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KENT NUTRITION GROUP INC
DBA: Blue Seal Feeds
Muscatine, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 18120
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
6.7% OOS · 18 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
18120
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
July 29, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Annual Mileage
127,386 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
2905 Hwy 61 N, Muscatine, IA 52761
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jeff Manning
Officer 2
Jimmy Kent
Cargo Types
Grain/Feed
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
6.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
15 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 16th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (18)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2026 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB008KDKA9165 | 0 | Clean |
| February 24, 2026 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACXFC4JDJJ9995 | 0 | Clean |
| December 16, 2025 | VT | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 2NKHHM7X6KM238798 | 0 | Clean |
| October 2, 2025 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FDNF6DC1RDF08989 | 0 | Clean |
| September 11, 2025 | ME | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACWDT9GDHT9802 | 0 | Clean |
| June 6, 2025 | NH | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M2MDBAA8NS001915 | 0 | Clean |
| March 28, 2025 | NH | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1NPSLP0X9ED243188 | 0 | Clean |
| March 21, 2025 | VT | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 2NKHHM7X6KM238798 | 0 | Clean |
| February 4, 2025 | NH | Level III — Driver Only | HINO · 5PVNE8JV8D4S52626 | 0 | Clean |
| December 31, 2024 | ME | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALACWDT9GDHT9802 | 0 | Clean |
| December 4, 2024 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FDNF6DC1RDF08989 | 0 | Clean |
| November 26, 2024 | NH | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 1HTMMMML6JH531064 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 18 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
0 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2024 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| November 6, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| November 22, 2024 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | Cited |
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2025 | IA | — | — | 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
FewerMore
NH7
NY4
ME2
SD2
VT2
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Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 23 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
6
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Dry Van
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHM7X6KM238798 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF6DC1RDF08989 | 2 | — |
| 2018 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML6JH531064 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT9GDHT9802 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNE8JV8D4S52626 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Mack MD | Truck · Class 6 | 1M2MDBAA8NS001915 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 365 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPSLP0X9ED243188 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | — | 1S9TD4028JG368405 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7LJ414072 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Manac Manac Trailer | Dry Van · 52 ft | 2M5931613B1124662 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC4JDJJ9995 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | — | 3ALXFB008KDKA9165 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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