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25/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Ernie Kessler Trucking
DOT 925658 · Chamberlain, SD
Report generated: June 1, 2026 at 6:37 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Ernie Kessler Trucking (DOT 925658) is a South Dakota-based intrastate hazmat carrier headquartered in Chamberlain, SD. As of June 1, 2026 at 6:37 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record; required mcs-150 compliance filing overdue. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 1, 2026 at 6:37 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Ernest Wayne Kessler
Operating as: Ernie Kessler Trucking
DOT Number925658
MC Number—
Street1106 SOUTH SANBORN ST
City / StateChamberlain, SD 57325
Phone6052341206
Operation typeIntrastate Hazmat
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age25 yr 5 mo
MCS-150 filed08/28/2009
Company officerErnest Wayne Kessler
Power units2
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
●Required MCS-150 compliance filing overdue
●No inspection history on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
2
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
25 yr 5 mo
Since 2001
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
1106 SOUTH SANBORN ST, Chamberlain, SD, 57325 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJan 2001
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ernest Wayne Kessler authorized to operate?

Ernest Wayne Kessler's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Ernest Wayne Kessler's safety record?

Ernest Wayne Kessler does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Ernest Wayne Kessler operate?

Ernest Wayne Kessler operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Ernest Wayne Kessler insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Ernest Wayne Kessler had any risk indicators?

Ernest Wayne Kessler has a risk score of 25/100 (Caution) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Ernest Wayne Kessler?

Ernest Wayne Kessler's DOT number is 925658. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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