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Carrier profile · USDOT 77512 · MC-51104 · Updated Jul 29, 2026
THE KIESEL CO
18 power unitsLocal · 2 statesST LOUIS, MO88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-51104 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
18Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 29, 2026
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
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 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 53 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo5.95.9 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
THE KIESEL CO (USDOT 77512) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 29, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 29, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 23, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 29, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 5.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 29, 2026.
The carrier received 35 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 34 vehicle-level and 21 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 29, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 29, 2026.
It reports 18 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 16, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 4, 2010 in the federal record refreshed Jul 29, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is THE KIESEL CO's USDOT number?
THE KIESEL CO's USDOT number is 77512, and its motor carrier number is MC-51104.
Is THE KIESEL CO authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-29, THE KIESEL CO is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is THE KIESEL CO's safety record?
THE KIESEL CO has a 5.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 53 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is THE KIESEL CO's fleet?
THE KIESEL CO operates 18 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is THE KIESEL CO based?
THE KIESEL CO is based in ST LOUIS, MO, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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