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Freight Carrier · Elkhart, IN

K & B TRANSPORT INC

Name: K & B TRANSPORT INC
Address: 57510 COUNTY ROAD 3 SOUTH, ELKHART, IN, 46517, US
Telephone: (574) 389-1986

57510 COUNTY ROAD 3 SOUTH · Elkhart, IN 46517

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1184
USDOT #75914 USDOT Active

55
Power Units
55
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

K & B TRANSPORT INC is a Elkhart, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 55 truck(s) in their fleet and 55 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1184 and their USDOT number is 75914.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/22/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/22/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 4,368,091 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Driveaway/Towaway

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 15 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 21.4% 23.4% Driver 0.7% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
3
Injury
4
Tow
7
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.36 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.18 4 Vehicle Maintenance 4.45 37 Drugs / Alcohol 0.08 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 1

Inspection Summary

140
Total
91
Clean
49
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 63 unique codes

Critical 20

392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal4× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 7

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 1

Hours of Service 4

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 32

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative4× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps3× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
393.70B1I-CDSLI-LT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - 25% or less ineffective on either side.1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored3× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

K & B TRANSPORT INC
57510 COUNTY ROAD 3 SOUTH
ELKHART, IN 46517

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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K & B TRANSPORT INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 63 unique codes

Critical 20

Unsafe Driving 7

Hours of Service 4

Vehicle Maintenance 32

Locations

Location on Map

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