Freight Carrier · Indianapolis, IN
KEEN CARGO INC
3815 RIVER CROSSING PKWY · Indianapolis, IN 46240-7746
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(173) 440-4545
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- MC #845310
- USDOT #2440672 USDOT Active
- 255Power Units
- 264Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
KEEN CARGO INC is a Indianapolis, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 255 truck(s) in their fleet and 264 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-845310 and their USDOT number is 2440672.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/28/2026 · last updated Sep 13, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 04/28/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 9,200,000 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 44 states over the past 24 months: NM (84), TN (60), CA (57), TX (45), AR (43), MO (39), SD (34), OH (34), GA (27), IN (27), MI (26), UT (24), +32 more. Home base: Indianapolis, Indiana.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 14Injury
- 23Tow
- 37Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
4.71
124
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.54
106
Vehicle Maintenance
6.63
248
Drugs / Alcohol
0.04
1
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.07
10
Inspection Summary
- 862Total
- 442Clean
- 420With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 211 unique codes
Critical 90
- 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.
- 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.
- 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV
- 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction
- 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.
- 393.75A1-TBTPTires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.
- 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation
- 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 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
- 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle
- 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
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains
- 393.75A2-TFBB-6Tires - Front, Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots
- 393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material
- 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.
- 396.3A1TTires (general)
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. 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
- 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 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
- 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status
- 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
- 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)
- 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time
- 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance
- 393.120E-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils in a sided vehicle without anchor points
- 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.
- 393.17A1-LRLDWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both Lamps on rearmost vehicle driveaway missing when required to be on.
- 393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes
- 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit
- 393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle
- 393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle
- 393.52A-BInsufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.
- 393.106C2-CCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting
- 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported
- 393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less
- 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken
- 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components
- 393.205A-WRLRWheel/Rim - Lock or side ring damaged/improperly seated
- 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
- 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 393.100(c)Failure to prevent cargo shifting
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 21
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
- 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
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 392.2TImproper turns
- 392.2LCImproper lane change
- 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions
- 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
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
Hours of Service 20
- 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes
- 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current
- 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:
- 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
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 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.
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
- 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs 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.
- 395.22H3-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.
- 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)
- 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
- 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number
- 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD
Vehicle Maintenance 79
- 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.
- 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted
- 393.9B-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) obscured
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 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.
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories
- 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness
- 393.47D2-BLT-1/16ADAir Disc Brake - Lining/pad thickness less than 1/16 inch
- 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system
- 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.
- 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.
- 396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.30-BBattery - Not protected
- 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.11TTTruck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 1997
- 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.30Improper battery installation
- 393.9B-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) obscured
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding
- 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing
- 393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel
- 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment
- 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective
- 392.9(a)(3)Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap
Driver Fitness 1
- 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.
Locations
Physical Address
KEEN CARGO INC3815 RIVER CROSSING PKWY
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240-7746
Mailing Address
KEEN CARGO INC31742 ENTERPRISE DR
LIVONIA, MI 48150