KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC

DBA: BLUE SEAL FEEDS

USDOT 18120 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: JIMMY KENT Company officer 2: JEFF MANNING Grain / Feed / Hay Based in MUSCATINE, IA Grade A · 85
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 34 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JIMMY KENT
Company officer 2: JEFF MANNING
Cargo: Grain / Feed / Hay
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC (USDOT 18120)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): JIMMY KENT (Company officer); JEFF MANNING (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 34 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/18120/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 6.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=44383 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 18120
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JIMMY KENT
Company officer 2 JEFF MANNING
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Grain / Feed / Hay
Fleet size 23 units
Drivers 17
Annual mileage 127,386 mi
Contact & address
Physical
2905 HWY 61 N
MUSCATINE, IA 52761
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 18120
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 127,386 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 6.7% vs 6.7% +0.0 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.56 vs 1.80 -1.24
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 14 0 0
Trailers 11 0 0
Trucks 9 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 34 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 1 0 1
Crash reports 0 1 0 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 28 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 16 16 0
OOS inspections 1 0 0
OOS percentage 6.25% 0%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
23
Drivers
17
Inspections
28
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
6.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
34 all-time
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC is a corporation based in MUSCATINE, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 18120. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 23 power units and 17 drivers, with 28 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 6.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 23 power units and 17 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Muscatine, IA. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.6% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 80% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NH (7) and NY (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

5.6% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (54.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLIRP (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 17 drivers; Kenworth, Freightliner, and International are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 44,383 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
6.7%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 44,383 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +6.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 44,383 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -14.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
New Hampshire (NH) 7 1 14.3% Jun 6, 2025
Maine (ME) 2 0 0.0% Sep 11, 2025
New York (NY) 2 0 0.0% Feb 24, 2026
South Dakota (SD) 2 0 0.0% Mar 26, 2026
Vermont (VT) 2 0 0.0% Dec 16, 2025
Iowa (IA) 1 0 0.0% Dec 4, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 5
Freightliner 5
Kenworth 5
Ford 4
Hino 2
Mack 1
Mana 1
Peterbilt 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 0.47 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 0.30 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (28 rows) View all 28 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87405739 Mar 26, 2026 SD 3 WORTHING SD
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87187195 Feb 24, 2026 NY 3 FISHKILL NY
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87379823 Dec 16, 2025 VT 3 VT
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85935738 Oct 2, 2025 SD 3 CANTON SD
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85777043 Sep 11, 2025 ME 2 me-old-town---scales-sb
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84900745 Jun 6, 2025 NH 3 WINDHAM
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84271503 Mar 28, 2025 NH 2 MARLBORO
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLIFTA No
84214488 Mar 21, 2025 VT 3 HARDWICK
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLL No
83786865 Feb 4, 2025 NH 3 CANTERBURY
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83514188 Dec 31, 2024 ME 3 BEDDINGTON
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83316913 Dec 4, 2024 IA 3
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83261471 Nov 26, 2024 NH 3 ROCHESTER
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83241545 Nov 22, 2024 NH 2 MARLBORO
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
3 383.23A2-LCDLN, 383.71H, 390.21TC Yes
83203574 Nov 19, 2024 NH 2 SANBORNTON
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83103466 Nov 6, 2024 NH 3 ALTON
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2-SLLTL, 392.16-D No
82276634 Jul 31, 2024 NY 3 ny-valcour-(nb)
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81538878 May 1, 2024 NY 2 PERU NY
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.9(a), 390.21T(b)(1) No
81431827 Apr 22, 2024 NY 3 ny-newburgh-(exit-17)
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80835157 Feb 9, 2024 NH 3 HOOKSETT INSPECTION PULLOFF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80319967 Dec 5, 2023 NH 3 CANTERBURY
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80308749 Nov 29, 2023 NY 2 ny-nichols-(wb)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.45(b)(2) Yes
80138086 Nov 3, 2023 SD 1 MIDWAY SD
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLSIV No
79767263 Sep 26, 2023 NH 3 WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUND
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
0 No
79234096 Jul 24, 2023 IA 3
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
78931341 Jun 13, 2023 NY 2 ny-wawayanda-(eb)
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
Recent Crashes (34 rows) View all 34 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IA2501511225 Nov 5, 2025 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2301349037 Feb 17, 2023 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2201331994 Nov 17, 2022 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CT1400431131 Jul 11, 2014 CT 0 0 Yes No Tow
MEC00-026371 Apr 15, 2011 ME 0 1 Yes No Injury
NH-000042110 Jan 5, 2010 NH 0 0 Yes No Tow
NYSP05964220 Aug 4, 2009 NY 0 0 Yes No Tow
NYSP05064730 Jan 19, 2009 NY 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1001371201 Jan 5, 2009 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VT000000002F Jan 2, 2007 VT 1 0 Yes No Fatal
OK0100862458 Dec 27, 2006 OK 0 1 Yes No Injury
NY3189121000 Jul 1, 2006 NY 0 1 Yes No Injury
NY3172854900 Feb 6, 2006 NY 0 1 Yes No Injury
VT0000017898 Oct 7, 2005 VT 0 2 Yes No Injury
NY3158465900 Sep 16, 2005 NY 0 1 Yes No Injury
MEC00-049323 Jul 20, 2005 ME 0 1 Yes No Injury
NY3084313100 Apr 2, 2004 NY 0 1 No No Injury
NY0013446570 Sep 4, 2001 NY 0 0 Yes No Tow
NY0013170600 Jun 11, 2001 NY 0 1 Yes No Injury
ME2001154250 May 10, 2001 ME 0 1 No No Injury
ME2000000110 Jan 3, 2000 ME 0 0 Yes No Tow
NY991011140A Mar 17, 1999 NY 0 0 Yes No Tow
NH0002266-99 Jan 28, 1999 NH 0 1 Yes No Injury
ME1999008410 Jan 6, 1999 ME 0 1 Yes No Injury
VT0000004475 May 13, 1998 VT 0 1 Yes No Injury
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 3 1
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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Frequently asked questions about KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC

Is KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 18120 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC's safety rating?
KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC had?
28 roadside inspections are on file for KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC's out-of-service rate?
KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC's peak out-of-service rate is 6.7% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC based?
KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2905 HWY 61 N, MUSCATINE, Iowa 52761. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC have valid operating authority?
KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC operate?
KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC self-reports 23 power units and 17 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC had any crashes?
34 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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