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KEVIN L BRU
DBA: Ktf Trucking
Montezuma, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2393436 · MC 822792
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 13 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-822792 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
14.3% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 13 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC822792
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 52-849849-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2393436
MC Number
MC-822792
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 16, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 3, 2013
Authority Granted
June 6, 2013
Annual Mileage
254,155 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
600 South 4th St, Montezuma, IA 50106
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kevin Bru
Cargo Types
Grain/FeedDry BulkPaper ProductsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
14.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 32nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | 248G000121 | IA, IA | III | 2 | — | SHEARERS FOODS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUPCSEB1SH643210 3H3V532C9KT239121 |
IA LR3280 OK BP4530 |
| 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| February 9, 2026 | 000P14HZHR | I-380 SB 2MM, IA | III | 2 | — | CEDAR RIVER MILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDZAPR0KN044258 1JJV532D1KL114753 |
IA TEMP IA FB5458 |
| 392.2PK | Unlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| September 14, 2025 | W164001126 | EAGLEVILLE MO | II | — | — | PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUYDSZB2XPA13434 1JJV532D9GL939110 |
IA FY8609 IA FP6613 |
| December 31, 2024 | 1618000339 | CLARKS GROVE MN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1FUYDSZB2XPA13434 1DW1A5323GB632348 |
IA FY8609 WI 693388 |
| December 31, 2024 | 000P1213DB | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON, IA | II | 1 | — | CEDAR RIVER MILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1FUYDSZB2XPA13434 1DW1A5323GB632348 |
IA FY8609 WI 693388 |
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| November 7, 2024 | 000P12Q7JK | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON, IA | II | 4 | 1 | STANDARD DISTRIBUTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUYDSZB2XPA13434 1JJV532D3DL751887 |
IA FY8609 IA FB9574 |
| 393.45B2 | OOSBrake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 14, 2024 | 1618000223 | CLARKS GROVE MN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUYDSZB2XPA13434 1JJV532D9KL114757 |
IA FY8609 IA FB5462 |
| February 6, 2024 | 000P11BC3R | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON, IA | III | — | — | INTERNATIONAL PAPER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XKWDB9X86J136328 3H3V532C4ET060022 |
IA FP7099 MN 9724STK |
| December 11, 2023 | HP03132351 | SOUTH HAVEN M.C.I.S. #26A, KS | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT HYTR |
1FUYDXYB4TP764850 3H3V532C2KT239090 |
IA FR9960 OK BP4499 |
| November 29, 2023 | 0187000068 | WINSTON MO | II | — | — | TARGET | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN WABASH VANS |
1FUYDXYB4TP764850 1JJV532D2KL121047 |
IA FR9960 IA FB5481 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CEDAR RIVER MILL | 2 | February 9, 2026 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER | 2 | February 6, 2024 |
| SHEARERS FOODS LLC | 1 | August 3, 2026 |
| PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA | 1 | September 14, 2025 |
| STANDARD DISTRIBUTION | 1 | November 7, 2024 |
| TARGET | 1 | November 29, 2023 |
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA4
MN2
MO1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
6
Tractor
2
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDSZB2XPA13434 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323GB632348 | 2 | — |
| 1995 Freightliner Long Conv. | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUPCSEB1SH643210 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1KL114753 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3DL751887 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9GL939110 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9KL114757 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9KT239121 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0KN044258 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 6, 2013 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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