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JOE KNESS TRUCKING LLC
DBA: Joe Kness Trucking
Alpha, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1141687 · MC 462477
No Safety Rating
Active 23 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-462477 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
West Bend Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 23 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC462477
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
WEST BEND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 1000239960
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1141687
MC Number
MC-462477
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 18, 2003
Authority Granted
July 10, 2003
Annual Mileage
80,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
351 East 490th St, Alpha, IL 61413
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joseph Kness
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsGrain/FeedConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGGX0J468618 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Midwest Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 23 ft | 4M9DS2328S1017027 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2025 | 5004190026 | US-34, IL | III | 1 | 1 | IDOT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW MIDWEST TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1NKWGGGGX0J468618 4M9DS2328S1017027 |
IL P1314675 IL 967104ST |
| 392.2DL | OOSMiscellaneous Drivers License Violation | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| IDOT | 1 | August 19, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 30, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 21, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 10, 2003 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 10, 2003 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 14, 2026.
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