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KLINK TRUCKING LLC
Ashley, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 176279 · MC 154643
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 4 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-154643 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
13.0% OOS · 50 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated April 21, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 months
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 1999)
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC154643
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA-ZH7364
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
176279
MC Number
MC-154643
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated September 10, 1999
Rating Source
FMCSA compliance review · 27 years ago
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
July 1, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Reinstated
April 21, 2026
Annual Mileage
6,664,966 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3320 W 800 S, Ashley, IN 46705
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Brad Fruits
Officer 2
Carol Klink
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/Refuse
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
13.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
46 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
2.8%
Ranks in the 40th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
37
Vehicle Inspections
19
Total OOS Orders
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving27
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.8% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 2HSFHAMR1YC052220 | 0 | Clean |
| July 30, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUYSXYB6XL948755 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| July 21, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DR9X2WD441028 | 1 | Passed |
| July 6, 2026 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | VLV · 4V5KC9EH2HN985726 | 1 | Passed |
| June 2, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V5K99EH1GN936966 | 0 | Clean |
| May 15, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V5K99EH4EN168607 | 2 | Passed |
| May 14, 2026 | IL | Level I — Full | INTL · 2HSFBAMR3XC084649 | 0 | Clean |
| February 4, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZAPR8TN143248 | 2 | Passed |
| December 15, 2025 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | WESTERN ST · 5KKHBWFM1PLNP8240 | 1 | Passed |
| December 15, 2025 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZAPR1TN142362 | 1 | Passed |
| December 12, 2025 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V5KC9EH9HN985724 | 1 | Passed |
| November 21, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HSDZAPR1TN142362 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 50 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 17 inspections
Unsafe Driving
25 of 47 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 47 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 47 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 47 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| July 17, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| July 30, 2026 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | 8 | Out of service |
| October 10, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 8 | Out of service |
| January 31, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | 4 | Out of service |
| December 2, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 4 | Out of service |
| December 2, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 4 | Out of service |
| October 23, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tire vs. Load | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 3 | Out of service |
| January 31, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tire vs. Load | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 3 | Out of service |
| July 17, 2025 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | Medical (Driver Physical) - Operating a CMV without a valid skill performance evaluation certificate in possession when required | 1 | Out of service |
| December 2, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| May 12, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | 10 | Cited |
| October 7, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | 10 | Cited |
| February 7, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | 10 | Cited |
| December 19, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | 10 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 50 recorded violations
Crash History (7)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
7
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
7
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
| March 3, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | Other · Dark - Unknown Roadway Lighting · Dry |
| December 23, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 19, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 9, 2024 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
| September 27, 2024 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 18, 2024 | IN | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
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Fleet & Equipment (66)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~54
of 169 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
23
Chassis / Incomplete
11
Dump
8
Flatbed
2
Truck
2
Dry Van
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN3GY4PM037400 | 3 | — |
| 2000 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHAMR1YC052220 | 3 | — |
| East Dump | — | 1E1D2S380EE083577 | 2 | — |
| E. D. Etny | — | 1E9100898RE007052 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Freightliner CC Conventional | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYSXYB6XL948755 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 Freightliner High COE | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVLBWDB2XLB50553 | 2 | — |
| Mack | — | 1M2AN3GY9KM002974 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1TN142362 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5K99EH1GN936966 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5K99EH5GN936968 | 2 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KC9EH6HN985731 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KC9EH9HN985724 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Western Star 49X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHBWFM1PLNP8240 | 2 | — |
| 2022 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D2S283NR074030 | 1 | — |
| 2024 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D2S380RR083577 | 1 | — |
| 2025 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D2S380SR087330 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D2S382SR087328 | 1 | — |
| East Dump | — | 1E1D2S384EE083579 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D2S387HR059064 | 1 | — |
| 2017 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D2S389HR059065 | 1 | — |
| 2006 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D2S38X6RC39168 | 1 | — |
| 1999 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y281XRD24768 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y282YRB29361 | 1 | — |
| Etn | — | 1E9100926RE007083 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | — | 1E9100957RE007104 | 1 | — |
| Etnyre & C | — | 1E9103959RE007307 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Extreme Trailers Llc | Dump · 35 ft | 1E9AD3537J1588035 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 1E9T448151E007021 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Etnyre | Tank · 76 ft | 1E9T76607EE007170 | 1 | — |
| E. D. Etny | — | 1E9T78162GE007037 | 1 | — |
| Etnyre & C | — | 1E9T83783HE007171 | 1 | — |
| Etnyre & C | — | 1E9T89890LE007082 | 1 | — |
| Etny | — | 1E9T89949LE007035 | 1 | — |
| E. D. Etny | — | 1E9T98573PE007075 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | — | 1E9T98645PE007082 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner FLD132 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAPCK66DW30803 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0624WB132501 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN3GY8PM037402 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN3GYXPM037403 | 1 | — |
| Pola | — | 1PMS14320J1049927 | 1 | — |
| Polar Mfg. | — | 1PMS14322J1049928 | 1 | — |
| Ravens-met | — | 1R1D02940SJ095254 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X9XR821920 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB8X1VD433459 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X2WD441028 | 1 | — |
| 1997 International F-9370 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFBAER0VC029569 | 1 | — |
| 1999 International F-9370 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFBAMR3XC084649 | 1 | — |
| Lbt | — | 2R9A1A2R9GC010009 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR3LL432738 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR5LL432739 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4KN559070 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7SN692728 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8KN559069 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8TN143248 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9LN115622 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1FN168665 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4FN168661 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8DN568297 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXFN168664 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5K99EH2EN168606 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5K99EH4EN168607 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5K99EH6GN936963 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5K99EH8GN936964 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KC9EH1HN985734 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KC9EH2HN985726 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KC9EH4PN614081 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2026 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 17, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 6, 2026 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 6, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 6, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 6, 2026 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 6, 2026 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 6, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 2, 1989 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 2, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
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