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Freight Carrier · Hugoton, KS

MILK RIVER LLC

Name: MILK RIVER LLC
Address: 1525 W 10TH, HUGOTON, KS, 67951-2129, US
Telephone: (620) 544-2901

1525 W 10TH · Hugoton, KS 67951-2129

Authorized: Property

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MC #909456
USDOT #2592357 USDOT Active

42
Power Units
42
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

MILK RIVER LLC is a Hugoton, KS freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Kansas. This company has 42 truck(s) in their fleet and 42 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-909456 and their USDOT number is 2592357.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/30/2026 · last updated May 12, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 01/30/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 4,323,069 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Liquids/Gases
Livestock
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: TX (31), OK (4), LA (3), AR (2), IA (1), KS (1). Home base: Hugoton, Kansas.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 18.8% 23.4% Driver 2.6% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
3
Tow
5
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.3 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 1.96 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.15 1

Inspection Summary

42
Total
25
Clean
17
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 17 unique codes

Critical 6

383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× OOS×2 SW 2
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 7

393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements1× SW 6
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 4

392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

MILK RIVER LLC
1525 W 10TH
HUGOTON, KS 67951-2129

Mailing Address

MILK RIVER LLC
PO BOX 119
HUGOTON, KS 67951-0119

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