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Carrier profile · USDOT 81574 · Updated 06/13/2026

KIRK & BLUM MANUFACTURING

DBA SHEET METAL FABRICATION

2 power unitsLocal · 1 statesCINCINNATI, OH
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
1.0Avg age (yr)
2024–2026 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Limited record

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

Established 52 years
Watch · 0

Nothing flagged.

USDOT registration52 yr registered
Authority not on file
Insurance (BIPD) unknown
No filing on record
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo100.0%
▲ 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

Owner-operator

2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersDecoding

Awaiting VIN decode

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 52-yr registration, 100% vehicle OOS unrated.Full read

Is KIRK & BLUM MANUFACTURING safe to work with?

Is KIRK & BLUM MANUFACTURING safe to load? KIRK & BLUM MANUFACTURING (USDOT 81574) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in CINCINNATI, OH, operating 2 power units and 4 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 1 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 100.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score — there is not enough federal record to assess it. Verify authority and insurance directly. 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 KIRK & BLUM MANUFACTURING's USDOT number?

KIRK & BLUM MANUFACTURING's USDOT number is 81574.

Is KIRK & BLUM MANUFACTURING authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, KIRK & BLUM MANUFACTURING is active in the FMCSA register.

What is KIRK & BLUM MANUFACTURING's safety record?

KIRK & BLUM MANUFACTURING has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score — there is not enough federal record to assess it.

How big is KIRK & BLUM MANUFACTURING's fleet?

KIRK & BLUM MANUFACTURING operates 2 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is KIRK & BLUM MANUFACTURING based?

KIRK & BLUM MANUFACTURING is based in CINCINNATI, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.

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