S & B KESSLER INC

DOT 707020 MC 328360 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
26 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 16.67% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
33 units

Drivers: 33

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $5,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

56346 TULIP ROAD, NEW CARLISLE, IN, 46552

Phone Number

(574) 229-0613

Mailing Address

56346 TULIP ROAD, NEW CARLISLE, IN, 46552

Cell Phone

(574) 229-0613

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(574) 654-3710

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
25 yrs, 6 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2024-06-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2023-06-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-06-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-07-06 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2021-06-29 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2020-06-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-06-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-06-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-06-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-06-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-06-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-06-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-06-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-06-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-06-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-06-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2002-07-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2001-10-04 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1997-12-11 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC328360 2021-06-29
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC328360 2001-07-19

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: $5,000,000
Required: $5,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
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
2024-06-21 BIPD/Excess CEP02090A $4,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2018-06-21 BIPD/Primary MCP41230A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2023-06-21 BIPD/Excess IXG412201L $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2024-06-29 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2022-06-21 BIPD/Excess IXG412201K $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2023-06-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-06-21 BIPD/Excess IXG412201J $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2022-06-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-06-21 BIPD/Excess IXG412201I $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2021-06-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-06-21 BIPD/Excess IXG412201H $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2020-06-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-06-21 BIPD/Excess IXG412201G $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2019-06-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-06-21 BIPD/Primary PRA9240198 $5,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2018-06-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-06-21 BIPD/Primary PRA9240198 $5,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2014-06-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-06-21 BIPD/Primary PRA9240198 $5,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2013-07-05 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2010-06-21 CARGO PRA9195336 $5,000,000 AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILIT… 2011-07-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-06-21 BIPD/Primary CL672563 $5,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2010-06-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-06-21 CARGO CL672132 $5,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2009-06-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-06-21 BIPD/Primary CL671578 $5,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2008-06-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-01-30 BIPD/Primary CL671070 $5,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2007-06-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-06-21 CARGO CL671070 $5,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2007-01-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-06-21 CARGO CL670615 $5,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2006-06-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-06-21 BIPD/Primary CL670274 $5,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2005-06-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-06-21 BIPD/Primary CL670024 $5,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2004-06-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-06-21 BIPD/Excess CCP03021A $5,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2003-07-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-06-21 CARGO GWP08194A $5,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2003-06-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

26 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

16.67%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

6 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

20 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 26 Last inspection: Jun 17, 2026 Total crashes: 30

FMCSA Inspection Records (26 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 17, 2026

9544000146

1 viol.
Level 3 IN KENWORTH 1XKDD49X...

Jun 17, 2026

6353005473

1 viol.
Level 3 IN PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

May 15, 2026

1006000397

1 viol.
Level 3 IN KENWORTH 1XKWD49X...

Jan 6, 2026

ANDER07972

Level 2 MI KW 1XKWDB9X...

Dec 17, 2025

3299001425

Level 2 OH PETERBILT 1XPHDP9X...

Dec 6, 2025

000P13XJXL

3 viol.
Level 2 IA PTRB 1XPHDB9X...

Oct 12, 2025

000P12HZTD

Level 2 IA VOLV 4V4NC9KK...

Aug 31, 2025

5000270014

Level 3 IL PBT 1NPXGGGG...

Jun 27, 2025

7297007086

1 viol.
Level 2 IN PETERBILT 1XPHD49X...

May 7, 2025

000P12HZDR

Level 2 IA PTRB 1XPHDP9X...

May 1, 2025

000P16DLC4

8 viol.
Level 1 IA PTRB 1XPHDP9X...

Dec 19, 2024

6900002552

Level 1 IN PETERBILT 1NPXGGGG...

Nov 29, 2024

000P131VK9

6 viol.
Level 2 IA PTRB 1XPHD49X...

Oct 21, 2024

4039200349

1 viol.
Level 3 IL KW 1NKAGGGG...

Apr 22, 2024

8632007884

Level 2 IN MACK 1M1AW07Y...
Total Inspections

26

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

26

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (30 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.

May 22, 2026

IN • IN0904962971

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 17, 2025

IN • IN0904820820

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 30, 2025

IA • IA2501475393

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 13, 2024

IN • IN0904555286

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 24, 2023

IL • ILX003199087

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 6, 2023

VA • VA0231885039

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 22, 2023

IA • IA2301349463

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 7, 2022

IN • IN0904106792

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 4, 2022

IN • IN0903953050

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 19, 2021

IN • IN0903842952

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 22, 2020

IN • IN0903658709

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 22, 2019

IN • IN0903432102

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 15, 2019

IN • IN0903379793

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 23, 2018

MI • MI0001278922

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 12, 2017

IN • IN0903057453

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

14

Total Crashes

30

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

18

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 13
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
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

26
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

33
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

33

8 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

33

CDL Drivers: 30
Interstate: 33
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

6

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 16.67%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 33
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Liquids/Gases Livestock Grain/Feed

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

33

Power Units

33

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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