HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1855895-mj-kunkel-trucking-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 02:46 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MJ KUNKEL TRUCKING LLC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (712) 540-0361, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC750131.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 1 · Iowa avg 22.1%
1 of 1 · Iowa avg 3.1%
Most recent inspection
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2025 | IA | 2 | 17 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Iowa average covers 31,580 vehicle and 64,945 driver inspections of all Iowa-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
14 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 17 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 4 | 78.6% | 60.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 14.3% | 3.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 7.1% | 23.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. Previously Cited on [DATE] Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AFPC | 1 | 1 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-front tread depth less than 2/32 of inch on a major tread groove Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375BOOS | 1 | 1 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 1 | 1 |
| Improper lane change Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922LC | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
| Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3928 | 1 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Iowa column is the mix across all Iowa-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1855895 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC750131 |
| Legal name | MJ KUNKEL TRUCKING LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 10,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 22, 2013) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 18, 2009 · 17 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 10, 2025 |
Cargo carried
LivestockGrain, Feed, HayOtherSludge And Lime From Waste Treatment Plants
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about MJ KUNKEL TRUCKING LLC
What does MJ KUNKEL TRUCKING LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for MJ KUNKEL TRUCKING LLC (MC750131), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about MJ KUNKEL TRUCKING LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking MJ KUNKEL TRUCKING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1855895. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (712) 540-0361, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC750131, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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