Michael H Kuester
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No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.
How we scored it · 5 factors
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- Total inspections
- 0
- Driver inspections
- 0
- Vehicle inspections
- 0
- People injured
- 1
- Fatalities
- 0
- FMCSA rating
- Not rated
Enforcement
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Equipment
Operations & cargo
Identity & federal record
FMCSA census · MCS-150- USDOT
- 3231002
- MC / docket
- None
- Legal name
- Michael H Kuester
- DBA
- Water Transport LLC
- Entity type
- Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- First registered
- Jan 10, 2019
- Last MCS-150
- Sep 29, 2026
- Safety rating
- Not rated
- Drivers (CDL)
- 12 (12)
- Hazmat
- No
- Business type
- —
Fraud & network signals
For review, not a verdict.
- Water Transport LLC · USDOT 616273 · Hopedale, OH
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Frequently asked
What is Michael H Kuester's USDOT number?
Michael H Kuester's USDOT number is 3231002.
Is Michael H Kuester authorized to operate?
It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.
What is Michael H Kuester's safety record?
Over the last 24 months: 0 roadside inspections, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.
How big is Michael H Kuester's fleet?
25 power units and 12 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 29, 2026.
Where is Michael H Kuester located?
Michael H Kuester is located at 100 Sammi Dr, Hopedale, OH, 43976-7713. Phone: (740) 264-9999.
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