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Freight Carrier/shipper · Ottawa, KS

BONES TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: BONES TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 2643 KINGMAN ROAD, OTTAWA, KS, 66067, US
Telephone: (785) 242-3660

2643 KINGMAN ROAD · Ottawa, KS 66067

Authorized: Property

(785) 242-3660 Tap to call

MC #172829
USDOT #247861 USDOT Active

19
Power Units
22
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

BONES TRANSPORTATION INC is a Ottawa, KS freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for property in the state of Kansas. This company has 19 truck(s) in their fleet and 22 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-172829 and their USDOT number is 247861.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/07/2025 · last updated May 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 11/07/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 1,693,364 (2022)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Fresh Produce
Grain, Feed, Hay
Coal/Coke
Commodities Dry Bulk

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 15 states over the past 24 months: KS (7), NE (5), OK (5), IL (4), MO (4), KY (3), CO (3), IA (3), AL (2), OH (2), NM (2), AR (1), +3 more. Home base: Ottawa, Kansas.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated 30 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
3
Tow
3
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.46 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.32 10 Vehicle Maintenance 8.05 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.03 1

Inspection Summary

44
Total
23
Clean
21
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 47 unique codes

Critical 7

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed3× OOS×2 SW 5
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
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 limit2× SW 4

Hours of Service 11

395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
395.15G01Driver failed to have instructions on-board CMV for installed automatic on-board recording device1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 25

393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45B2-BHHCHydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed)1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad.1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× 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
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95K-EEEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices, inadequate flag size1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× 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

BONES TRANSPORTATION INC
2643 KINGMAN ROAD
OTTAWA, KS 66067

Mailing Address

BONES TRANSPORTATION INC
PO BOX 80
OTTAWA, KS 66067

Location on Map

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Company	Status	Power Units	Drivers	MC#	USDOT#
TRANSPORTATION INC Ottawa, KS	USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER Property	0	—	117519	87679
TRANSPORTATION INC Ottawa, KS	USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER Property	0	—	149088	87679

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BONES TRANSPORTATION INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 47 unique codes

Critical 7

Unsafe Driving 3

Hours of Service 11

Vehicle Maintenance 25

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same phone number 2

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