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FMCSA Carrier Profile

J L UNRUH L L C

DBA: J L Unruh

Newton, KS

Active Authority Active Satisfactory Active 37 yrs, 2 mo
18
Power Units
44
Drivers
20
Inspections
33%
Vehicle OOS
$1,000,000
Insurance
Authority
Active
MC-216658 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
29.4% OOS · 20 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
  • Operating authority active for 37 yrs, 2 mo
  • Insurance on file: $1,000,000
  • FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
  • 20 FMCSA inspections on record

Operating Authority

MC216658
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Active

Insurance on File

The Cincinnati Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy EBA 009 33 67
On File
The Cincinnati Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy EBA 009 33 67
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
280175
MC Number
MC-216658
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
June 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 16, 1986
Authority Granted
May 30, 1989
Annual Mileage
594,800 mi (2026)

Contact Information

Address
12475 Nw 160th Street, Newton, KS 67114-8082
Owner / Officer
Jolene Unruh
Officer 2
Jerrold Unruh
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Out-of-Service Rate

29.4% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order 17 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
28.6%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 69th 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
20
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
15
Total OOS Orders
6

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance29
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)

Inspection Trend by Year

2026
7 insp · 3 OOS
2025
8 insp · 2 OOS
2024
5 insp · 1 OOS

Inspection Records (20)

DateStateLevelVehicleViol.Status
June 3, 2026 KS Level II — Walk-Around INTERNATIO · 2HSFMAHR0VC025396 3 1 OOS
May 29, 2026 KS Level II — Walk-Around INTL · 3HCDJAPR2GL410114 0 Clean
May 4, 2026 KS Level II — Walk-Around INTERNATIO · 3HSCEAXR73N048610 3 Passed
March 9, 2026 KS Level II — Walk-Around KW · 1XKDDU9XXXR792309 0 Clean
March 6, 2026 KS Level II — Walk-Around 3HSDJAPR7FN533740 5 2 OOS
February 20, 2026 KS Level II — Walk-Around 1XKYDP9X9FJ441374 1 Passed
February 19, 2026 KS Level II — Walk-Around 1XKDDU9XXXR792309 4 Passed
October 30, 2025 KS Level II — Walk-Around INTERNATIO · 2HSFHAMR8XC080255 5 1 OOS
October 9, 2025 KS Level II — Walk-Around INTL · 3HCDJAPR2GL410114 0 Clean
June 4, 2025 KS Level II — Walk-Around INTL · 3HSCEAXR73N048610 1 Passed
May 13, 2025 KS Level II — Walk-Around INTL · 3HCDZAPRXLL870768 0 Clean
March 25, 2025 KS Level II — Walk-Around INTL · 2HSCESBR66C352160 0 1 OOS
Showing 12 of 20 inspection records

Where This Carrier Operates

States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KS20

Fleet & Equipment (19)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Observed
Reported
Power units
~11
18
Trailers
~8
17.5yr
Avg age · 18 units
595K
Annual miles · 2026 · self-reported
Equipment types observed
Tractor
10 · 53%
Trailer (type not listed)
6 · 32%
Dump
2 · 11%
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2004 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp Dump 1E1F9N2814RB34474 6 1
2015 International LF687 Tractor 3HSDJAPR7FN533740 6 1
2003 International 9200i Tractor 3HSCEAXR73N048610 3 1
2006 Eaglerock Trailers, Inc. Dump 1E9DM28256T316458 2
1999 Kenworth T800 Tractor 1XKDDU9XXXR792309 2
2016 International LF687 Tractor 3HCDJAPR2GL410114 2
2007 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. Trailer (type not listed) 48X1F282871005357 2
2026 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. Trailer (type not listed) 1T91F2828T1247196 1 1
2025 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. Trailer (type not listed) 1T91F3026S1247553 1 1
Corn Belt 1T92C4729H0007257 1
Show all 19 units
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2015 Kenworth T680 Tractor 1XKYDP9X9FJ441374 1
2006 International L9227 Tractor 2HSCESBR66C352160 1 1
2006 International L9327 Tractor 2HSCHAPR26C217574 1
1999 International 9400 Tractor 2HSFHAMR8XC080255 1 1
1997 International 9200 Tractor 2HSFMAHR0VC025396 1 1
2020 International LT625 Tractor 3HCDZAPRXLL870768 1
2003 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. Trailer (type not listed) 48X1F262131002653 1
2003 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. Trailer (type not listed) 48X1F262431002386 1 1
2003 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. Trailer (type not listed) 48X1F282531002345 1
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.

Authority History

DateStatusType
January 13, 2009INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
May 30, 1989GRANTEDContract Carrier
May 30, 1989Active
GRANTED
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
BI&PD Primary/ExcessCancellation Pending
CargoCancellation Pending

BOC-3 Process Agent

Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104

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