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Carrier Profile · DOT 4361474

John E Bales

DBA: J&Keldenstransportsolutions

For-Hire CommonInterstatePratt, KS 67124
Updated 2026-05-30T06:33:49.917Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

John E Bales has operated for 1.3y with a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority. The company has recorded 2 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameJohn E Bales
DBAJ&Keldenstransportsolutions
DOT #4361474
MC #MC1706784
CityPratt
StateKansas
ZIP67124
Authority age1.3y
StatusActive
Common authority✓ Authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed02/17/2026
Company officerJohn Bales
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total drivers
Inspections
2
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
Better than national avg (22.26%)

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Location

207 LAWRENCE ST, Pratt, KS, 67124

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Inspection history

2 total inspections. OOS rate: 0.0%. Showing last 5.

DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOS
9/30/2025KS200
12/16/2025KS300

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

Status
Active
Insurer
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Coverage
$750,000
Effective
2/26/2025

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Feb 2025
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

John E Bales

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is John E Bales authorized to operate?

Yes. John E Bales holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is John E Bales's safety record?

John E Bales has 2 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does John E Bales operate?

John E Bales operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is John E Bales insured?

John E Bales has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has John E Bales had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for John E Bales as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for John E Bales?

John E Bales's DOT number is 4361474 and MC number is MC1706784. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Lead Safety Analyst · 12 years freight intelligence
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