Freight Carrier/broker · Knoxville, IA

M SHINN TRUCKING INC

2214 EAST MAIN STREET · Knoxville, IA 50138

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #987732
  • USDOT #2247584 USDOT Active
  • 34
    Power Units
  • 28
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

M SHINN TRUCKING INC is a Knoxville, IA freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 34 truck(s) in their fleet and 28 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-987732 and their USDOT number is 2247584.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/28/2026 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/28/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,630,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Exempt for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Livestock
  • Grain, Feed, Hay

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: IA (14), KS (8), MO (5), AR (2), IL (2), ND (1), IN (1), OK (1), SD (1), NC (1), AL (1). Home base: Knoxville, Iowa.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 7 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 18.8% 23.4% Driver 7% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.48 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.76 4 Vehicle Maintenance 4.42 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0.19 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.01 1

Inspection Summary

  • 37
    Total
  • 20
    Clean
  • 17
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 23 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 392.4A-UIDriver on duty and under the influence of, or using a narcotic drug / amphetamine, which renders the driver incapable of safe operation1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 392.9(a)Failing to secure load1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 9

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters1× SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Driver Fitness 1

  • 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
M SHINN TRUCKING INC
2214 EAST MAIN STREET
KNOXVILLE, IA 50138
Mailing Address
M SHINN TRUCKING INC
PO BOX 346
PELLA, IA 50219

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