Freight Carrier · Onarga, IL

KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC

1368 EAST STATE RT 49 · Onarga, IL 60955

Authorized: Property
(833) 587-4636 Tap to call
  • MC #258815
  • USDOT #461904 USDOT Active
  • 17
    Power Units
  • 17
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is a Onarga, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 17 truck(s) in their fleet and 17 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-258815 and their USDOT number is 461904.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/03/2026 · last updated May 31, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/03/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,252,347 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Chemicals

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: IA (10), IL (5), IN (3), CO (1), MO (1), KY (1), VA (1), MS (1), AL (1), WV (1), KS (1). Home base: Onarga, Illinois.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.52 6 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 1.03 6 Vehicle Maintenance 10.31 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.98 2

Inspection Summary

  • 26
    Total
  • 9
    Clean
  • 17
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 391.15A-SINDriving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and in the state of drivers license issuance OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.100(b)Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status SW 7
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically SW 3
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number SW 1
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 18

  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2
  • 393.86(a)(3)Rear Impact Guard having improper height - trailer manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance SW 1

Hazardous Materials 2

  • 172.203(c)(2)RQ not on shipping paper SW 3
  • 172.602(b)Form and manner of Emergency Response information SW 3

Driver Fitness 1

  • 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
1368 EAST STATE RT 49
ONARGA, IL 60955
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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