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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Ralston Automotive
DOT 498330 · Ralston, NE
Report generated: June 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Ralston Automotive (DOT 498330) is a Nebraska-based interstate carrier headquartered in Ralston, NE. As of June 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Keith Kettelhut
Operating as: Ralston Automotive
DOT Number498330
MC Number—
Street7636 MAIN ST
City / StateRalston, NE 68127
Phone4033391029
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age33 yr 8 mo
MCS-150 filed12/08/2025
Company officerKeith Kettelhut
Power units5
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
5
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
33 yr 8 mo
Since 1992
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
1 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
1 insp (100%)
Inspection History
1 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
1/26/2025SDIII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
7636 MAIN ST, Ralston, NE, 68127 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedSep 1992
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 Keith Kettelhut authorized to operate?

Keith Kettelhut'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 Keith Kettelhut's safety record?

Keith Kettelhut has 1 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Keith Kettelhut operate?

Keith Kettelhut operates 5 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Keith Kettelhut insured?

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

Has Keith Kettelhut had any risk indicators?

Keith Kettelhut has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Keith Kettelhut?

Keith Kettelhut's DOT number is 498330. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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