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Freight Carrier · Newbury, OH

KUHNLE BROTHERS INC

Name: KUHNLE BROTHERS INC
Address: 14905 CROSS CREEK, NEWBURY, OH, 44065, US
Telephone: (440) 564-7168

14905 CROSS CREEK · Newbury, OH 44065

Authorized: Property

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MC #134235
USDOT #120682 USDOT Active

283
Power Units
138
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

KUHNLE BROTHERS INC is a Newbury, OH freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Ohio. This company has 283 truck(s) in their fleet and 138 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-134235 and their USDOT number is 120682.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/13/2026 · last updated May 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 04/13/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 11,657,241 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Liquids/Gases
Intermodal Containers
Oilfield Equipment
Livestock
Grain, Feed, Hay
Coal/Coke
Chemicals
Commodities Dry Bulk
Construction

Safety Record

35 Severe Violations Updated 7 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
6
Injury
7
Tow
13
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.7 39 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.32 7 Vehicle Maintenance 2.11 25 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.03 1

Inspection Summary

171
Total
95
Clean
76
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 63 unique codes

Critical 23

173.24B2-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - More than 25% percent of the supporting and/or anchoring mechanisms are ineffective. NOTE: A bulk package which is also an intermodal container must be secured in accordance with "Cargo Securement" in Part II1× OOS×1 SW 10
173.24B1-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping)1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone4× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
173.24B4-HMGPHM (General Packaging) - HM residue adhering to outside of the package1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
178.345-6-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements.1× SW 8
178.343-4Venting MC312 (show calculations)1× SW 8
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 10

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely3× SW 5
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation9× SW 3
392.2-SLLHFDState/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required1× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
397.3State/local laws ordinances regulations1× SW 1

Hours of Service 5

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 Time5× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
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.1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 6

180.415(b)Cargo tank test or inspection markings1× SW 7
177.823A-HMPMCMHM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in 171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency1× SW 5
177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility1× SW 3
177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.1× SW 3
172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information1× SW 3
178.342-1-HMPHM (Packaging) - MC 307 general requirements.1× SW 2

Vehicle Maintenance 19

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt5× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking3× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× 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
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× 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
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

KUHNLE BROTHERS INC
14905 CROSS CREEK
NEWBURY, OH 44065

Mailing Address

KUHNLE BROTHERS INC
PO BOX 375
NEWBURY, OH 44065

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Company	Status	Power Units	Drivers	MC#	USDOT#
KKR INC Newbury, OH	USDOT Active Not Authorized	1	1	434467	1032686
KKR LLC Newbury, OH	USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER Property	0	—	405928	2227700

KUHNLE BROTHERS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 63 unique codes

Critical 23

Unsafe Driving 10

Hours of Service 5

Hazardous Materials 6

Vehicle Maintenance 19

Locations

Location on Map

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