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KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC

DOT 1190564MC 475426ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateUnited States Fire Insurance CompanyMERRILL, IA

COMPANY

Authority since
2025-12-30
MCS-150
2026-08-12 · 1,847,969 mi (2025)
Fleet
21 units · 19 trailers · 21 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
2,065,378 mi (2025)
Owner origin
Western-northern-european
Origin candidates
German 51%

ADDRESS

Physical
29792 280TH ST
MERRILL, IA 51038
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
7212515615
Email
cskounkel@netzero.net

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
CHAD KOUNKEL
Title
PRESIDENT
Phone
7122515615
Origin
Western-northern-european

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Refrigerated / Produce
Cargo types
8
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodPaper Products
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
8 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
United States Fire Insurance Company
RISK GRADE
Moderate Risk
2 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
6.3%
4 / 64 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Moderate Risk

2 risk factors · 2 strengths · 4 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
31 crashes · 0 fatal · 7 with injuries · 31 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
94% — 60 clean of 64 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
6.3% — driver OOS 3, vehicle OOS 2

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
18 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-08-12

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $750,000

SUMMARY

11.9 crashes per 100 trucks/yr — above norm
1.7 violations per inspection
94% clean inspections
Active insurance on file

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