KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1190564 • 29792 280TH ST, MERRILL, IA, 51038
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-475426 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 30, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM062054-01 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA3091616 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF010465 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF010465 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 28, 2021 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM026636-02 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM026636-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2018 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM026636-01 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 30, 2018 | Sep 24, 2018 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM026636-01 | REPLACED | Apr 30, 2018 | Sep 12, 2018 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM026636-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2018 | May 17, 2018 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM026636-01 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2018 | Apr 30, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP17998A | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2007 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP17998A | NAME CHANGED | Dec 18, 2003 | Mar 19, 2007 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP17998A | REPLACED | Dec 18, 2003 | Mar 8, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM062054-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA3091616 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF010465 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2021 | Jan 28, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF010465 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM026636-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM026636-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM026636-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2018 | Sep 24, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM026636-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2018 | Sep 12, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM026636-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2018 | May 17, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM026636-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2018 | Apr 30, 2018 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP17998A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP17998A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2007 | Mar 19, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP17998A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2007 | Mar 8, 2007 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC475426 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2025 |
| MC475426 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 16, 2022 |
| MC475426 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2019 |
| MC475426 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2018 |
| MC475426 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2018 |
| MC475426 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2018 |
| MC475426 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2018 |
| MC475426 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2007 |
| MC475426 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 29, 2003 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
17 states • 68 inspections
Violation Summary (103 violations from 68 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 24 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2DL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F12 | 395.8F12 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HS | Hub smoking | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (68 inspections)
Showing 50 of 68
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | No city county crash | EAST DONALD ST AND NORTH ELK R | ...664481 | KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 30, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPENCER | US 18 E | ...632765 | KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 12, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLOOMINGTON | 35 | ...387295 | KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 30, 2024 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I070 | ...279196 | KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 7, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 70 | ...484664 | KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 31, 2022 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FARIBAULT | HWY 60 and I-35 | ...963565 | KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 8, 2022 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | STANLEY | STH 029 EB | ...484664 | KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 29, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | VERNON TWP | I 69 | ...445985 | KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 16, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX CITY | US 75 S MM 94 | ...664086 | KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 4, 2020 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2019 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2016 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 25, 2016 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2016 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2015 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 8, 2015 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2014 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 30, 2013 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2012 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 39 events