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Freight Carrier · Steward, IL

KEMPER TRUCKING INC

Name: KEMPER TRUCKING INC
Address: 1435 TOWNLINE ROAD, STEWARD, IL, 60553, US
Telephone: (815) 405-1029

1435 TOWNLINE ROAD · Steward, IL 60553

Authorized: Property

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MC #498778
USDOT #513989 USDOT Active

4
Power Units
3
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

KEMPER TRUCKING INC is a Steward, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-498778 and their USDOT number is 513989.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/26/2026 · last updated Jun 1, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 03/26/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 228,328 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Grain, Feed, Hay
Commodities Dry Bulk
Paper Products
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: WI (2), IN (2), IL (1). Home base: Steward, Illinois.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.2 1 Vehicle Maintenance 15.66 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

5
Total
1
Clean
4
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 15 unique codes

Critical 3

393.124F-CCPConcrete Pipe - Improper securement of pipe over 45 inches in diameter1× OOS×1 SW 7
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 9

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

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.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

KEMPER TRUCKING INC
1435 TOWNLINE ROAD
STEWARD, IL 60553

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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Related Companies

Company	Status	Power Units	Drivers	MC#	USDOT#
FRANKFOTHER LOGISTICS LLC Steward, IL	USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER Property	0	—	958858	2861549
FRANKFOTHER TRUCKING INC Steward, IL	USDOT Active Authorized: Property	19	15	554266	1375281

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KEMPER TRUCKING INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 15 unique codes

Critical 3

Unsafe Driving 2

Vehicle Maintenance 9

Hours of Service 1

Locations

Location on Map

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Same phone number 2

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