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Carrier profile · USDOT 1033744 · MC-438283 · Updated 06/13/2026

KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD

19 power unitsavg 8.5 yrRegional · 7 statesBELLEFONTAINE, OH
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-438283 ACTIVE
Verified linksknuckleheadexp.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
19Power units
16 observed · MCS-150
32Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(937) 592-9951Email dispatchKCEDISPATCH@KNUCKLEHEADEXP.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority24 yr active
since 2002
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo42.9%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
3 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

19 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.5 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

24 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2002 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 24-yr authority, 43% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD safe to work with?

Is KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD safe to load? KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD (USDOT 1033744, MC-438283) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in BELLEFONTAINE, OH, operating 19 power units and 18 drivers. Operating authority has been active 24 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 58 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 42.9% (above the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (86/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
KCKNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD 86
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Frequently asked

What is KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD's USDOT number?

KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD's USDOT number is 1033744, and its motor carrier number is MC-438283.

Is KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD's safety record?

KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD has a 42.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 58 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).

How big is KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD's fleet?

KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD operates 19 power units and 18 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD based?

KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD is based in BELLEFONTAINE, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.