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Freight Carrier · Abilene, KS

KARL TRUCKING LLC

Name: KARL TRUCKING LLC
Address: 1564 2500 AVENUE, ABILENE, KS, 67410, US
Telephone: (785) 479-0978

1564 2500 AVENUE · Abilene, KS 67410

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #361122
USDOT #811963 USDOT Active

8
Power Units
8
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

KARL TRUCKING LLC is a Abilene, KS freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Kansas. This company has 8 truck(s) in their fleet and 8 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-361122 and their USDOT number is 811963.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/05/2026 · last updated Oct 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/05/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 944,248 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Machinery, Large Objects
Grain, Feed, Hay
Utilities
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: KS (3), OK (2), NM (2), KY (2), AL (1), IA (1), CO (1), MI (1), NE (1). Home base: Abilene, Kansas.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.91 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 3.34 3 Vehicle Maintenance 3.08 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

14
Total
6
Clean
8
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 16 unique codes

Critical 5

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× OOS×1 SW 7
396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4

Hours of Service 5

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.1× SW 1
395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 6

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

KARL TRUCKING LLC
1564 2500 AVENUE
ABILENE, KS 67410

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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