Kao Logistics Inc
USDOT 2368495 · MC-812361 · Exeter, Pennsylvania · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Kao Logistics Inc is a company based in Exeter, Pennsylvania, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 153 power units and 90 drivers, which ranks it #121 by fleet size among 565 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Pennsylvania. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 251 times – about 1.6 inspections per power unit. 3.0% of vehicle inspections and 2.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 1 fatality, 11 tow-away), or 7.8 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Kao Logistics Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2368495 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-812361 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 44 Tunkhannock Avenue, Exeter, PA 18643 |
| Phone | (570) 655-4514 |
| First registered | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2368495.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 103 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 110 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.59 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 81% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 90 CDL drivers; 85 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Pennsylvania carriers with 50+ units (565).
| Measure | Kao Logistics Inc | Same size, US | PA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 3.0% | 18.8% | 17.4% | 84% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.8 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 75% higher than average |
| Inspections | 251 | 251 with a driver check, 165 with a vehicle check, 85 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Kao Logistics Inc?
Kao Logistics Inc is registered with USDOT number 2368495 and operating authority MC-812361.
How many trucks does Kao Logistics Inc have?
It reports 153 power units (103 tractors, 50 straight trucks) and 110 trailers, with 90 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 9, 2025).
Where is Kao Logistics Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Exeter, Pennsylvania 18643.
What is the out-of-service rate of Kao Logistics Inc?
Over 24 months, 3.0% of vehicle inspections and 2.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.