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KAR-A-VAN TRANSFER INC

DOT 486108
MC 724536
Entity Carrier
244 HARBOR VIEW, SELDOVIA, AK 99663-0004 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
486108
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Overview

KAR-A-VAN TRANSFER INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Dec 2025, based in Seldovia, Alaska. It operates a fleet of 10 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed and Auto Carrier.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
5.555555555555555%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
12.5%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedDec 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✓ On file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 10
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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27 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

20
Inspections, 24 mo
8
Violations, 24 mo
2
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-04-30
392.2WG — State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations (Unit D)
2025-12-11
396.3A1-BALR — Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-12-11
393.13C2-CSLRR — Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 1993 (Unit 2)
2025-10-02
392.2WG — State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations (Unit D)
2025-10-02
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2025-08-22
391.11B5-LNCDLNVL — License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction (Unit D)Out of Service
2025-07-30
392.2WG — State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations (Unit D)
2025-02-26
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units10
Drivers14
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-724536

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is KAR-A-VAN TRANSFER INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 486108 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does KAR-A-VAN TRANSFER INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is KAR-A-VAN TRANSFER INC's safety rating?
KAR-A-VAN TRANSFER INC does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 5.555555555555555% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does KAR-A-VAN TRANSFER INC operate?
It runs 10 power units with 14 drivers on file.

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244 HARBOR VIEW
SELDOVIA, AK 99663-0004
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