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KUHNLE BROTHERS INC

14905 CROSS CREEK · Newbury, OH 44065

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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: 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 Aug 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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
  • Household Goods
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Livestock
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Coal/Coke
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Ohio — 47 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 17 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 6 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 5 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 3 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Rhode Island — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 30 states over the past 24 months: OH (47), IN (21), KY (17), NY (12), MI (11), PA (8), MD (7), IL (6), NC (5), GA (4), WI (4), VA (4), +18 more. Home base: Newbury, Ohio.

Safety Record

39 Severe Violations Updated Aug 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 5
    Injury
  • 5
    Tow
  • 10
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.95 45 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.3 10 Vehicle Maintenance 2.56 29 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.12 2

Inspection Summary

  • 177
    Total
  • 91
    Clean
  • 86
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 73 unique codes

Critical 29

  • 173.24F1-HMGPHM (General Packaging) - Closures for packagings not properly closed/secured1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 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-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone4× 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 ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 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
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 178.343-4Venting MC312 (show calculations)1× SW 8
  • 178.345-10-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 pressure relief.1× SW 8
  • 393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring1× 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
  • 393.207A-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
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 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
  • 177.834J1-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - Missing or improperly secured manhole covers. NOTE: An OOS condition exists when any of the manhole cover's securement devices are missing or unsecured1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× 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/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 10

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other4× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit11× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation9× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLHFDState/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required1× 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 Time4× SW 7
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier2× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× 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
  • 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

Vehicle Maintenance 25

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 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
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt7× 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
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× 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
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 4

  • 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
  • 172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information1× SW 3
  • 177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.1× SW 3
  • 178.342-1-HMPHM (Packaging) - MC 307 general requirements.1× SW 2

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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Related Companies

Other entries in the FMCSA database that share data with this carrier — name, phone, or address overlap. Worth a closer look during vetting.

Same physical address 1

These carriers are registered at the same street + ZIP.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
KKR INC
Newbury, OH
USDOT Active Not Authorized114344671032686

Same phone number 2

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
KKR INC
Newbury, OH
USDOT Active Not Authorized114344671032686
KKR LLC
Newbury, OH
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:0—4059282227700

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