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KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD

2681 STATE ROUTE 47 EAST · Bellefontaine, OH 43311

Authorized: Property
(937) 592-9951 Tap to call
  • MC #438283
  • USDOT #1033744 USDOT Active
  • 19
    Power Units
  • 18
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD is a Bellefontaine, OH freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Ohio. This company has 19 truck(s) in their fleet and 18 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-438283 and their USDOT number is 1033744.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/06/2025 · last updated Jun 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 12/06/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 919,682 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Building Materials

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Ohio — home base

Home base   Based in Bellefontaine, Ohio. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.47 8 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.23 2 Vehicle Maintenance 5.75 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 38
    Total
  • 19
    Clean
  • 19
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 24 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× SW 8
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 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 malfunctions1× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× 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
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× 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
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD
2681 STATE ROUTE 47 EAST
BELLEFONTAINE, OH 43311
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Related Companies

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Same physical address 1

These carriers are registered at the same street + ZIP.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
KCE MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Legally BRENT WILLIAMSON
Bellefontaine, OH
USDOT Active Not Authorized0—4842842232135

Same phone number 1

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
KCE MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Legally BRENT WILLIAMSON
Bellefontaine, OH
USDOT Active Not Authorized0—4842842232135

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