Kastens Trucking LLC
Otoe, NE
Profile data updated Oct 26, 2024 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
4
Power Units
3
Drivers
FMCSA since 1994 (32 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
KASTENS TRUCKING LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since April 1994. Based in Otoe, NE, they operate a fleet of 4 power units with 3 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Dry Van.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Kastens Trucking LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Trailers | 28 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Kastens Trucking LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 3
MCS-150 Mileage: 200,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
3
Total Drivers
3
CDL Drivers
3
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by KASTENS TRUCKING LLC
4 trucks and 4 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 7, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Kenworth, Utility Trailer Manufacturer. Equipment breakdown: 4 SEMI-TRAILER, 4 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 50% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 50% |
Trailers (4 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 4 |
| Utility Trailer | 4 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 4 |
| 53 ft | 4 |
| 2 axles | 4 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 4 | 50% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 4 | 50% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (8 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106055 | NE | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 293811 | NE | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 427890 | NE | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 287283 | NE | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 403782 | NE | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 287284 | NE | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 116289 | NE | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| 298248 | NE | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (8 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
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
5
Inspections
24 months
11
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.8%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | KY | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/18/2025 | KY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/26/2025 | KS | Full | 6 | ✓ |
| 02/13/2025 | KY | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/07/2025 | KS | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 91X | MCP27238A | $1 Million | 04/11/2017 |
View Insurance History (9 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2410698(U) | 03/14/2006 | 12/01/2016 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP27238A | 12/01/2016 | 03/31/2017 | CANCEL | |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2410698(U) | 02/08/2003 | 03/07/2006 | TERM/CANCL | |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2410698(U) | 02/08/2003 | 03/07/2006 | NAMECHG | |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2410698(U) | 02/08/2006 | 03/07/2006 | NAMECHG | |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2410698(U) | 03/14/2006 | 02/09/2012 | CANCEL | |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2410698(U) | 02/08/2003 | 02/08/2006 | TERM/REPL | |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9ZU79 | 03/03/2000 | 02/08/2003 | TERM/REPL | |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9ZU79 | 03/03/2000 | 02/08/2003 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2025 | KS | KANSAS CITY, KS | 4 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does KASTENS TRUCKING LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, KASTENS TRUCKING LLC is inferred to operate: Dry Van.
Is KASTENS TRUCKING LLC's authority currently active?
KASTENS TRUCKING LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has KASTENS TRUCKING LLC been in business?
KASTENS TRUCKING LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since April 1994, making their authority approximately 32 years, 3 months old.
Where is KASTENS TRUCKING LLC located?
KASTENS TRUCKING LLC is physically located at 3684 D ROAD, OTOE, NE 68417.
Roadside Inspection History 5 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
KASTENS TRUCKING LLC has been inspected 5 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in KY, KS. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 396.17C-PI — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-18 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-26 | KS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 6 | — |
| 2025-02-13 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-02-07 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
4 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for KASTENS TRUCKING LLC. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
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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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (2)
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About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.
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