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Carrier profile · USDOT 2529497 · MC-878891 · Updated Jul 3, 2026
KEL LOGISTICS INC
66 power unitsavg 4.5 yrNational · 40 statesBURR RIDGE, IL81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-878891 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
66Power units
96 observed · MCS-150
78Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.5Avg age (yr)
2006–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 3, 2026
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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
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USDOT registration1111 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo27.827.8 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
7 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.5 yr
Model years 2006–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
11 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
KEL LOGISTICS INC (USDOT 2529497) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Nov 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 27.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier received 281 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 133 vehicle-level and 281 driver-level — across 40 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier has 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 3, 2026.
It reports 66 power units and 79 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 22, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
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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 430 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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