Freight Carrier · Bellefontaine, OH
KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD
2681 STATE ROUTE 47 EAST · Bellefontaine, OH 43311
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(937) 592-9951
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- MC #438283
- USDOT #1033744 USDOT Active
- 19Power Units
- 18Drivers
- CarrierEntity 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 Oct 29, 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
- Construction
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: OH (16), IN (9), KY (7), TN (4), MD (1), AL (1), MI (1). Home base: Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 1Injury
- 2Tow
- 3Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
2.68
6
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.2
1
Vehicle Maintenance
5.81
13
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0
0
Inspection Summary
- 39Total
- 20Clean
- 19With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 18 unique codes
Critical 6
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
Unsafe Driving 3
- 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
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
Hours of Service 1
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
Vehicle Maintenance 8
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 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.
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
Locations
Physical Address
KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD2681 STATE ROUTE 47 EAST
BELLEFONTAINE, OH 43311
Mailing Address
Same as physical.