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RED LINE INC
Emporia, KS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 236984 · MC 118178
Satisfactory
Active 23 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 1978
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-118178 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
15.5% OOS · 127 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 23 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on December 5, 2002; first granted September 8, 1978 (48 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 23.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 127 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC118178
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP17721A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
236984
MC Number
MC-118178
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 7, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 22, 1983
Authority First Granted
September 8, 1978
Authority Reinstated
December 5, 2002
Annual Mileage
3,516,287 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2805 Belaire Dr, Emporia, KS 66801-4417
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kevin R. Nelson
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
127
Driver Inspections
84
Vehicle Inspections
66
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance66
Unsafe Driving23
Hours of Service10
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate23.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (3.0pp higher)
15.5% of 71 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
48th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
19 of 41 inspections
Unsafe Driving
16 of 78 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 78 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 78 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 78 inspections
Crash History (5)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
5
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2025 | KS | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| August 6, 2025 | TX | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 1, 2025 | MO | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| January 4, 2025 | KS | — | 1 | Yes | Sleet Hail · Daylight · Ice |
| November 27, 2024 | NE | — | — | 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
KS35
MO14
OK10
NC7
IL6
IN6
and 11 more states
Fleet & Equipment (94)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~37
of 35 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~57
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
54
Tractor
34
Truck
3
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9NN601387 | 8 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2NSNK4337 | 7 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B5NL284682 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0KSKD4203 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1LSLX2323 | 6 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8RSUR5299 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4NSNK4338 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B3NL284678 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0RL420059 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2MSMV0724 | 4 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8TSWT8887 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2531P8871107 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7NN605986 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8KN220688 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B2ML268115 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B3HL975374 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B5CL384441 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B6HL975420 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2MD754874 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0JSJW7248 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS253XP8871106 | 3 | — |
| 2027 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Truck · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH0VN719475 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9NN605987 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH8HN986755 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B2JL034780 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B3CL384440 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B3HL975410 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B3NL284681 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B7GL863157 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B8BL332316 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B9PM378013 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532BXBL332317 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532BXHL975419 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9RL420061 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0MD754873 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0JSJW7251 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4MSMV0725 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6RSUR5298 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6TSWT8886 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7PSUJ0191 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9KSKD4202 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2531P8871110 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2535P8871109 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0NN601388 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR6HLJB5226 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B0BL332407 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B1CL384260 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B1EL765433 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B1HL975373 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B1HL975406 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B2BL332408 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B2EL765439 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B2GL914113 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B3AL331234 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B3CL384261 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B4GL914114 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B4KL115264 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B5CL384262 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B5GL863156 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B5HL975408 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B6BL332315 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B6HL975417 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B6ML268117 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B7BL332405 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B8CL384255 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B8GL914116 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B9BL332406 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B9CL384264 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B9KL115261 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532BXCL384256 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6ML265851 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8ML265852 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531AM887604 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25348U378102 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25388U378104 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 587 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP4D49X6ED243209 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 587 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP4D49X9GD358518 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4MD754875 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2JSJW7252 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3LSLX2324 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4JSJW7253 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG1TSWP3508 | 1 | 1 |
| Utility Tr | Semi-trailer | 3UTVS2531PB871110 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2533P8871108 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2533P8871111 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2538P8871105 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Truck · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH2VN719476 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Truck · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH4VN719477 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0NN605988 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2MN601231 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6KN220687 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH5JN900471 | 1 | 1 |
| Waba | — | 601049601049 | 1 | — |
| Wabash Nat | Semi-trailer | JJV532W49L1304421 | 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 (127)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | HP02240393 | KS, KS | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EH9NN605987 |
KS ALA751 |
| 395.8D6-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to properly indicate 24 hour period starting time for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| September 18, 2026 | HP00990600 | KS, KS | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FRHT |
3AKJHHDR0NSNK4336 |
KS 214502 |
| September 9, 2026 | HP03310633 | KS, KS | II | — | — | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WANC |
4V4NC9EH0NN601388 1JJV532B8HL975421 |
KS 204166 KS 602526 |
| September 2, 2026 | 0645000233 | GOODMAN MO | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR6RSUR5298 1JJV532B1CL384260 |
KS 246075 KS 492508 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| August 31, 2026 | 2010014338 | NESBIT SCALE I-55 SOUTH MS | I | — | — | RESER'S FINE FOODS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH NAT |
4V4BC9EH2VN719476 1JJV532B1NL284680 |
KS AKM909 KS 691895 |
| August 26, 2026 | H910001622 | OK, OK | II | 1 | 1 | SUNNY DELIGHT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9TH8HN986755 1JJV532B2JL034780 |
KS 163831 KS 637234 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| July 11, 2026 | 0006894179 | MARION NC | I | — | — | TYSON | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR4NSNK4338 |
KS 214503 |
| July 7, 2026 | W228007366 | ROCK PORT MO | I | — | — | RED LINE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR0JSJW7248 1JJV532B6ML268117 |
KS 172562 KS 677468 |
| June 14, 2026 | W112007366 | COLUMBIA MO | III | 1 | — | HILLS MANF. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4BC9EH0VN719475 3UTVS2531P8871107 |
KS AKM908 KS 706277 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| June 2, 2026 | 9301000245 | OLATHE KS | I | 2 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR3LSLX2324 |
KS 190966 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HILL'S PET NUTRITION | 9 | May 12, 2026 |
| LINEAGE | 8 | March 12, 2026 |
| RESER'S FINE FOODS | 7 | August 31, 2026 |
| HOSTESS | 4 | August 5, 2024 |
| TYSON FRESH MEATS | 3 | May 24, 2026 |
| THE COCA COLA COMPANY | 3 | April 29, 2026 |
| RESERS FINE FOOD | 3 | January 12, 2026 |
| WALMART | 3 | January 6, 2026 |
| TYSON FOODS | 3 | November 4, 2024 |
| PONTIAC FOODS | 3 | May 8, 2024 |
| SUNNY DELIGHT | 2 | August 26, 2026 |
| TYSON | 2 | July 11, 2026 |
32 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 11, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 26, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 4, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 25, 2013 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| June 21, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 4, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract Carrier |
| November 7, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract Carrier |
| December 5, 2002 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2015 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 26, 2013 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 21, 2011 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 1, 2002 | COMMON | On Record |
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