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Freight Carrier/shipper · St Louis, MO

THE KIESEL CO

Name: THE KIESEL CO
Address: 4801 FYLER AVE, ST LOUIS, MO, 63116, US
Telephone: (314) 351-5500

4801 FYLER AVE · St Louis, MO 63116

Authorized: Property

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MC #51104
USDOT #77512 USDOT Active

35
Power Units
12
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

THE KIESEL CO is a St Louis, MO freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for property in the state of Missouri. This company has 35 truck(s) in their fleet and 12 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-51104 and their USDOT number is 77512.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/16/2026 · last updated May 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 02/16/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 297,312 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Machinery, Large Objects
Liquids/Gases
Garbage/Refuse

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: MO (34), IL (4). Home base: St Louis, Missouri.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 4 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 5.4% 23.4% Driver 4.2% 6.7% Hazmat 0% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
1
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.92 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 2.23 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 1

Inspection Summary

38
Total
28
Clean
10
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 21 unique codes

Critical 4

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
178.345-6-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements.1× SW 8
396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 13

393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.203D-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab seat not securely fastened1× SW 2

Hazardous Materials 1

177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

THE KIESEL CO
4801 FYLER AVE
ST LOUIS, MO 63116

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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