DBA: Kess Line Equipment
Kess Line Services Llc is an active interstate carrier based in West Liberty, KY.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 44 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 44 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 44% | 94% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 100% | 99% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 97% | 98% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 97% | 98% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 3 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 6 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
Where they run
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 6 | 8 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | IN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 1 |
| May 15, 2025 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 6 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | GA | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0.28 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 2 | 2.10 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 12.50 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 3.20 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
Inspected in 5 states. Top state KY accounts for 43% of activity. Activity outside home state (KY): 57%.
| Driver Fitness |
| 2 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 3 |
| May 25, 2024 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| May 24, 2024 | MS | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 3958A1HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| May 15, 2025 | 39342 | No brakes as required - Explain: | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| May 15, 2025 | 39343 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 38323A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 39111B1 | Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 39387A | Warning flag required on projecting load | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 3939BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 3939TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 3922SLLHOS | State/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |