JOSEPH I KLESS

DOT #1242958 • MC #986281 • DBA: ABBEVILLE AUTO SALES
Active

JOSEPH I KLESS is a motor carrier based in ABBEVILLE, AL registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 1242958 and MC number 986281. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since May 2004, a span of roughly 22 years. JOSEPH I KLESS reports a fleet of 1 power unit and 1 driver to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Motor Vehicles. The FMCSA assigned a Conditional safety rating as of March 2005. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
JOSEPH I KLESS
DBA Name
ABBEVILLE AUTO SALES
DOT Number
1242958
MC Number
986281
Entity Type
Company Start Date
May 3, 2004

Location

Physical Address
292 COUNTY ROAD 278
ABBEVILLE, AL 36310-6584
Mailing Address
292 COUNTY ROAD 278
ABBEVILLE, AL 36310-6584

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
1
Total Drivers
1
Truck Units
1
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Motor Vehicles

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Conditional
Rating Date
Mar 26, 2005

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for JOSEPH I KLESS.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 986281 Active None None 2025-09-17 00:00:00

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD 2025-10-09 00:00:00

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