C & K TRANSFER LLC

USDOT 206 • 127 EAST ST S, GRINNELL, IA, 50112

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
206
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Partnership
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6412363418
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
MCS-150 Mileage
880,000
Physical Address
127 EAST ST S, GRINNELL, IA, 50112
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Nov 10, 2005
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-540568ACTIVEUnknownJun 6, 2016

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP40622LON FILENov 10, 2005Jun 3, 2016

Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP40622LNAME CHANGEDNov 10, 2005Jul 11, 2016

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP40622LBIPD/PrimaryJul 11, 2016Jul 11, 2016
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP40622LBIPD/PrimaryJun 3, 2016Jun 3, 2016

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC540568CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 6, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 6, 2016
MC540568MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDNov 18, 2005Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
87%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
36
Violations
65
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
5.6%
Driver OOS %
8.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
3
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
2
May
2
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 36 of 36 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

10 states36 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (65 violations from 36 inspections)

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Violation Summary (65 violations from 36 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit805Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)40Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)22Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2FCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2LCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.80AUsing a hand-held mobile telephone107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.71(h)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 required10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.11(b)(4)No valid medical certificate117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i)395.3(a)(3)(i)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
5.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
-17.8 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
8.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+1.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.81vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (36 inspections)

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Inspection History (36 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 27, 202687453187HIGHWAY 218SBIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3392.16, 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2RGNo
Jan 16, 202686854044HWY 69 SBIALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS2, 393.9HNo
Jan 6, 202686738253RoadsideIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS2, 392.2FCNo
Dec 9, 202586518995WAVERLY EAST BOUNDNELevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 3, 20258647927939 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER6395.8, 393.9H, 392.2No
Nov 13, 20258632106401 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVILIALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.8, 396.5BNo
Nov 12, 20258631347101 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVILIALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Sep 26, 202585907198RoadsideIALevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Jun 30, 20258510188110 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Jun 16, 202584975271RoadsideIALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
May 11, 202584642218RoadsideIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLS3, 392.2LC, 392.80ANo
May 8, 20258462700301 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVILIALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Apr 28, 202584511646STEELE MOMOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.95A4-EEUSYes
Mar 31, 202584283089LIBERAL M.C.I.S. #37AKSLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 26, 202584257242RoadsideIALevel 3CUSM SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Mar 17, 202584157132RoadsideIALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Feb 25, 202583971633HWY 69 NB/320TH STIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS2, 392.16No
Nov 15, 20248316751701 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVILIALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER4392.2-SLLEWA1, 396.5B, 393.11No
Sep 27, 202482805146HWY 20 EBIALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER4392.82, 383.71(h), 391.41(a)(1)Yes
Jul 31, 202482284135GEORGETOWN GAGALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jul 31, 202482287488RoadsideIALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jul 9, 202482114140HAZEL GREEN WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9(a)No
May 8, 202481567856HWY 218 OLDSIALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 9, 202481319989SEDGWICK COUNTY - 173KSLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 395.8(e)(1)Yes
Feb 13, 202480839213WAVERLY EAST BOUNDNELevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 5, 20238032299301 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVILIALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Dec 3, 202380300843I-74ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3395.22(g), 395.30(b)(1), 392.2No
Oct 31, 202380046582ELK POINT SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 30, 202380082010WB I-80 129MM JOHNSTONIALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 31, 202379319203RoadsideNDLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jun 22, 202378969445RoadsideIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jun 20, 202378969463RoadsideIALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jun 6, 20237882987539 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2No
May 11, 202378609524RED RIVER WEIGH STATIONMNLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER6395.8(e)(1), 395.3(a)(3)(i), 393.75(a)(3)Yes
May 2, 20237851887610 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 1, 2020sms-78277413US HWY 52 DECORAHIALevel 31Details unavailableNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

23 total · 8.7% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Apr 14, 2025IATOW00US 59 N...JP9531C & K TRANSFER LLC
Apr 13, 2021ILINJURY01OFALLONI-64...JN8107C & K TRANSFER LLC
Feb 17, 2019ILTOW00
Dec 10, 2012IAINJURY01
Jul 15, 2012IAINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Apr 14, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 13, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 17, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 11, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 6, 2016
Authority
Jun 3, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 10, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 15, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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