DBA: K M NEWHOUSE & SONS TRUCKING

KENLEY MELVIN NEWHOUSE

DOT 1168591 MC 493078 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
14 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 28.57% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
8 units

Drivers: 8

Trailers: 5 (5 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

1322 142ND AVE, WAYLAND, MI, 49348

Phone Number

(616) 878-0400

Mailing Address

1322 142ND AVE, WAYLAND, MI, 49348

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(616) 878-0404

Business Organization

Not reported by FMCSA

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
22 years

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2026-02-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2025-07-16 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2025-07-14 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2019-07-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-03-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-04-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-03-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-02-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-11-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-03-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-08-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-07-16 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2006-12-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-03-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-09-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC493078 2025-07-11
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC493078 2007-07-16

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2026-02-24 BIPD/Primary 52-297038-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2023-03-01 BIPD/Primary 52-297038-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2026-02-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-03-23 BIPD/Primary LFO0006766 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2023-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-08-25 BIPD/Primary LTI0008114 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY 2021-03-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-03-23 BIPD/Primary LTI0008114 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY 2020-08-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-02-27 BIPD/Primary LFO0002778 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2020-03-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-08-21 BIPD/Primary LFO0002778 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2020-02-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-08-01 BIPD/Primary LTO0058754 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2019-08-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-03-24 BIPD/Primary LTO0027215 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2017-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-07-20 BIPD/Primary LTO0023212 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2016-03-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-05-06 BIPD/Primary LTO0023212 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2015-07-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-03-23 BIPD/Primary LTO0023212 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2015-05-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-02-15 BIPD/Primary CA 2091699 $750,000 AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2015-03-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-11-02 BIPD/Primary CA 2091699 $750,000 AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2015-02-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-03-23 BIPD/Primary CA 2091699 $750,000 AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2014-11-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-08-14 BIPD/Primary CA-X38454 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2014-03-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-03-23 BIPD/Primary CA-X38454 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2012-09-26 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2011-03-23 BIPD/Primary GWP85909A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2012-03-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-03-23 BIPD/Primary CT779096-8008-081 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2011-03-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-07-09 BIPD/Primary GWP28796A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2008-04-24 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2007-01-16 BIPD/Primary GWP28796A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2007-07-09 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

28.57%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

14 inspections · 4 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

5 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 14 Last inspection: Jul 22, 2026 Total crashes: 10

FMCSA Inspection Records (14 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 22, 2026

MCGEJ04035

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MI VOLV 4V4NC9JH...

Jul 2, 2026

OSHEE02922

1 viol.
Level 3 MI FRHT 1FUJGNDR...

May 26, 2026

LYDEC04715

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MI FRHT 1FUJGNDR...

Nov 26, 2025

MCKEN00229

2 viol.
Level 2 MI FRHT 1FUPCSZB...

Nov 17, 2025

POWEL04115

2 viol.
Level 2 MI FRHT 1FUPCSZB...

Jul 2, 2025

4181240105

Level 3 IL FRHT 1FUPCSZB...

Sep 20, 2024

9015005443

Level 2 IN FREIGHTLIN 1FUPCSZB...

Jul 12, 2024

4181780106

Level 3 IL FREIGHTLIN 1FUPCSZB...

Apr 18, 2024

3297014993

Level 3 OH INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Jan 17, 2024

3243009528

6 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 OH KW 1XKWDB9X...

Nov 6, 2023

SAMOK00080

1 viol.
Level 3 MI KW 1XKWDB9X...

Sep 11, 2023

3244016857

1 viol.
Level 3 OH FRHT 1FUJGLDR...

Jun 19, 2023

7018008427

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FRHT 1FUJA6CK...

May 24, 2023

00SP006668

Level 2 MO KW 1XKAD49X...
Total Inspections

14

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

14

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (10 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Feb 2, 2026

MI • MI0003733891

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 17, 2023

IN • IN0904298213

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 11, 2022

MI • MI0002507916

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Feb 4, 2021

MI • MI0002198840

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 21, 2018

IL • ILX001080595

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 11, 2013

TN • TN0100353660

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jun 25, 2012

WI • WI0000066651

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 11, 2010

KY • KY0070925276

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 8, 2008

IN • IN0900973188

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 1, 2007

MI • MI0006817423

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

7

Total Crashes

10

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

4

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

14
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

8
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

8

4 owned

Trailers

5

5 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

8

CDL Drivers: 8
Interstate: 8
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

5

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 8
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

Not reported by FMCSA

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

8

Power Units

8

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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