Kessler Trucking INC Safety Record
DOT# 483161 · Elkins, WV 26241 · 3046360055
Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 02/16/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 0/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Kessler Trucking INC (DOT# 483161) in Elkins, West Virginia has 17 inspections on record with 12 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 12 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 17 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/16/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 12/15/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 11/17/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 08/25/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/10/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 05/19/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 01/21/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 10/04/2024 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 06/06/2024 | WV | 0 | 0 |
| 11/02/2023 | WV | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.