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Freight Carrier · Merrillville, IN

KAINAT TRANSPORTATION LLC

Name: KAINAT TRANSPORTATION LLC
Address: 707 E 80TH PL STE 102, MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410-5689, US
Telephone: (317) 728-3378

707 E 80TH PL STE 102 · Merrillville, IN 46410-5689

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1285296
USDOT #3687746 USDOT Active

20
Power Units
20
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

KAINAT TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Merrillville, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 20 truck(s) in their fleet and 20 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1285296 and their USDOT number is 3687746.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/20/2026 · last updated Sep 30, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/20/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 3,585,774 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

21 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
5
Tow
7
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.03 12 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.5 8 Vehicle Maintenance 4.1 29 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.34 4

Inspection Summary

122
Total
76
Clean
46
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 65 unique codes

Critical 23

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:2× OOS×2 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207C-SLBSuspension - 25% or more of the leaves in a spring assembly are broken1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× OOS×1 SW 6
383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.130No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.126Failure to ensure intermodal container securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNCDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× OOS×1 SW 1
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 9

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed 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-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 5

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 Time1× SW 7
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 carrier1× SW 3
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 28

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.86A1-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate or missing.1× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1
393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

KAINAT TRANSPORTATION LLC
707 E 80TH PL STE 102
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-5689

Mailing Address

KAINAT TRANSPORTATION LLC
707 E 80TH PL STE 102
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410

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KAINAT TRANSPORTATION LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 65 unique codes

Critical 23

Unsafe Driving 9

Hours of Service 5

Vehicle Maintenance 28

Locations

Location on Map

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