K & B Transport INC Safety Record

DOT# 75914 · Elkhart, IN 46517 · 5743891986

B

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/11/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, K & B Transport INC (DOT# 75914) in Elkhart, Indiana has 223 inspections on record with 228 violations and a 17.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 7 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

223 Inspections
17.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
7 Crashes
55 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 17.0%
Carrier: 17.0% (38 of 223) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.7%
Carrier: 2.7% (6 of 223) National: 6.4%
45% OOS rate better than 45% of carriers in Indiana
25% crash rate better than 25% of carriers in Indiana

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.

228 total violations across 223 inspections
44 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
155
Unsafe Driving
40
Hours of Service
29
Driver Fitness
3
Hazardous Materials
1

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.

Inspected across 40 states
Level 1: 60 (27%) Level 2: 73 (33%) Level 3: 90 (40%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/11/2026 TX 2 2 0
03/06/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/04/2026 TN 3 0 0
02/23/2026 IL 3 0 0
02/05/2026 NM 2 0 0
01/11/2026 FL 3 0 0
01/05/2026 OK 1 0 0
12/10/2025 OH 3 0 0
12/08/2025 CA 1 1 0
12/02/2025 NC 3 0 0
4 injury crashes
26-JUL-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
26-JUL-24 GA 0 1 0
09-AUG-25 WA 0 0 0
04-AUG-24 UT 0 2 0
03-SEP-25 AR 0 0 0
02-NOV-24 NC 0 1 0
02-AUG-25 GA 0 0 0
02-APR-24 IL 0 1 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC001184
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Third Coast Insurance Company $1,000 10/01/2025
CARGO Hanover Insurance Co. N/A 08/20/2020

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.

Power Units 55
Drivers 55
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20260121 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 4,368,091
Address 57510 County Road 3 South, Elkhart, IN 46517