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Freight Carrier · Sioux Falls, SD

K & J TRUCKING INC

Name: K & J TRUCKING INC
Address: 1800 EAST 50 STREET NORTH, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57104, US
Telephone: (605) 332-5531

1800 EAST 50 STREET NORTH · Sioux Falls, SD 57104

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #146600
USDOT #171766 USDOT Active

132
Power Units
149
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

K & J TRUCKING INC is a Sioux Falls, SD freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of South Dakota. This company has 132 truck(s) in their fleet and 149 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-146600 and their USDOT number is 171766.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/24/2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/24/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 14,589,822 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Chemicals
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Construction

Safety Record

25 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
10
Tow
12
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.86 18 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.08 18 Vehicle Maintenance 1.7 31 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.15 4

Inspection Summary

357
Total
292
Clean
65
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 55 unique codes

Critical 15

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× OOS×8 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× 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
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 14

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
395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.2× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× 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.2× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× 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
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

Unsafe Driving 10

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other2× SW 5
392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLIPState/Local Laws - Improper passing1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 16

393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× 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
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× 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
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

K & J TRUCKING INC
1800 EAST 50 STREET NORTH
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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K & J TRUCKING INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 55 unique codes

Critical 15

Hours of Service 14

Unsafe Driving 10

Vehicle Maintenance 16

Locations

Location on Map

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