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KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC

29792 280TH ST · Merrill, IA 51038

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  • MC #475426
  • USDOT #1190564 USDOT Active
  • 21
    Power Units
  • 21
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC is a Merrill, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 21 truck(s) in their fleet and 21 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-475426 and their USDOT number is 1190564.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/30/2026 · last updated Jul 6, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/30/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,065,378 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Livestock
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: IA (18), WI (6), NE (4), IN (3), IL (3), KY (2), SD (2), SC (2), CA (1), TN (1), KS (1), MO (1), +1 more. Home base: Merrill, Iowa.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.72 15 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.29 4 Vehicle Maintenance 2.76 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.41 3

Inspection Summary

  • 45
    Total
  • 23
    Clean
  • 22
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 17 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Hub smoking1× OOS×1 SW 2

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× SW 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
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1

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
KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC
29792 280TH ST
MERRILL, IA 51038
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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