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Freight Carrier · Bellefontaine, OH

KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD

Name: KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD
Address: 2681 STATE ROUTE 47 EAST, BELLEFONTAINE, OH, 43311, US
Telephone: (937) 592-9951

2681 STATE ROUTE 47 EAST · Bellefontaine, OH 43311

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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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: 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 Jul 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
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

Inspection activity Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: OH (16), KY (9), IN (8), TN (2), MD (1), AL (1), MI (1). Home base: Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
1
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.78 8 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.19 1 Vehicle Maintenance 5.94 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 Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 19 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 1

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

Vehicle Maintenance 5

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) 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
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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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 19 unique codes

Critical 8

Unsafe Driving 5

Hours of Service 1

Vehicle Maintenance 5

Locations

Location on Map

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Same physical address 1

Same phone number 1

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