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KAUFMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC

1368 EAST STATE RT 49 · Onarga, IL 60955

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  • 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: 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 Aug 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Colorado — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: IA (9), IL (5), IN (3), NY (1), TX (1), CO (1), MO (1), KY (1), VA (1), MS (1), AL (1). Home base: Onarga, Illinois.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Sep 5, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.17 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.04 5 Vehicle Maintenance 8.55 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.87 2

Inspection Summary

  • 25
    Total
  • 9
    Clean
  • 16
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 36 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 391.15A-SINDriving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and in the state of drivers license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× 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/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× 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.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 16

  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 393.86(a)(3)Rear Impact Guard having improper height - trailer manufactured on or after January 26, 19981× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance4× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 2

  • 172.203(c)(2)RQ not on shipping paper1× SW 3
  • 172.602(b)Form and manner of Emergency Response information1× 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 required1× 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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