FMCSA Carrier Profile
J L UNRUH L L C
DBA: J L Unruh
Newton, KS
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 37 yrs, 2 mo
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
Insurance on File
The Cincinnati Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy EBA 009 33 67
The Cincinnati Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy EBA 009 33 67
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
Phone
Email
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
2025
2024
Inspection Records (20)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | 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
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With 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
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With 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
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 30, 1989 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| May 30, 1989 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| Cargo | Cancellation Pending |
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