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Carrier profile · USDOT 461904 · MC-258815 · Updated 06/13/2026

KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC

17 power unitsavg 9.9 yrMulti-region · 11 statesONARGA, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-258815 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Verified linkskaufmantransportation.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
17Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
15Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(833) 587-4636Email dispatchtankers@kaufmantransportation.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 authority34 yr active
since 1991
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo40.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

17 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.9 yr

Model years 1997–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

34 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1991 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 34-yr authority, 40% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC safe to work with?

Is KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC safe to load? KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC (USDOT 461904, MC-258815) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in ONARGA, IL, operating 17 power units and 17 drivers. Operating authority has been active 34 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 41 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 40.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. 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 KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's USDOT number?

KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's USDOT number is 461904, and its motor carrier number is MC-258815.

Is KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's safety record?

KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 41 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's fleet?

KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC operates 17 power units and 17 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC based?

KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is based in ONARGA, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 11 states.

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