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KL TRUCKING LLC
DBA: Badger Trucking
Keller, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
25.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 89% 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 2816593 · MC 1007936
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1007936 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Ms Transverse Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
25.2% OOS · 199 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
25.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 89% 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 7 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 5.2% — below the 5.5% national average
- 199 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1007936
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TIRPCA000118
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2816593
MC Number
MC-1007936
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 15, 2015
Authority Granted
December 31, 2018
Annual Mileage
2,544,832 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4741 Keller Haslet Road, Keller, TX 76244
Phone
Owner / Officer
Brian Coleman
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
199
Driver Inspections
99
Vehicle Inspections
136
Out-of-Service Violations
77
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance233
Unsafe Driving23
Hours of Service84
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.2% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (13.1pp higher)
25.2% of 115 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
89th percentile among carriers with 100 or more 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
54 of 82 inspections
Unsafe Driving
17 of 126 inspections
Hours of Service
26 of 126 inspections
Driver Fitness
5 of 126 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 126 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | LA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 27, 2025 | MS | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| December 1, 2024 | KS | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX58
LA16
MS15
AR14
OK12
TN12
and 16 more states
Fleet & Equipment (89)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~42
of 29 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~47
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
42
Flatbed
30
Semi-trailer
14
Dry Van
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0RD657844 | 10 | 2 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X8RD662337 | 10 | 2 |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 5JYFC4829KED10687 | 10 | 2 |
| 2021 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14820XM1545994 | 9 | 2 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7MJ460730 | 9 | 4 |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9KJ255926 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9RD656707 | 8 | 3 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X9PD799865 | 8 | 2 |
| 2022 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148201N1546405 | 7 | 2 |
| 2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148207G1514500 | 7 | 3 |
Show all 89 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148209N1546376 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1RD656703 | 7 | 3 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3RD657837 | 7 | — |
| Braz | Semi-trailer | 4B9BKFS25RH054760 | 7 | 2 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 4B9BKFS27RH054758 | 7 | 3 |
| 1994 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C4R1564428 | 6 | — |
| 1994 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532CXR1566300 | 6 | 1 |
| Braz | Semi-trailer | 4B9BKFS29RH054759 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148205N1546388 | 5 | 3 |
| 2022 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14820XN1546404 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GR4M0622SH635276 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3RD656704 | 5 | 3 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7RD656706 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8RD656701 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X1RD662339 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2RD657845 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9XXRD662338 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7PD799190 | 5 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 4B9BKFS23RH054692 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148206N1546397 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9627GH727169 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXRD656702 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2LN366577 | 4 | 1 |
| 1994 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C6R1566293 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GR4M0624SH635277 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0KJ237184 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0RD656708 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5RD656705 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X4RD657846 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X7RD657842 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9XXKD607202 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR2KSKP0906 | 3 | 2 |
| Brazos Tra | Semi-trailer | 4B9BKFS25RH054693 | 3 | 2 |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 5JYFC4820KED10688 | 3 | 1 |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 5JYFC482XKED10679 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148203N1546406 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148206N1546402 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148208N1546403 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N153201J1525001 | 2 | — |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N153204P1552377 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N153206M1545541 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C1R1566301 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GR4M0627SH635273 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GR4M0629SH635274 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2KJ240294 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X5RD657841 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X0PD892425 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0KSKY3275 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4KSKE6869 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV4KSKD7296 | 2 | 1 |
| Braz | Semi-trailer | 4B9BKFS2XRH054690 | 2 | — |
| Dorsey Tra | Semi-trailer | 5JYFC4824KED10676 | 2 | 1 |
| Dorsey Tra | Semi-trailer | 5JYFC4829KED10690 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N153203L1537850 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N153204M1545540 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N153206P1552378 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N153207M1544544 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N153208M1545539 | 1 | — |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N153208P1552379 | 1 | — |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N153208P1552382 | 1 | — |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0621GK261118 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM96256M701644 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536GP650503 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538GP650504 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X1HJ126961 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3KJ237177 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6JJ175658 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6JJ186109 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X8JJ186208 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X8KJ237174 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X8RD657848 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR9KSKP0904 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV3KSJY0645 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDV8LDMC7445 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV9LSLU3696 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 4B9BKFS21RH054691 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6FN917279 | 1 | 1 |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 5JYFC4822KED10689 | 1 | 1 |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 5JYFC4829KED10673 | 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 (199)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2026 | 0006917520 | LUMBERTON NC | III | — | — | NUCOR STEEL TUSCALOOSA, I | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH OTHR |
1XKYDP9X0KJ237184 4B9BKFS27RH054758 |
TX R559226 TX 210C432 |
| September 21, 2026 | LAADS00372 | MONROE LA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPBD49X5RD656705 13N148206N1546397 |
TX R731559 TX 198C908 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| September 16, 2026 | W135000677 | CARUTHERSVILLE MO | II | — | — | INTERFOR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPBD49X5RD656705 13N148206N1546397 |
TX R731559 TX 198C908 |
| September 14, 2026 | V262585231 | TX, TX | II | — | — | NUCOR STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPBDP9XXRD662338 13N1532CXR1566300 |
TX R681784 TX 253B945 |
| September 8, 2026 | LAPZS01329 | LEESVILLE LA | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3HSDZAPR2LN366577 13N14820XM1545994 |
LA P295826 TX 256B432 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| September 1, 2026 | 5007014422 | LAUDERDALE COUNTY MS | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EH6FN917279 |
AR K835620 |
| August 27, 2026 | 8330000573 | FULTON AR | III | 1 | — | NUCOR STEEL TEXAS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPBDP9XXRD662338 13N1532CXR1566300 |
TX R681784 TX 235B945 |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | V262557509 | TX, TX | I | — | — | UNITED RENTALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPBDP9XXRD662338 13N1532CXR1566300 |
TX R681784 TX 253B945 |
| August 20, 2026 | 1366000719 | ALBANY GA | III | 4 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BRAZ |
1XPBDP9X3RD657837 4B9BKFS29RH054759 |
TX R752994 TX 210C434 |
| 383.71C-LCDL | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV without transferring CDL to new state of domicile within 30 days | |||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| August 17, 2026 | V262524255 | TX, TX | II | 1 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3HSDZAPR2LN366577 13N14820XM1545994 |
LA P295826 TX 256B432 |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NUCOR | 13 | August 11, 2026 |
| NUCOR STEEL | 12 | September 14, 2026 |
| NUCOR STEEL TUSCALOOSA, INC. | 7 | March 4, 2026 |
| WEYERHAEUSER | 5 | March 25, 2026 |
| NUCOR STEEL TEXAS | 4 | August 27, 2026 |
| GAF MATERIALS | 4 | May 13, 2026 |
| ACE HARDWARE | 3 | March 31, 2025 |
| NUCOR STEEL BERKELEY | 2 | August 2, 2026 |
| GEORGIAPACIFIC | 2 | June 23, 2026 |
| GREEN BAY PACKAGING INC | 2 | April 27, 2026 |
| SUPERIOR STONE | 2 | October 1, 2025 |
| TENARIS | 2 | August 22, 2025 |
81 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 1, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 24, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 7, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 14, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 1, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 15, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 16, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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