KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC

DOT #215501 • MC #160261
Active

KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC is a motor carrier based in LOUISVILLE, KY registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 215501 and MC number 160261. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1982, a span of roughly 43 years. KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC reports a fleet of 94 power units and 85 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight, Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls, Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber, Building Materials, and Intermodal Containers. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 49 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 2.04% and 5 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in IL, IN, KY, OH, SC, TN, and US. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of June 1996. Operating authority is active for: common carrier and contract carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC
DOT Number
215501
MC Number
160261
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Jun 28, 1982

Location

Physical Address
6301 GEIL LANE
LOUISVILLE, KY 40219
Mailing Address
P O BOX 197089
LOUISVILLE, KY 40259

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
94
Total Drivers
85
Truck Units
94
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
General Freight Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber Building Materials Intermodal Containers Grain, Feed, Hay Chemicals Commodities Dry Bulk Beverages Paper Products

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

49
Total Inspections
32
Inspections with Violations
10
Out-of-Service Violations
2.04%
Driver OOS Rate
30%
Vehicle OOS Rate
5
Reportable Crashes
2
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Jun 18, 1996

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 KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 160261 Active Active Inactive 2026-04-06 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
Cargo 2008-06-04 00:00:00
BI&PD 2025-06-01 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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Shipper History

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