KAO LOGISTICS INC
153-unit mixed-freight carrier based in Exeter, PA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2368495
- MC
- MC812361
- Based
- Exeter, PA
- Contact
- 5706554514 · jsabo@key-stone.com
What this carrier is
KAO LOGISTICS INC is a large-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in Exeter, PA. Operating footprint: 153 power units, 90 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC812361 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight and other: auto parts, rv and marine accessories.
Fleet composition on file: 1 owned truck, 103 owned tractors, 110 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 60 motor carriers operating 153 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Vehicle Maintenance at 23.6% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 68 | 87.09 | 78.1% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 18 | 32.38 | 55.6% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 9 | 24.81 | 36.3% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 93 | 394.63 | 23.6% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.94 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 153-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2368495: 332 inspections across 44 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 16, 2026 in FL.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 48 |
| Hours-of-Service | 16 |
| Driver Fitness | 9 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 69 |
| Total violations | 148 (26 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 10 reportable crashes , 8 with reported injuries , 1 with fatalities . Most recent: Dec 2, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a mixed-freight carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, and other: auto parts, rv and marine accessories on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 60 peer carriers operating 153 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 238 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (7 driver OOS, 5 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 148 violations, 10 reportable crashes (1 involving fatalities).
- Hazmat is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet mixed-freight carrier running over-the-road lanes with 153 power units on file.
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