KARL TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 811963 • 1564 2500 AVENUE, ABILENE, KS, 67410
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-361122 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 10, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP85410A | ON FILE | Jun 22, 2022 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP98765A | ON FILE | Feb 28, 2002 | Mar 6, 2019 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AE-000532-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2021 | Jun 22, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP98765A | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2018 | Jun 22, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP98765A | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2002 | Feb 27, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP98765A | NAME CHANGED | Jun 11, 2001 | Mar 23, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP98765A | REPLACED | Jun 11, 2001 | Feb 28, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP98765A | NAME CHANGED | Jun 11, 2001 | Mar 23, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP98765A | REPLACED | Jun 11, 2001 | Feb 28, 2002 |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK0000345 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2000 | Jun 11, 2001 |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK0000345 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2000 | Jun 22, 2001 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 350402 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 429948 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 1999 | Oct 1, 1999 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 87LST260906 | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 1999 | Jun 22, 2001 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 87LST260906 | REPLACED | Jun 3, 1999 | Jun 11, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP85410A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AE-000532-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP98765A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2021 | Jun 22, 2021 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP98765A | CARGO | Mar 6, 2019 | Mar 6, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP98765A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2018 | Feb 27, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP98765A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2002 | Mar 23, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP98765A | CARGO | Mar 23, 2002 | Mar 23, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP98765A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2002 | Feb 28, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP98765A | CARGO | Feb 28, 2002 | Feb 28, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK0000345 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2001 | Jun 22, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 87LST260906 | CARGO | Jun 22, 2001 | Jun 22, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK0000345 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2001 | Jun 11, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 87LST260906 | CARGO | Jun 11, 2001 | Jun 11, 2001 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 350402 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 429948 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 1999 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC361122 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 10, 2024 |
| MC361122 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 26, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2022 |
| MC361122 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2005 |
| MC361122 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 29, 1999 | — | 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
15 states • 27 inspections
Violation Summary (37 violations from 27 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 3 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.26B | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TC | 390.21TC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.106(d) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.2K-HMGRMC | HM (General Requirements) - Representing vehicle with Hazardous Materials with none present | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (27 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
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 70 | ...MT2968 | KARL TRUCKING LLC |
| Sep 1, 2022 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | VIAN | I-40 WB | ...GH3795 | KARL TRUCKING LLC |
| Apr 26, 2022 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | GOLDSBY | I-35 | ...571471 | KARL TRUCKING LLC |
| Aug 16, 2021 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(OUACHITA COUNTY) | SH7S | ...FR0546 | KARL TRUCKING LLC |
| Nov 13, 2020 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2016 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 2015 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2002 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records