Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
33 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 707020 · MC-328360 ·
S & B Kessler Inc
DBA S & B KESSLER
33 power unitsavg 12.7 yrRegional · 7 statesNEW CARLISLE, IN94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-328360 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
33Power units
12 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.7Avg age (yr)
1998–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 29 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1997.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 32 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.7 yr
Model years 1998–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
29 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
S & B KESSLER INC (USDOT 707020) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $4,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Jun 21, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 21.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier received 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 14 vehicle-level and 19 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It reports 33 power units and 33 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 6, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 26, 2007 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is S & B KESSLER INC's USDOT number?
S & B KESSLER INC's USDOT number is 707020, and its motor carrier number is MC-328360.
Is S & B KESSLER INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026. S & B KESSLER INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is S & B KESSLER INC's safety record?
S & B KESSLER INC has a 21.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 32 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is S & B KESSLER INC's fleet?
S & B KESSLER INC operates 33 power units and 33 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is S & B KESSLER INC based?
S & B KESSLER INC is based in NEW CARLISLE, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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