Trucking Companies in Kechi, KS
Kechi, KS has 12 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Kansas's largest carrier markets by operating authority count. This figure includes active, inactive, and revoked authorities tracked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
12 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Kechi, KS.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement status. View methodology
About the Kechi, KS freight market
Kechi, KS is home to 12 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 12 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Kechi carriers is 15.2 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Kechi carrier population contributes to Kansas's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Kechi shows 8 single-truck operators (66.7% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 21 carriers. This distribution is consistent with FMCSA's national pattern where approximately 91% of registered carriers operate fewer than 6 power units (FMCSA Industry Snapshot, 2024).
Authority tenure data reveals 2 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 9 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years. New entrants face elevated scrutiny under FMCSA's New Entrant Safety Assurance Program, which mandates an 18-month monitoring period including at least one safety audit. The presence of 0 carriers with prior revocations on record underscores the importance of verifying authority status before tendering freight — a carrier's historical compliance record is publicly available through the FMCSA SAFER System.
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Kechi carriers (0.00% of the population), flagged through cross-referencing authority history, insurance filing patterns, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions." Shippers and brokers should verify carrier authority, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender — Truck Graph's Risk Check tool provides instant verification against all available compliance data.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Authority age distribution
Years since initial FMCSA authority grant date. View methodology
Risk and compliance overview
Risk indicators and fleet composition across 12 Kechi carriers.
Fleet size vs carrier count
Carrier population by fleet tier. Source: FMCSA census data. View methodology
Equipment type share
Based on operation type classification and endorsements. View methodology
Largest carriers in Kechi, KS
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 12 of 12 total carriers.
Cillessen & Sons INC has operated for 19.5y with 89 power units and 65 drivers under Carrier authority.
Simmons Transport LLC has operated for 26.8y with 29 power units and 18 drivers under Common authority.
James Mason Enterprises INC has operated for 43.5y with 22 power units and 15 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Heartstone INC has operated for 24.1y with 14 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Meter Engineers INC has operated for 43.9y with 9 power units and 9 drivers under Carrier authority.
F & H Insulation Sales & Services INC has operated for 36.9y with 6 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Sos Towing And Recovery LLC has operated for 4.2y with 4 power units and 6 drivers under Common authority.
Northstar Comfort Services INC has operated for 25.1y with 4 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mid Kansas Transport LLC has operated for 2.8y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Heartstone Heavy LLC has operated for 0.1y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Kechi carriers — complete directory
12 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Cillessen & Sons INC Kechi, KS | - | 1584811 | 89 | 19.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Simmons Transport LLC Kechi, KS | MC365385 | 824723 | 29 | 26.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | James Mason Enterprises INC Kechi, KS | MC169554 | 226073 | 22 | 43.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Heartstone INC Kechi, KS | - | 1022705 | 14 | 24.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Meter Engineers INC Kechi, KS | - | 217740 | 9 | 43.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | F & H Insulation Sales & Services INC Kechi, KS | - | 360311 | 6 | 36.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Sos Towing And Recovery LLC Kechi, KS | MC1401736 | 3848098 | 4 | 4.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Northstar Comfort Services INC Kechi, KS | - | 948428 | 4 | 25.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Mid Kansas Transport LLC Kechi, KS | MC1574056 | 4117449 | 2 | 2.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Heartstone Heavy LLC Kechi, KS | - | 4563334 | 1 | 0.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Sos Towing Incorporated Kechi, KS | MC1782133 | 4503907 | 1 | 0.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Innovative Concrete Concepts Kechi, KS | - | 2483283 | 1 | 12.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Kechi trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Kechi, Kansas?
Kechi, KS has 12 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 12 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Kechi?
The average fleet size among Kechi carriers is 15.2 power units. Approximately 8 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Kechi carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Kechi-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Kechi trucking company?
Use Truck Graph's DOT Lookup tool to instantly verify any carrier's authority status, insurance coverage, and safety record. You can also check the FMCSA SAFER System directly at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of trucking companies operate in Kechi?
Kechi's carrier population includes other operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.
Is Truck Graph data reliable?
Truck Graph compiles data from FMCSA authority records, insurance filings, inspection histories, and crash reports. Data refreshes continuously from verified federal sources. All 12 Kechi carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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