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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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KUNKEL ENTERPRISES LLC
USDOT 3933677 · MC1458753 · EIN 88-3541433
28049 JADE AVE, MERRILL, IA, 51038
(712) 540-6288 · DILLION KUNKEL
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
8 / 8
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 222
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate27.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance131 pts
Unsafe Driving61 pts
Other43 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 40 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 24 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.13D3-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.205C-WR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 |
Most inspected states
NE14
SD5
IA2
ND1
CO1
KS1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8.12 | 7.81 | ≈69–76% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.71 | 0.73 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.45 | 6.05 | ≈69–73% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-25. “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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 72% · Other 16% · 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 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Dodge County, NE · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Dodge County, NE to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 53% (2 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 18% · Lighting / lamps 15%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 38 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: 2 inspections, 11 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Other9 viol · 82%
392.2-SLLEWA3 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 18%
393.13D3-CSURR, 393.11A1-CSLRR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.838).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA3 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/13/2026 | DWIGHT, ND | ✓ |
Equipment — 20 vehicles seen in inspections
13 trailer5 incomplete vehicle2 truck
Company profile
Officer
DILLION KUNKEL
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
8
Registered since
2022-08-11
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUNKEL EXPRESS LLC | 2109853 | mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| MJ KUNKEL TRUCKING LLC | 1855895 | strong | |
| SCHUSTER COMPANY | 69852 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: KUNKEL EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 2109853, 2011).
Activity history (recent)
03/12/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2024)
03/20/2024 — Out-of-service order rescinded
08/26/2023 — Federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
08/11/2022 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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