KWL INC

DOT 895380 MC 389424 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
53 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 5.66% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 6.25% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
27 units

Drivers: 27

Trailers: 55 (55 owned)

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

Physical Address

1601B E KAMMERER ROAD, KENDALLVILLE, IN, 46755

Phone Number

(260) 410-4376

Mailing Address

1601B E KAMMERER ROAD, KENDALLVILLE, IN, 46755

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(508) 526-3041

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
25 yrs, 10 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2016-10-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-03-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-02-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-10-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-10-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-10-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-10-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-07-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2000-09-27 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

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: $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
2018-09-01 BIPD/Primary 83UENOH7084 $1,000,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… - - ACTIVE
2009-06-14 Cargo I08641602 N/A ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2017-10-02 BIPD/Primary 5008486 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2018-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-10-02 BIPD/Primary 8007417 $750,000 GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-10-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-04-06 BIPD/Primary T5A6TP0000034-00 $750,000 AMERICAN SOUTHERN HOME INSURA… 2016-10-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-10-14 BIPD/Primary T5A6TP0000034-00 $750,000 AMERICAN SOUTHERN HOME INSURA… 2016-04-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-10-02 BIPD/Primary T5A6TP0000033-00 $750,000 AMERICAN SOUTHERN HOME INSURA… 2015-10-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-02-26 BIPD/Primary LFO0001304 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2015-10-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-10-01 BIPD/Primary LFO0000149 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2015-02-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-10-01 BIPD/Primary 357236 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2012-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-10-01 BIPD/Primary 355441 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2011-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-10-01 BIPD/Primary 354008 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2010-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-07-11 BIPD/Primary 352890 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2009-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-07-11 BIPD/Primary 350946 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2009-07-11 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-06-14 CARGO CIM 0261362 $750,000 ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-06-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-07-11 BIPD/Primary 133723981 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2008-07-11 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-05-31 BIPD/Primary YN2004 $750,000 THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY 2003-05-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-01-10 BIPD/Primary CA 0082710 $750,000 MASSWEST INSURANCE COMPANY, I… 2003-05-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

5.66%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

53 inspections · 3 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

6.25%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

16 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 53 Last inspection: Jul 10, 2026 Total crashes: 22

FMCSA Inspection Records (53 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 10, 2026

0814000123

Level 1 OH PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Jun 29, 2026

SPG3041348

3 viol.
Level 2 NY KENWORTH M 1XKWD69X...

Jun 29, 2026

SPG3041348

3 viol.
Level 2 NY KENWORTH M 1XKWD69X...

May 10, 2026

1229002312

1 viol.
Level 2 CT PTRB 1XPBD49X...

Apr 27, 2026

DY00001597

Level 2 MA MCK 1M1AW09Y...

Apr 14, 2026

CP00006137

Level 3 MA VOLK 4V4NC9EH...

Mar 23, 2026

1L19005154

Level 3 NY VOLVO 4V5WC9EH...

Mar 1, 2026

1229002203

1 viol.
Level 2 CT VOLV 4V4NC9EJ...

Feb 18, 2026

DC00003236

Level 2 MA HNO 5PVNJ8JV...

Nov 18, 2025

9109002684

1 viol.
Level 3 IN VOLVO 4V4NC9EJ...

Nov 10, 2025

DZ00001148

1 viol.
Level 3 MA VLV 4V4NC9EH...

Oct 30, 2025

D700500479

Level 3 NY VOLVO 4V4NC9EJ...

Oct 8, 2025

3075004087

1 viol.
Level 3 CT VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Sep 26, 2025

ED00000451

1 viol.
Level 3 MA PTB 1XPXD49X...

Sep 4, 2025

DQ00002625

Level 3 MA HNO 5PVNJ8JV...
Total Inspections

53

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

53

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (22 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.

Jul 14, 2025

MA • MATBC0035551

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 24, 2025

MA • MATBC0034984

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 31, 2021

VA • VA0210985113

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 8, 2020

NJ • NJ0020919698

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 4, 2019

MA • MA1003725421

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 14, 2019

CT • CT1900004721

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 15, 2018

NC • NC0105391399

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 16, 2017

TN • TN0300348026

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 30, 2017

MA • MA1003291535

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 1, 2015

NC • NC0104421901

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 30, 2014

NC • NC0104167370

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 4, 2013

NJ • NJ0013005086

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 20, 2012

NJ • NJ0012162288

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 19, 2012

VA • VA0122015249

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 9, 2010

NJ • NJ0010500163

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

8

Total Crashes

22

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

17

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 9
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 2

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

53
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

27
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

27

25 owned

Trailers

55

55 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

27

CDL Drivers: 27
Interstate: 27
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

16

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 6.25%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 22
Interstate (<100 mi): 5
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

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

27

Power Units

27

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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