KULOW TRUCK LINE INC
USDOT 364229 • 4325 ADDISON AVENUE, RICEVILLE, IA, 50466
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-210570 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA-624705 | ON FILE | Oct 15, 1990 | Oct 15, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA-624705 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2002 | Oct 15, 2002 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC210570 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 20, 1990 | — | 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
13 states • 18 inspections
Violation Summary (10 violations from 18 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (18 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | New Lenox Twp | I-80 W/B | ...767202 | KULOW TRUCK LINE INC |
| Jun 17, 2021 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FARGO | 36TH ST N | ...274512 | KULOW TRUCK LINE INC |
| Mar 24, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BAYTOWN | 3300 330 | ...741566 | KULOW TRUCK LINE INC |
| Aug 10, 2012 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2010 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2006 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2004 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records