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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 707020· MC328360· CARRIER· EIN 35-1880823
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S & B KESSLER

Legal: S & B KESSLER INC

56346 TULIP ROAD, NEW CARLISLE, IN, 46552(574) 229-0613sbkessler00@yahoo.comBARRY KESSLER
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$4M BIPD
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Vehicle OOS
16.7%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
3
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
94
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
3 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC328360

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$4M on file
$5M required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$4M coverageeff 06/21/2024
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.· policy CEP02090A
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 06/21/2018
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.· policy MCP41230A
Authority history (19) ▾
06/03/2024COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/21/2024)
05/25/2023COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/16/2023)
05/25/2022COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/20/2022)
07/06/2021MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED
05/26/2020COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/19/2020)
05/28/2019COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/20/2019)
05/25/2018COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/21/2018)
05/27/2014COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/23/2014)
06/10/2013COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/27/2013)
05/25/2010COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/23/2010)
05/26/2009COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/18/2009)
05/27/2008COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/18/2008)
05/25/2007COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/21/2007)
05/25/2006COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/22/2006)
05/25/2005COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/21/2005)
06/27/2002COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/05/2002)
10/29/2001MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED→ REVOKED (06/29/2021)
01/17/2001MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (10/04/2001)
12/11/1997MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSED
Insurance history7 insurers on record
Filing timeline (45) ▾
  1. GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY$4MCancelled
    BIPD/Excess · eff 06/21/2023 → 06/29/2024
  2. GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY$4MReplaced
    BIPD/Excess · eff 06/21/2023 → 06/21/2024
  3. GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY$4MCancelled
    BIPD/Excess · eff 06/21/2022 → 06/21/2023
  4. GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY$4MCancelled
    BIPD/Excess · eff 06/21/2021 → 06/21/2022
  5. GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY$4MCancelled
    BIPD/Excess · eff 06/21/2020 → 06/23/2021
  6. GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY$4MCancelled
    BIPD/Excess · eff 06/21/2019 → 06/21/2020
  7. GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY$4MCancelled
    BIPD/Excess · eff 06/21/2018 → 06/21/2019
  8. ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$5MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/21/2014 → 06/21/2018
  9. ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$5MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/21/2013 → 06/21/2014
  10. ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$5MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/21/2011 → 07/05/2013
  11. ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/21/2011 → 06/21/2013
  12. AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.$5MCancelled
    CARGO · eff 06/21/2010 → 07/25/2011
  13. AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.$5MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/21/2010 → 07/25/2011
  14. AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/21/2010 → 06/21/2011
  15. ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/21/2011 → 06/21/2011

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle12 inspections · 16.7% OOS · National 22%
Driver17 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

17 inspections · 65 violations (7 OOS) · 14% of inspections had an OOS finding.

17
Inspections
65
Violations
7
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

19
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • IN8
  • IA5
  • MI3
  • OH3
  • IL3
  • MN3
  • OK2
  • VA1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

High impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 84% is at/over the 75% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.

What’s contributing27 violations · 4 OOS (24 mo)
Brakes3 OOS13 viol60%
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber5× · 22%
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× · 13%
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× · 7%
Lighting / lamps8 viol26%
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× · 13%
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× · 7%
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× · 2%
Wheels / rims1 OOS2 viol5%
Inspection / repair / DVIR1 viol4%
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× · 4%
What to do
  • Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
  • Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 49 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

A high share of violations are occurring in Botetourt County, VA

Medium impact

8 of 32 violations in the last 12 months (25%) came from inspections in Botetourt County, VA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Botetourt County, VA to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 22% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing4 violations (24 mo)
Speeding2 viol64%
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 45%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 18%
Load securement1 viol23%
  • 392.10A4-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Cargo Tank1× · 23%
Following / lane / reckless1 viol14%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 14%
What to do
  • Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected estimatecould improve up to 16 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▲ Trending worse
5
Inspections
26
Violations
6
Out-of-service
0
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 73%Other 19%Hours-of-Service Compliance 4%Unsafe Driving 4%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
19 violations · 4 OOS · 73% of recent
  • 396.3A1-BALAC×5Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
  • 393.9A-LHLI×2Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
  • 393.45B2-BHTD×2Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. · OOS
Do this
  • Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
  • Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
2Other
5 violations · 2 OOS · 19% of recent
  • 393.47E×3Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
  • 396.3A1-BOS×2Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination · OOS
Do this
  • Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
  • Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3Hours-of-Service Compliance
1 violation · 4% of recent
  • 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
396.3A1-BALAC×5393.47E×3393.9A-LHLI×2393.45B2-BHTD×2OOS396.3A1-BOS×2OOS
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

29
Inspections
65
Violations
7
Out-of-service
360
CSA points
30
Crashes
10
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

35 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

15 trailer 14 truck 6 incomplete vehicle
PETERBILT 389seen 4×
1NPXGGGG10D654884· 3346278 IN
2021 MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY Mississippi Tank Companyseen 4×
1M9AT8E20MV355440· SP997HZX IN
2003 MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANYseen 3×
1M9PT9A283H355298· SP126AAQ IN
2011 MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY Mississippi Tank Companyseen 3×
1M9AT5E29BV355027· PD23645 IN
2012 PETERBILT 386seen 3×
1XPHDP9X9CD147753· PWV8421 OH
2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD132seen 2×
1FUJAPAVX1PG95628· RC22955 MI
2018 MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY Mississippi Tank Companyseen 2×
1M9AT7F24JV355090· 148E452 IN
2013 PETERBILT 386seen 2×
1XPHD49X1DD196865· 3091463 IN
2014 MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY Mississippi Tank Companyseen 2×
1M9AT9B20EV355580· SP426NJK IN
1993 PETERBILT 379seen 2×
1XP5DB9X3PD332652· RC58701 MI
PETERBILT 389seen 2×
1NPXGGGG70D226155· 3422029 IN
1999 INTERNATIONAL F-9370
2HSFBASR6XC079268· 3366009 IN
2014 MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY Mississippi Tank Company
1M9AT9B20EV355594· SP428NJK IN
2006 PETERBILT 379
1XP5D49X56D899140· 3099859 IN
2023 MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY Mississippi Tank Company
1M9AT9E26PV355694· 188D519 IN
2014 MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY Mississippi Tank Company
1M9AT9B23EV355590· SP222CLP IN
2001 KENWORTH W900
1XKWDB9X11R867743· 3249524 IN
KENWORTH T6 Series
1NKAGHHH30J449693· 3091225 IN
2021 MID-NEBRASKA TRUCK & TRAILER SALES INC.
1M9TT4429M1308028· SP710ERK IN
KENWORTH T6 Series
1NKAGGGG20J171420· 3091227 IN
2012 MACK CXU (Pinnacle)
1M1AW07Y1CM020527· RC34743 MI
KENWORTH T6 Series
1NKAGGGG10J449692· 3091224 IN
2003 MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY
1M9PT9A263H355297· SP504SAJ IN
2022 MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY Mississippi Tank Company
1M9AT9C26NV355565· SP726LRY IN
2024 MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY Mississippi Tank Company
1M9AT0E23RV355828· SP371TBD IN
2009 VOLVO TRUCK VNL
4V4NC9KK29N277155· 3745799 IN
2007 PETERBILT 386
1XPHDB9X57D731821· 2983196 IN
2005 KENWORTH W900
1XKWDB9X55J091654· PWY9920 OH
2024 MID-NEBRASKA TRUCK & TRAILER SALES INC.
1M9TT4421R1308595· SP563WRW IN
2008 KENWORTH W9 Series
1XKWD49X88J232880· 3915860 IN

+ 5 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

3

Tow-away

3

Injury

2

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
33
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
33
30 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
2.3M mi
reported 2023
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi33 drivers
Company officer
BARRY KESSLER
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
1997-09-26
Last MCS-150 update
2024-11-06
Census status
Active

Fleet: 33 trucks · 8 owned tractors · 25 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Data change history

Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs with 11 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

11
Connected carriers
11
Fleet-transfer links
2
Most shared VINs
0
Strong links
Medium· 1
MAC XPRESS LLC
USDOT 3882793Active· WARREN, IN
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1XPHD49X1DD1968651XPHDB9X57D731821

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

54 events
  1. 11/06/2024MCS-150 update filed

    2.3M mi reported (2023)

  2. 06/29/2024Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy IXG412201L

  3. 06/21/2024Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CEP02090A

  4. 06/21/2024Insurance replaced — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy IXG412201L

  5. 06/03/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/21/2024)

  6. 06/21/2023Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy IXG412201K

  7. 05/25/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/16/2023)

  8. 06/21/2022Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy IXG412201J

  9. 05/25/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/20/2022)

  10. 07/06/2021MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
  11. 06/23/2021Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy IXG412201I

  12. 06/21/2020Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy IXG412201H

  13. 05/26/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/19/2020)

  14. 06/21/2019Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy IXG412201G

  15. 05/28/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/20/2019)

  16. 06/21/2018Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP41230A

  17. 06/21/2018Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy PRA9240198

  18. 05/25/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/21/2018)

  19. 06/21/2014Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy PRA9240198

  20. 05/27/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/23/2014)

  21. 07/05/2013Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy PRA9240198

  22. 06/21/2013Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy PRA9240198

  23. 06/10/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/27/2013)

  24. 07/25/2011Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.

    CARGO · policy PRA9195336

  25. 06/21/2011Insurance replaced — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PRA9195336

  26. 06/21/2011Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy PRA9240198

  27. 06/21/2010Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CL672563

  28. 05/25/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/23/2010)

  29. 06/21/2009Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CL672132

  30. 05/26/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/18/2009)

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2007-04-26
Last review
2024-11-26
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2024-11-06
Reported mileage
2,329,551 mi (2023)
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