Kind Transport Inc
USDOT 3171739 · MC-118907 · Munster, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Kind Transport Inc is a company based in Munster, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 94 power units and 90 drivers, which ranks it #154 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 173 times – about 1.8 inspections per power unit. 38.4% of vehicle inspections and 2.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 9.6 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, fresh produce, liquids / gases, meat, us mail, refrigerated food and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Kind Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3171739 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-118907 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 419 Ridge Road Suite a, Munster, IN 46321 |
| Phone | (260) 376-2666 |
| First registered | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3171739.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 94 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 103 | 0 |
- 0.96 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 6,801,250 miles reported for 2025 – about 72,354 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 90 CDL drivers; 90 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Kind Transport Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 38.4% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 87% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 13% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.6 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 101% higher than average |
| Inspections | 173 | 173 with a driver check, 73 with a vehicle check, 138 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Kind Transport Inc?
Kind Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 3171739 and operating authority MC-118907.
How many trucks does Kind Transport Inc have?
It reports 94 power units (94 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 103 trailers, with 90 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 5, 2026).
Where is Kind Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Munster, Indiana 46321.
What is the out-of-service rate of Kind Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 38.4% of vehicle inspections and 2.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.