Freight Carrier · South Sioux City, NE
K & B TRANSPORTATION INC
4700 DAKOTA AVENUE · South Sioux City, NE 68776
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(402) 494-3459
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- MC #205685
- USDOT #320526 USDOT Active
- 729Power Units
- 729Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
K & B TRANSPORTATION INC is a South Sioux City, NE freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Nebraska. This company has 729 truck(s) in their fleet and 729 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-205685 and their USDOT number is 320526.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/04/2026 · last updated Jun 28, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 05/04/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 77,431,782 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Fresh Produce
- Meat
- Refrigerated Food
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 33 states over the past 24 months: IL (149), IA (133), MO (110), KS (91), NE (84), OH (52), IN (44), TN (35), CO (35), MN (28), WI (28), MI (24), +21 more. Home base: South Sioux City, Nebraska.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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3Fatal
- 23Injury
- 44Tow
- 70Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
0.76
73
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.09
48
Vehicle Maintenance
4.3
188
Drugs / Alcohol
0.02
2
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.04
2
Inspection Summary
- 965Total
- 674Clean
- 291With violations
24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026
Violations Cited 127 unique codes
Critical 42
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure
- 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL
- 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
- 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged
- 393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 392.5(a)Driver consuming an intoxicating beverage within 4 hours before operating a motor vehicle
- 392.5(a)(1)Driver consuming an intoxicating beverage within 4 hours before operating a motor vehicle
- 392.5A2-DETECTDriver having any measured alcohol concentration, or any detected presence of alcohol while on duty,or operating, or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle
- 392.5A2-UIOperating a CMV while under the influence of an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol content
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken
- 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
- 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle
- 393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle
- 392.5(a)(3)Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a CMV
- 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content
- 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.
- 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes
- 393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches
- 393.205A-WRTCWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere.
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
- 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
Unsafe Driving 18
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2LCImproper lane change
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns
- 392.2YFailure to yield right of way
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2DHHeadlamps - Failing to dim when required
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
- 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
- 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway
Hours of Service 16
- 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)
- 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes
- 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)
- 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 official
- 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number
- 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
Vehicle Maintenance 51
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.209(e)Power steering violations
- 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system
- 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad
- 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab
- 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit
- 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.
- 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.
- 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.30Improper battery installation
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 392.22(b)Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface
- 393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed
- 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap
Locations
Physical Address
K & B TRANSPORTATION INC4700 DAKOTA AVENUE
SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE 68776
Mailing Address
Same as physical.