JOHN KHIEL III LOGGING & CHIPPING INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: JOHN KHIEL & SONS
USDOT
396524
MC Number
944272
Fleet Size
53
Total Drivers
26
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 16, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
JOHN KHIEL III LOGGING & CHIPPING INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in DENMARK, Maine, operating 53 power units with 26 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 16 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Maine is 9.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 22.4% across 14,154 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
16
Total
67%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Acadia Insurance Company — eff. Dec 9, 2015
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is JOHN KHIEL III LOGGING & CHIPPING INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for JOHN KHIEL III LOGGING & CHIPPING INC (USDOT #396524) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is JOHN KHIEL III LOGGING & CHIPPING INC's safety record?
JOHN KHIEL III LOGGING & CHIPPING INC has 16 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does JOHN KHIEL III LOGGING & CHIPPING INC operate?
JOHN KHIEL III LOGGING & CHIPPING INC operates 53 power units with 26 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does JOHN KHIEL III LOGGING & CHIPPING INC transport hazardous materials?
No. JOHN KHIEL III LOGGING & CHIPPING INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is JOHN KHIEL III LOGGING & CHIPPING INC located?
JOHN KHIEL III LOGGING & CHIPPING INC is based in DENMARK, Maine at 65 BULL RING ROAD, 04022. Phone: (207) 452-2157.
What are JOHN KHIEL III LOGGING & CHIPPING INC's out-of-service rates?
JOHN KHIEL III LOGGING & CHIPPING INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.