Kentucky Utilities
Louisville, KY
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
280
Power Units
285
Drivers
FMCSA since 1989 (37 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
KENTUCKY UTILITIES is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since July 1989. Based in Louisville, KY, they operate a fleet of 280 power units with 285 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Tanker and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Kentucky Utilities operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 28 | 252 | 0 | 280 |
| Trailers | 292 | 0 | 0 | 292 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Kentucky Utilities is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 285
MCS-150 Mileage: 3,619,888 miles (2025)
Driver Information
285
Total Drivers
285
CDL Drivers
285
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by KENTUCKY UTILITIES
15 trucks and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 27, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ford, Freightliner, Trlr. Equipment breakdown: 12 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 3 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 12 | 75% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 19% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 6% |
Trailers (1 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 | 1 |
| Trlr | 1 |
Vehicle makes (3 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 11 | 69% |
| Freightliner | 4 | 25% |
| Trlr | 1 | 6% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (16 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N6Z934 | KY | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 322516 | KY | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| T8R798 | KY | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| H0W421 | KY | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| R2G316 | KY | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| UB82186 | VA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 338697 | KY | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 338731 | KY | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| K7W189 | KY | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| A3D573 | KY | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| K7W190 | KY | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Jan 2025 |
| 892243 | KY | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| 51161T | KY | Trlr SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| C3E605 | KY | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| A3D576 | KY | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| B2B004 | KY | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2024 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: KY (15) · VA (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 16)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
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
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
15
Inspections
24 months
2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2026 | KY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/29/2026 | KY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/27/2026 | KY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/27/2026 | KY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/26/2026 | KY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/18/2025 | KY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/11/2025 | KY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/09/2025 | KY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/28/2025 | KY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/04/2025 | KY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/29/2025 | KY | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/13/2025 | KY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/04/2024 | KY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/07/2024 | KY | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/23/2024 | KY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
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.
Crash History
3
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-Aways
3 FMCSA-recordable · 3 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2026 | KY | DANVILLE, KY | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dusk |
| 10/31/2025 | KY | POWDERLY, KY | 2 | 1 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 08/03/2024 | KY | WINCHESTER, KY | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Is Kentucky Utilities Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does KENTUCKY UTILITIES operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, KENTUCKY UTILITIES is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Tanker and Box Truck.
Is KENTUCKY UTILITIES's authority currently active?
KENTUCKY UTILITIES currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has KENTUCKY UTILITIES been in business?
KENTUCKY UTILITIES has been registered with the FMCSA since July 1989, making their authority approximately 37 years old.
Where is KENTUCKY UTILITIES located?
KENTUCKY UTILITIES is physically located at LOUISVILLE, KY 40202.
Roadside Inspection History 15 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
KENTUCKY UTILITIES has been inspected 15 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in KY. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2 — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-29 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-27 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-27 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-26 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-18 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-11 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-09 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-28 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-04 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-29 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-01-13 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2024-12-04 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-11-07 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2024-09-23 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 2 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.
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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