HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/271225-deffenbaugh-industries-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:15 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES INC
Doing business as DEFFENBAUGH DISPOSAL SERVICE INC
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.
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (815) 531-2973, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC292907.
- 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
7 of 45 · Kansas avg 17.5%
0 of 78 · Kansas avg 4.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | MO | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | KS | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | MO | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | MO | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 6, 2026 | MO | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Aug 3, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | MO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 24, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 3, 2026 | MO | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jun 19, 2026 | MO | 1 | 1 | 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 Kansas average covers 19,627 vehicle and 32,341 driver inspections of all Kansas-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
29 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 35 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 | Kansas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 10 | 89.7% | 73.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 10.3% | 11.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 3 | 3 |
| Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393134BCRHLC | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D1B | 2 | 0 |
| Rear Impact Guards - All other CMV's manufactured after December 31 1952 inadequate or missing Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39386B1RIG | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative Brake Lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BRKLAMP | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1TAOCV | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Kansas column is the mix across all Kansas-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Kansas City, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Shawnee, KS | 0 | 4 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Shawnee, KS | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Independence, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Blue Springs, MO | 0 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Kansas City, MO | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Lees Summit, MO | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Kansas City, KS | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Overland Park, KS | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Shawnee, KS | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 271225 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC292907 |
| Legal name | DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES INC |
| DBA name | DEFFENBAUGH DISPOSAL SERVICE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 315 |
| Drivers | 244 |
| Annual mileage | 6,320,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 29, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 11, 1986 · 40 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Garbage/Refuse
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 DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES INC
What does DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES INC (MC292907), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES INC is old or missing?
No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 271225. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (815) 531-2973, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC292907, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (815) 531-2973
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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| L&K GROUP HOLDINGS LLC Carrier · DBA L&K SERVICES |
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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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