Freight Carrier · Charleston, IL
KDN TRANSPORT GROUP LLC
515 W GRANT AVE APT 5 · Charleston, IL 61920
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(916) 382-0221
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- MC #1789724
- USDOT #4518172 USDOT Out of Service
- 20Power Units
- 20Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
KDN TRANSPORT GROUP LLC is a Charleston, IL freight carrier that is out-of-service in the state of Illinois. This company has 20 truck(s) in their fleet and 20 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1789724 and their USDOT number is 4518172.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/29/2026 · last updated Oct 16, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status OUT-OF-SERVICE
- MCS-150 Filed 04/29/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 0 (0 )
- Out of Service 08/17/2026
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- Motor Vehicles
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 43 states over the past 24 months: MO (37), OH (35), TN (28), PA (23), IL (20), TX (19), FL (14), UT (12), WA (11), NC (11), CO (10), GA (10), +31 more. Home base: Charleston, Illinois.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 1Injury
- 2Tow
- 3Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
76.57
44
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
2.82
131
Vehicle Maintenance
9.87
188
Drugs / Alcohol
0.08
2
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
3.19
109
Inspection Summary
- 361Total
- 91Clean
- 270With violations
24-month window ending Aug 28, 2026
Violations Cited 230 unique codes
Critical 106
- 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.
- 395.13D1-OOSOOOS Order (HOS) - Operating a CMV after violating any roadside out-of-service order regarding hours of service
- 390.35B-MEDOperating a CMV while possessing a fraudulent medical certificate
- 392.15Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
- 396.9C2-OOSOOOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction
- 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance
- 383.91A-LCDLLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license
- 383.91(a)Operating a cmv with improper CDL group
- 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement
- 391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))
- 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.
- 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed
- 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure
- 393.75C-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth
- 396.3A1TTires (general)
- 391.11A-QMCQualifications - Having operated or authorized a person to operate a CMV without being qualified
- 391.11B3-QQualifications - Operating a CMV without proper training/experience
- 393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots
- 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove
- 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:
- 393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans
- 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time
- 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time
- 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.3B2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time
- 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing
- 393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring
- 393.207C-SDLSSuspension - Displaced leaf spring that could result in contact with a vehicle component
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9B-LTSOLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.11A1-LRLMWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on.
- 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.
- 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure
- 393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on.
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty
- 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)
- 395.8A-HOSPVIHOS (Passenger) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status
- 383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance
- 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.
- 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly
- 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle
- 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking
- 393.40F-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit
- 391.11B2SDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Highway Traffic Sign Assessment
- 393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake
- 396.3A1E-PNCNBBrakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged
- 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes
- 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.
- 393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV
- 391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries
- 393.45A-BHIJHydraulic Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube
- 393.45A-BLHFHydraulic Any Observed Leaking Hydraulic Fluid
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.
- 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit
- 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit
- 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically
- 393.75I1Operating a CMV while weight carried exceeds tire rating due to under-inflation
- 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken
- 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components
- 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel
- 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 393.201A-FRBFCFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long
- 396.3(a)(1)Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken
- 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel
- 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.
- 393.128No/improper securement of vehicles
- 393.87A-FPLRFlag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet.
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD
- 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.
- 391.41(a)(1)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history
- 391.43(h)Improper medical examiner's certificate form
- 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment
- 393.65C-FNSFuel - Tank not secured.
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 17
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16BOperating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.
- 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane
- 392.2-RRTCDRailroad Crossing - Failed to obey a traffic control device or the direction of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway crossing
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
- 392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV
Hours of Service 30
- 395.11GFailing to provide supporting documents in the driver's possession upon request
- 395.11G-HOSDFPSDHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to provide supporting documents to an authorized Federal, State , or local official
- 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes
- 395.8E1-HOSPVICDOOSHOS (Passenger) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain
- 395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours
- 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current
- 395.20BThe ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle.
- 395.8(f)(1)Driver’s record of duty status not current
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
- 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)
- 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements
- 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids
- 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.
- 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual
- 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet
- 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official
- 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)
- 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver
- 395.24C1IDriver failed to make annotations when applicable
- 395.24C1IIDriver failed to manually add location description
- 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.
- 395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
Vehicle Maintenance 76
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing
- 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 392.33A-DDriver - Operating CMV while lamps/reflectors are obscured
- 393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements
- 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9B-LSLOLighting - Stop lamps - Any obscured
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories
- 393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.47A-BCFSHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 396.1Must have knowledge of and comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report
- 398.8D1-MWMigrant Workers - Failure to correct defect(s) on previous inspection report
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective
- 396.7Unsafe operations forbidden
- 393.104(f)(1)Knotted tiedown
- 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown
- 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown
- 393.11TTTruck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 1997
- 393.30Improper battery installation
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled
- 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing
- 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing
- 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing
- 392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required
- 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing
- 393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator
- 393.95K-EEEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices, inadequate flag size
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.65C-FISFuel - Improper securement of fuel tank.
- 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
- 393.104C-CCargo - Damaged vehicle structures/anchor points
- 393.61-WDWindows - Missing side window(s) in driver compartment
Driver Fitness 1
- 392.2-MCSRMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations
Locations
Physical Address
KDN TRANSPORT GROUP LLC515 W GRANT AVE APT 5
CHARLESTON, IL 61920
Mailing Address
KDN TRANSPORT GROUP LLC515 W GRANT AVE APT 5
CHARLESTON, IL 61920-3225