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85/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Killen Contractors INC
DOT 970287 · Brandon, MS
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✗No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Killen Contractors INC (DOT 970287) is a Mississippi-based interstate carrier headquartered in Brandon, MS. As of June 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: substance or alcohol violation on driver record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Killen Contractors INC
DOT Number970287
MC Number—
Street167 GULDE RD
City / StateBrandon, MS 39042
Phone6018546522
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age24 yr 10 mo
MCS-150 filed01/13/2026
Company officerWilliam R Vaughan Iv
Power units47
Total drivers42
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Substance or alcohol violation on driver record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 50.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
47
Fleet
Drivers
42
Total
Inspections
2
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
50.0%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
24 yr 10 mo
Since 2001
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
2 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
2 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Driver Fitness
2 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
2 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Vehicle Maintenance
1 insp (50%)· 1 viol
Inspection History
2 total · OOS rate 50.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
7/21/2024ALII11OOS
2/17/2025MSIII00Pass
Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—FL00Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
167 GULDE RD, Brandon, MS, 39042 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJul 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 Killen Contractors INC authorized to operate?

Killen Contractors INC'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 Killen Contractors INC's safety record?

Killen Contractors INC has 2 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 50.0%. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Killen Contractors INC operate?

Killen Contractors INC operates 47 power units with approximately 42 drivers.

Is Killen Contractors INC insured?

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

Has Killen Contractors INC had any risk indicators?

Killen Contractors INC has a risk score of 85/100 (Critical) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Killen Contractors INC?

Killen Contractors INC's DOT number is 970287. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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