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WES KOCHEL INC

DOT 921028MC 398518ActiveInterstatePIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYMONEE, IL

COMPANY

Authority since
2017-01-03
MCS-150
2026-05-08 · 431,635 mi (2025)
Fleet
38 units · 15 trailers · 15 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
431,635 mi (2025)
Owner origin
Western-northern-european
Origin candidates
French 28%

ADDRESS

Physical
25800 S SUNSET DR
MONEE, IL 60449
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
7085348477
Email
kochelstowing@sbcglobal.net

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
LARRY A KOCHEL
Title
PRESIDENT
Origin
Western-northern-european

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Towing & Recovery / Driveaway
Cargo types
3
General FreightMotor VehiclesDriveaway / Towaway
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
118 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
0 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
33.3%
1 / 3 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
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Minimal Risk

0 risk factors · 3 strengths · 5 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
10 crashes · 1 fatal · 4 with injuries · 9 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
67% — 2 clean of 3 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
33.3% — driver OOS 0, vehicle OOS 1

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
13 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-05-08

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000

SUMMARY

No crashes in the last 24 months
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

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