KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC

DOT 215501 MC 160261 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
82 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 30.49% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 10.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
94 units

Drivers: 85

Trailers: 300 (300 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond
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Company Details

Physical Address

6301 GEIL LANE, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40219

Phone Number

(502) 810-9979

Mailing Address

P O BOX 197089, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40259

Cell Phone

(502) 298-5817

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(502) 810-9969

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
34 yrs, 3 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
43 yrs, 10 mo

Broker

Inactive
23 yrs, 1 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2026-04-06 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2013-11-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2008-02-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-02-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-06-13 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2002-10-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1999-12-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1999-09-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1999-07-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1999-07-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1998-08-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1996-09-01 PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1992-04-23 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1991-03-07 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1982-09-21 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1982-02-09 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC160261 2026-04-06
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC160261 2005-06-13

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: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
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

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
2025-06-01 BIPD/Primary A0278293001 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… - - ACTIVE
2008-06-04 Cargo MAX5IM0001892 N/A MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPA… - - ACTIVE
2025-06-17 SURETY F325447 $1,000,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. 2026-03-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-06-17 SURETY 5464370 $1,000,000 GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPA… 2025-06-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-06-01 BIPD/Primary KCA 2601076 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2025-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 SURETY 5464370 $1,000,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. 2013-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-02-05 BIPD/Primary CA-K57585 $1,000,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2023-07-04 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2008-02-05 BIPD/Primary CA-K57585 $1,000,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2010-02-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-02-05 BIPD/Primary RICTN0001010 $1,000,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 2008-02-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-06-17 SURETY NONE $1,000,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. 2013-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-06-04 CARGO QT-660-5633B956-TIL-05 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2008-06-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-02-05 BIPD/Primary CT750961-1505-051 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2007-02-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-07-01 CARGO 662-46-38 $1,000,000 FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 2005-06-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-07-01 BIPD/Primary 1080872876 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2005-02-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-07-01 CARGO IMP 135-99-55 $1,000,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMP… 2004-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-05-29 SURETY LPM 8621098 $1,000,000 FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MAR… 2005-06-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-07-01 CARGO IM 9606360 $1,000,000 PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. 2002-09-11 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-07-01 CARGO IM9606360 $1,000,000 PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. 2002-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-07-01 CARGO QIR 761 984 $1,000,000 ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY 2003-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-07-01 CARGO QIR761984 $1,000,000 ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-07-01 CARGO 1080869413 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 1999-08-28 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-07-01 BIPD/Primary 1080872876 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2003-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

30.49%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

82 inspections · 25 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

10.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

20 inspections · 2 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

6 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 82 Last inspection: Jul 24, 2026 Total crashes: 79

FMCSA Inspection Records (82 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 24, 2026

S163001122

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 KY KW 1XKZD49X...

Jul 22, 2026

CV44287155

Level 2 KY PTRB 1XKYDP9X...

Jul 21, 2026

7420000518

2 viol.
Level 3 IN KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jul 13, 2026

CV43705459

Level 3 KY KW 1XKZD49X...

Jun 2, 2026

3204000385

1 viol.
Level 1 OH CUSTOM SCO 3HSDZAPR...

May 14, 2026

S211000486

Level 2 KY FRHT 1FUJBBCK...

Apr 21, 2026

0M82300318

1 viol.
Level 1 KY HYTR 3H3C412S...

Mar 11, 2026

CV43404693

Level 3 KY INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Mar 5, 2026

CV43783728

Level 2 KY INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Jan 13, 2026

S163000577

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 KY INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Jan 13, 2026

CV42981964

Level 1 KY KW 1XKYD49X...

Jan 7, 2026

3285000632

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 OH KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Dec 11, 2025

CV43889135

1 viol.
Level 3 KY KW 1XKZD49X...

Dec 9, 2025

6665006941

1 viol.
Level 3 IN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Dec 5, 2025

CV42981932

1 viol.
Level 3 KY KW 1XKZD49X...
Total Inspections

82

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

82

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (79 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.

Apr 21, 2026

KY • KY0073318909

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 12, 2025

KY • KY0073183387

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 10, 2025

OH • OH0253066956

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 30, 2024

KY • KY0073108972

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Oct 7, 2024

KY • KY0073099102

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 19, 2023

KY • KY0072923828

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 17, 2023

KY • KY0072876713

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 29, 2022

KY • KY0072798944

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 13, 2021

KY • KY0072685228

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 23, 2021

TN • TN0103096876

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 19, 2021

KY • KY0072660604

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 30, 2021

OH • OH0213115652

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jun 23, 2021

IN • IN0903833307

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 21, 2021

OH • OH0213140865

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 3, 2021

KY • KY0072631963

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Fatal Crashes

6

Injury Crashes

42

Total Crashes

79

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

44

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 13
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 28
OOS: 11

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

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

82
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

94
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

94

70 owned

Trailers

300

300 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

85

CDL Drivers: 85
Interstate: 85
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

20

Out of Service: 2
OOS Rate: 10.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 15
Interstate (<100 mi): 70
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Logs/Lumber Building Materials Intermodal Grain/Feed Chemicals Dry Bulk Beverages Paper Products

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

94

Power Units

94

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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