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KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC
29792 280TH ST, MERRILL, IA, 51038
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Due-diligence certificate
21
Power Units
21
Drivers
4
Crashes (24-Month)
$750,000
Insurance
Satisfactory
Safety Rating
53
Inspections
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Public record
9 events tracked · latest Sep 8, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓Identity & ownership 1
- Aug 15, 2026Phone number changed.
Safety & compliance 7
- Jul 6, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Jun 24, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Jun 1, 2026Crash reported (no fatalities).
- May 14, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- May 7, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Jan 1, 2026Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Apr 30, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
Insurance 1
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($750,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.
Company Information
Legal NameKOUNKEL TRUCKING INC
DOT Number1190564
MC Number475426
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationMerrill, Iowa
Added12/02/2003
MCS-15008/12/2026
Contact Details
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Physical Address29792 280TH ST, MERRILL, IA, 51038
Mailing Address29792 280TH ST, MERRILL, IA, 51038
Other Companies at This Address
Address29792 280TH ST, MERRILL, IA 51038
1
Others here
2
Distinct phones
2
Active
| Company | DOT | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| C&D FARMS | 4116984 | Sign in | Active |
| KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC this company | 1190564 | Sign in | Active |
Note: sharing an address is legal and common (registered agents, virtual offices, business centers). A shared address never reduces the Trust Score.
Operating Authorities
Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC475426
CommonNot Active
ContractActive
BrokerNot Active
Operating22 years
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
SMS BASIC Scores
FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure 5.6 · 15 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .21 · 4 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure .28 · 3 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 3 · 3 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.
Mileage
Annual Mileage1,880,856 miles
Mileage Year2023
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
21
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
21
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Safety Summary
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Total Crashes (24-mo)4
Fatal0
Driver OOS6.7% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS25.0% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review03/18/2020
Insurance
Amount$750,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 07/13/2026
CompanyUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Policy #133-7760081
Last checked09/08/2026
Quick Facts
StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet21 units
Drivers21
Mileage1,880,856 mi
Operating22 years
MCS-15008/2026
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)4
Fatal0
Injury1
Tow-Away3
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total45
Out of Service3
OOS Rate6.7%
National Avg5.5%
Above National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total8
Out of Service2
OOS Rate25.0%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 03/18/2020 | Rated: 09/25/2012
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Inspections · red = OOS
2023
9 · 0 OOS -
2024
19 · 1 OOS ▲
2025
25 · 3 OOS ▲
2026
10 · 0 OOS ▼
Crashes
2023
0 crashes -
2024
2 crashes ▲
2025
1 crash ▼
2026
2 crashes ▲
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Jul 2026, 42 inspections, 4 resulted in out-of-service (9.5% OOS rate).
Driver Out-of-Service
4 OOS
Vehicle Out-of-Service
2 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.
Crash Records (5)
Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2026 | DELAFIELD | MN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 01/01/2026 | No city county crash | IA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 04/30/2025 | SPENCER | IA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 12/12/2024 | BLOOMINGTON | MN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 11/30/2024 | I070 | KS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Fog/Smog | Water | Daylight |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
72 roadside violations across 42 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
ViolationsOut-of-service
Unsafe Driving
49 violations · 0 OOS
Vehicle Maintenance
10 violations · 2 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance
6 violations · 2 OOS
Driver Fitness
3 violations · 2 OOS
Other (General)
4 violations · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.
Inspection Records (63)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2026 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | IA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/24/2026 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | DAKOTA CITY NE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/14/2026 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | LAFAYETTE IN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/07/2026 | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | CA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/29/2026 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | BOURBON IN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/05/2026 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | 14 - I29 NB MM 12 PERCIVAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/20/2026 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | FREMONT SCALE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/18/2026 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 9 EB & HWY 4 - ESTHERVILLE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/06/2026 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | HWY 71 /20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/08/2026 | WI | Driver-Only (Level III) | ROBERTS WI | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/15/2025 | WI | Driver-Only (Level III) | ROBERTS WI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/05/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | 28 - I80 EB MM 44 AVOCA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/20/2025 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON STATE HWY 110, 1326 FEET NO | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/06/2025 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | FREMONT SCALE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/29/2025 | WI | Walk-Around (Level II) | HUDSON WI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/24/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I35 SB MM121 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/10/2025 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/07/2025 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | WARSAW IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/18/2025 | TN | Driver-Only (Level III) | MANCHESTER TN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/12/2025 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-74 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/22/2025 | KS | Driver-Only (Level III) | WABAUNSEE EAST M.C.I.S. #22E | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/19/2025 | MO | Driver-Only (Level III) | MAYVIEW MO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/25/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 20 WB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/18/2025 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | KUTTAWA | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/10/2025 | WI | Driver-Only (Level III) | ROBERTS WI | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/09/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I35SB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/03/2025 | IA | Full (Level I) | 37 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIX | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/03/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 20 EB MM 117 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/18/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-35 SB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/18/2025 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | LOUISVILLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/10/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/28/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 18 EB | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/11/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | SB I380 / COUNTY HOME RD | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/27/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I35 SB | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/02/2025 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | WILMOT SD | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/23/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 20 EB MM 117 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/23/2024 | SC | Driver-Only (Level III) | LEXINGTON SC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/02/2024 | SC | Driver-Only (Level III) | BOILING SPRINGS SC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/26/2024 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | INTERSTATE 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/24/2024 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | I80 EB MM 103 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/27/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | WORTHINGTON MN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/16/2024 | WI | Walk-Around (Level II) | HUDSON WI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/07/2024 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | ALEXANDRIA SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/31/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 3 EB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/26/2024 | WI | Walk-Around (Level II) | WATERTOWN WI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/23/2024 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/20/2024 | TN | Driver-Only (Level III) | COFFEE COUNTY SCALES WB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/24/2024 | NM | Driver-Only (Level III) | TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/04/2024 | MO | Walk-Around (Level II) | STEELE MO | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/30/2024 | TN | Driver-Only (Level III) | BULLS GAP TN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/27/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-35 SB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/30/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 169 SB/230TH ST | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/29/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 20 WB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/05/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | E16 AND BIRCH | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/11/2023 | WI | Walk-Around (Level II) | TREMPEALEAU WI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/02/2023 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-35 NB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/08/2023 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 163 EB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/21/2023 | MS | Walk-Around (Level II) | KEWANEE WB SCALES | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/06/2023 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON US HWY 81, 1131 FEET SOUTH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/05/2023 | US | Full (Level I) | CARNEYS POINT TOWNSHIPNJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/03/2023 | OK | Walk-Around (Level II) | LOVE PORT ENTRY | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/29/2023 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | US 281 SOUTHBOUND FALFURRIAS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/18/2023 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Detailed Inspection Report
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Total Inspections45
Unsafe Driving
15 viols
HOS Compliance
4 viols
Driver Fitness
3 viols
Vehicle Maintenance
3 viols
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP17998A | $1,000,000 | 12/18/2003 | 03/08/2007 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP17998A | $1,000,000 | 12/18/2003 | 03/19/2007 | Name Changed |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM026636-01 | $750,000 | 09/12/2018 | 01/01/2019 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM026636-01 | $750,000 | 04/30/2018 | 09/12/2018 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM026636-01 | $750,000 | 04/30/2018 | 09/24/2018 | Name Changed |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP17998A | $1,000,000 | 03/08/2007 | 01/01/2018 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA3091616 | $750,000 | 01/01/2021 | 01/01/2025 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF010465 | $750,000 | 01/01/2020 | 01/01/2021 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF010465 | $750,000 | 01/01/2020 | 01/28/2021 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM026636-02 | $750,000 | 01/01/2019 | 01/01/2020 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM026636-01 | $750,000 | 01/01/2018 | 04/30/2018 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM026636-01 | $750,000 | 01/01/2018 | 05/17/2018 | Cancelled |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC475426 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 12/29/2003 | - | - |
| MC475426 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 12/05/2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 12/27/2019 |
| MC475426 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 12/05/2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 12/28/2018 |
| MC475426 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 12/05/2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 01/02/2018 |
| MC475426 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 08/22/2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/13/2018 |
| MC475426 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/20/2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 05/01/2018 |
| MC475426 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/05/2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 05/16/2022 |
| MC475426 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/14/2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/09/2007 |
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