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S & B KESSLER

56346 TULIP ROAD · New Carlisle, IN 46552

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #328360
  • USDOT #707020 USDOT Active
  • 33
    Power Units
  • 33
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

S & B KESSLER is a New Carlisle, IN freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 33 truck(s) in their fleet and 33 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-328360 and their USDOT number is 707020.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/06/2024 · last updated Oct 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name S & B KESSLER INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 11/06/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,329,551 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Liquids/Gases
  • Livestock
  • Grain, Feed, Hay

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Indiana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: IN (6), IA (5), OK (2), MI (2), IL (2), VA (1), OH (1). Home base: New Carlisle, Indiana.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.64 2 Vehicle Maintenance 9.39 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 19
    Total
  • 7
    Clean
  • 12
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× 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/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 21

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× 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
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× 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
  • 393.81Horn inoperative1× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance3× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× SW 5
  • 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:1× SW 5

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.10A4-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Cargo Tank1× 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 violation1× SW 3

Hazardous Materials 1

  • 172.602(b)Form and manner of Emergency Response information1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
S & B KESSLER
56346 TULIP ROAD
NEW CARLISLE, IN 46552
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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