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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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KOCH CARRIERS INC
USDOT 2373095 · MC814343 · EIN 46-1530832 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1809 NORTH STREET, SENECA, KS, 66538-2415
(785) 336-6022 · LARRY KUCKLELMAN
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
38 / 30
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
44 / 259
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy 15K0070222 · eff 01/01/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving132 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance69 pts
Vehicle Maintenance58 pts
Other9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 72 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 35 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 17 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 14 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 10 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
KS7
IA5
NE4
IN4
MN3
SD3
MO3
CO2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.56 | 2.59 | ≈37–44% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.73 | 0.74 | ≈62–69% (near 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.50 | 2.60 | ≈24–28% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 51% · Log / ELD device 49%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Adams County, NE · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Adams County, NE to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 60% · Phone / texting 23% · Seat belt 11%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 28% · Tires 28% · Lighting / lamps 24% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 60%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.82DUMT
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.92).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 20%
395.3A2-HOSPD
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.548).
3. Other1 viol · 20%
395.3A3-HOSPRNP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS2 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2026 | Warren Co, IA | ✓ | ||
| 01/12/2026 | CLAY CENTER, KS | ✓ | ||
| 02/12/2025 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ✓ | ||
| 10/30/2024 | KS | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/25/2024 | STATESVILLE, NC | 1 |
Equipment — 64 vehicles seen in inspections
36 trailer28 truck
Company profile
Officer
LARRY KUCKLELMAN
Recordable crash rate
0.83 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
30
Registered since
2013-01-24
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (13 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMMES TRUCKING INC | 1057418 | 3 VINs | strong |
| KOCH & COMPANY INC | 521245 | mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
Activity history (recent)
12/24/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.6M mi reported (2024)
01/01/2022 — Insurance filed — PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 15K0070222
01/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 15-K007-02-15
01/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy BA19551556
07/01/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/12/2013)
06/05/2013 — Insurance cancelled — INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy BA19551556
05/24/2013 — Insurance cancelled — INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy BA19551493
02/20/2013 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
02/13/2013 — Insurance replaced — INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy BA19551493
01/24/2013 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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