 536988USDOT 3481206Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (11 trucks · 19 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 100152USDOT 347778USDOT 536988USDOT 3069542USDOT 3481206USDOT 1766544USDOT 2820758USDOT 3923883
Shares a registration email domain with other carriers
@naglecompanies.com — 4 carriers: USDOT 423609USDOT 2214002USDOT 2563387
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)4444
Observed (24 mo)3333
Shared w/ other carriers1111
Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 365 MUNROE FALLS RD, TALLMADGE, OH, 44278
- Operation
- Interstate
Contact
- Phone
- (330) 798-4111
- Fax
- (330) 798-4122
- Web domain
- naglecompanies.com
Registration
- Officers
- Kevin Medved · Edwin Nagle
- USDOT / docket
- 431102 · MC-207880
- First registered
- 12/13/1990
- Last MCS-150
- 03/27/2026 · 4,130,188 mi (2025)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 11/26/2014
- D-U-N-S
- 617336920
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
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Federal activity
Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor
Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor
No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.
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Reviews
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Frequently asked
What is KANDEL TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?
KANDEL TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 431102, and its motor carrier number is MC-207880.
Is KANDEL TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-21, KANDEL TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is KANDEL TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
KANDEL TRANSPORT INC has a 27.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 101 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is KANDEL TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
KANDEL TRANSPORT INC operates 44 power units and 41 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is KANDEL TRANSPORT INC based?
KANDEL TRANSPORT INC is based in TALLMADGE, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.