HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4494471-m-k-dust-control-and-landscape-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:53 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
M & K DUST CONTROL AND LANDSCAPE LLC
Doing business as M & K DUST CONTROL
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.
- Phone number also used by an older company with inactive authorityM K DUST CONTROL INC (USDOT 565506). A new registration that shares contact details with an inactive company can be a legitimate successor, or a carrier re-registering under a new name.
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, (319) 895-8209, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1777150.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1777150 | Primary | Western National Mutual Insurance Policy 0001450959 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 2 · Iowa avg 22.1%
0 of 4 · Iowa avg 3.1%
4 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | IA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Mar 21, 2026 | IA | 2 | 4 | No |
| Feb 21, 2026 | IA | 3 | 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
3 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 7 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 | 3 | 1 | 100.0% | 60.1% |
3 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 1 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 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 | 4494471 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1777150 |
| Legal name | M & K DUST CONTROL AND LANDSCAPE LLC |
| DBA name | M & K DUST CONTROL |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 13 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 13, 2025 · 11 months ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 15, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstructionOtherOther
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about M & K DUST CONTROL AND LANDSCAPE LLC
What does M & K DUST CONTROL AND LANDSCAPE LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1777150: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about M & K DUST CONTROL AND LANDSCAPE LLC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. 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 M & K DUST CONTROL AND LANDSCAPE LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4494471. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (319) 895-8209, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1777150, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (319) 895-8209
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M K DUST CONTROL INC High risk Carrier |
Mount Vernon, IA | 565506 | MC443840 | 12 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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