Freight Carrier · Merrill, IA
KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC
29792 280TH ST · Merrill, IA 51038
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(721) 251-5615
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- MC #475426
- USDOT #1190564 USDOT Active
- 21Power Units
- 21Drivers
- CarrierEntity 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 08/12/2026 · last updated Sep 1, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 08/12/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 1,847,969 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Livestock
- Refrigerated Food
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 14 states over the past 24 months: IA (18), NE (4), WI (4), IN (3), IL (3), KY (2), SC (2), TX (1), CA (1), TN (1), KS (1), MO (1), +2 more. Home base: Merrill, Iowa.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 1Injury
- 4Tow
- 5Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
4.76
12
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.22
4
Vehicle Maintenance
2.5
3
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.3
3
Inspection Summary
- 43Total
- 24Clean
- 19With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 17 unique codes
Critical 8
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL
- 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 396.3(a)(1)Hub smoking
Vehicle Maintenance 4
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
Unsafe Driving 3
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
Hours of Service 1
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
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 required
Locations
Physical Address
KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC29792 280TH ST
MERRILL, IA 51038
Mailing Address
Same as physical.