Cillessen & Sons INC
Kechi, KS
Profile data updated Jun 6, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Limited History
FMCSA data ↓
89
Power Units
65
Drivers
FMCSA since 2006 (19 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
CILLESSEN & SONS INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since December 2006. Based in Kechi, KS, they operate a fleet of 89 power units with 19 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Dump Truck and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Cillessen & Sons INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 78 | 0 | 0 | 78 |
| Tractors | 9 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Trailers | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| School Bus 9-15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Cillessen & Sons INC is authorized to transport the following 8 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 19
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,470,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
65
Total Drivers
19
CDL Drivers
16
Interstate Drivers
49
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by CILLESSEN & SONS INC
1 truck identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jan 21, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
This fleet runs primarily Peterbilt equipment. Zero out-of-service results in the inspection window. Either a small inspection sample or genuinely clean equipment and driver compliance. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (1 brand on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 1 | 100% |
License plates on file (1 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9273AFL | KS | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2026 |
Recent active vehicles (1 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
2
Inspections
24 months
4
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✗ Worse than national average (+78.3%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2026 | KS | Walk-Around | 4 | 2 |
| 01/21/2026 | KS | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
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Violation Breakdown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does CILLESSEN & SONS INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, CILLESSEN & SONS INC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Dump Truck and Box Truck.
Is CILLESSEN & SONS INC's authority currently active?
CILLESSEN & SONS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has CILLESSEN & SONS INC been in business?
CILLESSEN & SONS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since December 2006, making their authority approximately 19 years, 7 months old.
Where is CILLESSEN & SONS INC located?
CILLESSEN & SONS INC is physically located at 2300 E TIGUA ST, KECHI, KS 67067.
Roadside Inspection History 2 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
CILLESSEN & SONS INC has been inspected 2 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in KS. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 50%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-01-21 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), CILLESSEN & SONS INC was cited for 4 violations, of which 2 (50%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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