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Carrier profile · USDOT 1190564 · MC-475426 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Kounkel Trucking Inc
21 power unitsavg 7.5 yrMulti-region · 13 statesMERRILL, IA72/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-475426 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
21Power units
20 observed · MCS-150
23Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.5Avg age (yr)
2001–2026 · vPIC
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vehicle out-of-service rate above average28.6% vs the 22.26% national average.Reincarnated carrier — prior authority revokedFMCSA links this carrier to a previously revoked operating authority — the classic chameleon-carrier pattern. Verify it is not evading an enforcement history.Multiple injury crashes7 crashes involving injuries are on record.
USDOT registration2222 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo28.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
5 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.5 yr
Model years 2001–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityFlagged
22 yr unchanged
Linked to a previously revoked authority — verify before tendering.
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Verification summary
KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC (USDOT 1190564) has a Vektor safety score of 72/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. effective Jan 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 28.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 45 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 45 driver-level — across 13 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 21 power units and 21 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 30, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 25, 2012 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?
KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 1190564, and its motor carrier number is MC-475426.
Is KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC's safety record?
KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC has a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 65 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 72/100 (tier: review).
How big is KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC's fleet?
KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC operates 21 power units and 21 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC based?
KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC is based in MERRILL, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 13 states.
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