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Carrier profile · USDOT 468712 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Gary L Kessler

DBA Steel Valley Tank & Welding · Brilliant, OH · Interstate carrier · Since 1992
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightDrive/Tow AwayEmpty Tankers
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (740) 598-4994
2
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
68K
Annual miles
34 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
General FreightDrive/Tow AwayEmpty Tankers
Annual mileage
68,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
468712
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Gary L Kessler
DBA
Steel Valley Tank & Welding
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 22, 1992
Last MCS-150
Nov 14, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Gary L Kessler's USDOT number?

Gary L Kessler's USDOT number is 468712.

Is Gary L Kessler authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Gary L Kessler's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Gary L Kessler's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Nov 14, 2024.

Where is Gary L Kessler located?

Gary L Kessler is located at 24 County Rd 7 E, Brilliant, OH, 43913. Phone: (740) 598-4994.

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