HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3933677-kunkel-enterprises-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 00:21 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
KUNKEL ENTERPRISES 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 not authorized (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) 540-6288, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1458753.
- 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
3 of 11 · Iowa avg 22.1%
1 of 23 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | NE | 3 | 3 | No |
| Jun 26, 2026 | IA | 2 | 8 | No |
| May 22, 2026 | NE | 2 | 2 | No |
| May 13, 2026 | ND | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 29, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 8, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 18, 2026 | NE | 2 | 7 | No |
| Jan 26, 2026 | NE | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Dec 30, 2025 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 2, 2025 | NE | 2 | 2 | No |
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
29 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 68 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 | 21 | 3 | 72.4% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | 24.1% | 23.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 3.4% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 3 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 2 | 0 |
| License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5LNCDLNVE | 1 | 1 |
| Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205CWR | 1 | 1 |
| Failure to obey traffic control device Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922C | 1 | 0 |
| Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922INAT | 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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Not Reported, CO | 0 | 1 |
| May 13, 2026 | Dwight, ND | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3933677 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1458753 |
| Legal name | KUNKEL ENTERPRISES LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 8 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 75,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 11, 2022 · 4 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 12, 2025 |
Cargo carried
LivestockMeatRefrigerated FoodOtherLivestock
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 KUNKEL ENTERPRISES LLC
What does KUNKEL ENTERPRISES LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for KUNKEL ENTERPRISES LLC (MC1458753), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about KUNKEL ENTERPRISES 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. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking KUNKEL ENTERPRISES LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3933677. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (712) 540-6288, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1458753, 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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