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KL TRUCKING LLC
Ronan, MT
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2365617 · MC 1038359
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1038359 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Indemnity Company
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1038359
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 70TRS133738
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 70TRS137014
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2365617
MC Number
MC-1038359
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 21, 2012
Authority Granted
October 21, 2022
Annual Mileage
14,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
44489 Rosebud Spur, Ronan, MT 59864
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kenneth W Learn Ii
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance28
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
50.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT7
CO1
ID1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Grain / Hopper
2
Pole Trailer
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NP5GGGG30D544071 | 8 | 3 |
| Unpublishe | Pole Trailer | X127475 | 4 | 1 |
| 2027 Midland Mfg Ltd Semi Trailer | Grain / Hopper | 2M9B2S4D0VR018374 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Alpine Industrial, Llc | Grain / Hopper · 20 ft | 1A9LP20277D571028 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | U706401417 | HAUGAN MT | III | 1 | — | USFS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1NP5GGGG30D544071 X127475 |
MT PA26095 MT 159152J |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| May 21, 2026 | 3193006792 | HOPE ID | I | 13 | 2 | INTERMOUNTAIN FORESTRY | Truck Tractor Trailer |
PETERBILT FRUEHAUF C |
1NP5GGGG30D544071 X127475 |
MT PA26095 MT 159152J |
| 393.51C-BLPW | OOSAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.70B1I-CDPBFL-LT20 | Coupling - Mounting plate or pivot bracket has 20% or less of the fasteners on either side missing/ineffective | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 3, 2025 | U743501586 | CLEARWATER MT | III | 1 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1NP5GGGG30D544071 |
MT PA26095 |
| 392.9BA-INACTIVE | OOSWhen required to have a USDOT number, operating a commercial motor vehicle with a de-activated or inactive USDOT number. | |||||||||
| July 25, 2025 | U743501291 | CLEARWATER MT | II | 3 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Trailer |
PETERBILT FRUEHAUF |
1NP5GGGG30D544071 X127475 |
MT PA26095 MT 159152J |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 10, 2025 | U432800521 | TROY MT | III | — | — | DNRC | Truck Tractor Trailer Trailer |
PETERBILT FRUEHAUF ALPINE INDUSTRIAL, LLC |
1NP5GGGG30D544071 X127475 1A9LP20277D571028 |
MT PA26095 MT 159152J MT 155538L |
| January 6, 2025 | U433500512 | KALISPELL MT | III | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ALPINE INDUSTRIAL, LLC |
1NP5GGGG30D544071 1A9LP20277D571028 |
MT SA26095 MT 155538L |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| July 8, 2024 | U493600350 | BUTTE MT | II | 2 | — | UELAND | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MIDLAND MFG LTD |
1NP5GGGG30D544071 2M9B2S4D0VR018374 |
MT PA26095 MT 158159K |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 30, 2024 | U432800215 | BIGFORK MT | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MIDLAND MFG LTD |
1NP5GGGG30D544071 2M9B2S4D0VR018374 |
MT PA26095 MT 158159K |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| February 29, 2024 | 0994610060 | CORTEZ CO | I | 11 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY |
1XP5DB9X0WN456323 1UYVS25387U014022 |
MT PA29952 MT 159071J |
| 391.41B10-MC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Physical | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| USFS | 1 | May 26, 2026 |
| INTERMOUNTAIN FORESTRY | 1 | May 21, 2026 |
| DNRC | 1 | February 10, 2025 |
| UELAND | 1 | July 8, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 9, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 10, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 2, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 15, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 21, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 13, 2019 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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