Freight Carrier · Horse Cave, KY

KTL

1104 S DIXIE ST · Horse Cave, KY 42749

Authorized: Property
(270) 975-0300 Tap to call
  • MC #946938
  • USDOT #2832876 USDOT Active
  • 24
    Power Units
  • 24
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

KTL is a Horse Cave, KY freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Kentucky. This company has 24 truck(s) in their fleet and 24 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-946938 and their USDOT number is 2832876.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/24/2025 · last updated May 15, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name KY TRUCK LINES LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/24/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,420,801 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 10 states over the past 24 months: GA (11), FL (9), TN (6), NY (6), KY (3), TX (2), AL (2), VT (1), MS (1), LA (1). Home base: Horse Cave, Kentucky.

Safety Record

17 Severe Violations Updated 15 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 7.65 9 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 1 7 Vehicle Maintenance 7.74 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.12 1

Inspection Summary

  • 42
    Total
  • 21
    Clean
  • 21
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 14

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) OOS×1 SW 5
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking 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/combination OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 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 SW 7
  • 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 SW 7
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1
  • 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. SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle 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 wear SW 4
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
KTL
1104 S DIXIE ST
HORSE CAVE, KY 42749
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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