Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
94 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 215501 · MC-160261 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC
94 power unitsavg 10.2 yrRegional · 4 statesLOUISVILLE, KY74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-160261 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
94Power units
35 observed · MCS-150
44Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.2Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 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 well above average
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USDOT registration4444 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo34.5%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal66
5 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.2 yr
Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
44 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1982 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC (USDOT 215501) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 34.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 50 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 29 vehicle-level and 50 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 6 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 94 power units and 85 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 7, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 18, 1996 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC's USDOT number?
KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC's USDOT number is 215501, and its motor carrier number is MC-160261.
Is KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC's safety record?
KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC has a 34.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 80 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC's fleet?
KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC operates 94 power units and 85 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC based?
KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC is based in LOUISVILLE, KY, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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