DUNLAP & KYLE CO INC
DUNLAP & KYLE CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 39 power units and 30 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Batesville, MS. Across 95 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 3.2% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 1.10% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 5.30% (better, peer 15.8%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DUNLAP & KYLE CO INC (USDOT 86821) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 1.10% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 5.30% (better, peer 15.8%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/86821/ As of: Sep 20, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 1.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 5.3% vs peer median 15.8% (better). n=26638 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 32 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 146 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 95 | 95 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.05% | 2.11% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
DUNLAP & KYLE CO INC had 95 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 3.2%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 2.0.
95 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MS (60) and TN (28).
3.2% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (7.4% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 39 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 30 drivers; Kenworth, Hino, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 26,638 ACTIVE carriers operating 19–59 power units (±50% of this carrier's 39 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (34 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.01 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 1.06 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | — | 2.11 | 2 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (146 rows) View all 146 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88967663 | Sep 11, 2026 | AR | 1 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88881590 | Sep 2, 2026 | MS | 3 | PONTOTOC COUNTY MS |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88824044 | Aug 27, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLDL | No |
| 88786994 | Aug 24, 2026 | TN | 3 | STANTON TN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88762721 | Aug 21, 2026 | MS | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88739176 | Aug 19, 2026 | MS | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.60C, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 88728618 | Aug 18, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88717221 | Aug 17, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88697064 | Aug 12, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88655069 | Aug 10, 2026 | MS | 3 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 88445331 | Jul 16, 2026 | MS | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 88373137 | Jul 8, 2026 | LA | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88248156 | Jun 24, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88218773 | Jun 22, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87988706 | May 27, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87900896 | May 19, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87872244 | May 15, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87656434 | Apr 22, 2026 | TN | 2 | ARLINGTON TN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87518219 | Apr 6, 2026 | TN | 3 | UNION CITY TN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87454530 | Mar 30, 2026 | TN | 3 | STANTON TN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87311158 | Mar 16, 2026 | MS | 3 | PRENTISS COUNTY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87269549 | Mar 10, 2026 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86816479 | Jan 15, 2026 | MS | 3 | MS9 SB @ RUSSELL RD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86684777 | Dec 31, 2025 | MS | 3 | MONROE COUNTY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86549864 | Dec 11, 2025 | TN | 2 | COLLIERVILLE TN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
Recent Crashes (12 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS0052244808 | Sep 11, 2024 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103709686 | Jun 30, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS5401230241 | Jan 20, 2023 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9054220002 | Jun 23, 2022 | MS | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS9047200009 | Aug 24, 2020 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0008623551 | Mar 1, 2018 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS9047170003 | Sep 8, 2017 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0101363323 | Sep 13, 2016 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS4107145938 | Aug 11, 2014 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS5401145265 | Mar 17, 2014 | MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS0000008376 | May 5, 2000 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0092029799 | Jun 8, 1992 | AR | 0 | 0 | No | Yes | — |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| STANTON TN | TN | 14 | 1 |
| I-20 E | MS | 6 | 0 |
| MONROE COUNTY | MS | 6 | 0 |
| PONTOTOC COUNTY | MS | 6 | 0 |
| NESHOBA COUNTY | MS | 4 | 0 |
| BENTON COUNTY | MS | 3 | 0 |
| DE SOTO COUNTY | MS | 3 | 0 |
| GRENADA COUNTY | MS | 3 | 1 |
| PRENTISS COUNTY | MS | 3 | 0 |
| COLLIERVILLE TN | TN | 3 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 387.301(a) | Carrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38 | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 387.303(b)(4) | No copy of certificate of registration | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.25(f) | Stop lamp violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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