Kontane Logistics
Phone (828) 397-5501Hickory, NC
Find this carrier by: USDOT 178613 · 828-397-5501 · 8283975501 · Hickory, NC
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- USDOT
- USDOT178613
- MC
- None
- Registered
- 1974 · 52 yrs
- Location
- Hickory, NC
- MCS-150 filed
- May 16, 2025
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
No filing shown
Check current status in Motus
Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Conditional
FMCSA found problems to fix
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Kontane Logistics is an active motor carrier based in Hickory, NC, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 178613. Phone: (828) 397-5501. It reports 4 power units and 4 drivers on its MCS-150 (May 16, 2025). In the last 24 months it had 10 roadside inspections, a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reportable crashes in the available records.
USDOT 178613 was first registered with FMCSA on Jun 1, 1974 (52 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated May 16, 2025. Its vehicles were inspected 10 times on record, most recently on Oct 7, 2026, most often in NC.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- May 16, 2025
- Registration record changed
- Nov 13, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Oct 7, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Oct 7, 2026
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Kenny Taylor
- Company officer 2
- Russel Byrd
- Legal name
- Kontane Logistics
- Organization
- Corporation
- Classification
- Private (Property)
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 178613
- Docket numbers
- None on file
- Registered
- Jun 1, 1974 (52 yrs)
- D&B (DUNS)
- 30499644
- Last MCS-150
- May 16, 2025
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- March 2027 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Hickory, NC
- USDOT registrations in Hickory
- 983
- Currently active
- 333 (34%)
- One-truck operations
- 659 (67%)
- With for-hire authority
- 392 (40%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 34
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 14, 2026. This carrier reports 4 power units against a local average of 6.3.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 178613
- D&B (DUNS)
- 30499644
- Phone
- (828) 397-5501828-397-55018283975501
- Fax
- (828) 397-3683828-397-36838283973683
- rusty@kontanelogistics.com
- Officers
- Kenny Taylor, Russel Byrd
- Legal name
- Kontane Logistics
- Address
- 3876 Martin Fishpond Street, Hickory, NC 28602
- Mailing address
- PO Box 1702, Hickory, NC 28603
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 1TTE47202E1019977, 1FUJHTDV2LLLP7896, 1FUJHTDV0LLLP7895, 5JYDC5320HE088857
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 178613 as active.
- No data: No authority filing shown
This is not a finding of unauthorized operation. Requirements depend on the operation; verify the current registration in Motus.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
- Check: Shares an officer with 2 inactive USDOT numbers
See Connected companies below.
Connected companies
Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.
- Kontane Freight LLCUSDOT 7923039 · Hickory, NCSame phoneActivePossible link
- Triple T Dairy LLCUSDOT 3945960 · Fayetteville, TNSame officerNot activePossible link
- Kenny TaylorUSDOT 1542554 · Forrest City, ARSame officerNot activePossible link
- Taylors TruckingUSDOT 1526540 · Fort Gibson, OKSame officerActivePossible link
- Premier Select Sires INCUSDOT 421497 · Staunton, PASame officerActivePossible link
Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Conditional
- Rated on
- Sep 22, 1988
- Last review
- Aug 25, 1988
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 10 (0 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 7 (2 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 7.5 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 2.5 | 2 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | What it means | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 393.104B-C | — | 8 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | — | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | — | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/local laws — Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLSIV | — | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110B2II-C | — | 1 | 1 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 14, 2026.
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Oct 7, 2026
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | 89210299 | SC | Lexington Sc | Walk-around (Level 2) | 1 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 2 violations
|
| Aug 24, 2026 | 88776725 | NC | Monroe Nc | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 1 | 1 violation
|
| Jun 23, 2026 | 88253721 | SC | Rock Hill Sc | Driver only (Level 3) | 2 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 2 violations
|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 88094386 | NC | High Shoals Nc | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 87585392 | NC | I-40 At Rest Area | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 85928207 | NC | Nc 16 | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 85418510 | SC | Lexington Sc | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 84314363 | SC | Fort Mill Sc | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Feb 26, 2025 | 83966189 | SC | Aiken Sc | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 1 | 9 violations
|
| Feb 21, 2025 | 83930467 | NC | Nc 16 | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
Latest crashes
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| NC · North Carolina | 5 | 1 |
| SC · South Carolina | 5 | 1 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Inspections and crashes by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 4
- CDL drivers
- 4
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 4
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 4
- Trucks
- 4
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 210,000 (2025)
- Seen at inspections
- 2 trucks · 2 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1TTE47202E1019977 | 1984 | Transcraft Transcraft | Semi-Trailer | AA60550 NC | 6 | Oct 7, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FUJHTDV2LLLP7896 | 2020 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | VW3369 NC | 8 | Oct 7, 2026 | 4 / 1 |
| 1FUJHTDV0LLLP7895 | 2020 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | NH2597 NC | 2 | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 / 1 |
| 5JYDC5320HE088857 | 2017 | Pitts Trailers | Semi-Trailer | AE51738 NC | 1 | Apr 14, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- Tractor-TrailerInspection 2 truck tractors and 2 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- Record updated: safety grade B → C.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 178613.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
Recent changes to the record
| Date | Field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | Safety grade | B | C |
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Jun 1, 1974
- Last MCS-150 update
- May 16, 2025
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Kontane Logistics an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 178613 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Kontane Logistics's USDOT number?
USDOT 178613. No MC, MX or FF docket number is on file.
How do I contact Kontane Logistics?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (828) 397-5501; fax (828) 397-3683; email rusty@kontanelogistics.com; address 3876 Martin Fishpond Street, Hickory, NC 28602; mailing address PO Box 1702, Hickory, NC 28603.
What is Kontane Logistics's safety rating?
Conditional, rated Sep 22, 1988.
How many trucks and drivers does Kontane Logistics have?
Power units: 4; drivers: 4, as filed on its MCS-150 (May 16, 2025).
What does Kontane Logistics haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, household goods, logs/poles/beams, building materials, machinery (large), construction, other, plus x lumber.
What equipment does Kontane Logistics operate?
On government records: Tractor-Trailer (2 truck tractors and 2 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
How many inspections and crashes has Kontane Logistics had?
Inspections: 10; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Kontane Logistics?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives March 2027. The latest filing stored here is May 16, 2025. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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