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KP CARRIERS INC
Kingsland, AR
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 299016 · MC 220932
Satisfactory
Active 36 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-220932 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Cherokee Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
14.3% OOS · 25 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 36 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 25 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC220932
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA250108
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
299016
MC Number
MC-220932
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 12, 1987
Authority Granted
December 14, 1989
Annual Mileage
580,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
290 Maple St, Kingsland, AR 71652
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kermit Puterbaugh Ken Puterbaugh
Officer 2
Celesta Puterbaugh
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
25
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
14.3% of 14 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
36th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2026 | AR | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 21, 2026 | AR | — | — | Yes | Other · Dawn · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR11
LA4
MS1
OK1
Fleet & Equipment (21)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 19 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Grain / Hopper
4
Tank
3
Flatbed
1
Livestock
1
Not Applicable
1
Other Trailer
1
Semi-trailer
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0GD302027 | 4 | 1 |
| Western St | Tractor | 5KKXAFCG9FPGR0906 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AG11C86M043478 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 1PLE04528MPF63482 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Wade Services, Inc. | Livestock · 48 ft | 1W9FL4821PE285600 | 2 | — |
| Wstr | Tractor | 5KKXAFCG5FPGR0918 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Big John | Other Trailer · 50 ft | 1B9MC5026MF105059 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Cei Equipment Company, Inc. | Tank · 38 ft | 1C9FA3825J1257692 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Cei Equipment Company, Inc. | Tank · 38 ft | 1C9FA3829F1257895 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Freightliner High COE | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPBSYB8RL792090 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 21 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. | Trailer (type not listed) · 40 ft | 1L9BC12C3EL033765 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1PLE04221KPE61863 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1PLE04223KPE61864 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1PLE04225FPB59028 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Warren Manufacturing, Inc. | Tank · 38 ft | 1W9AA3827G1198012 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X91N559829 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0CD167187 | 1 | — |
| Peerless D | Semi-trailer | 1Z92C482XWT029635 | 1 | — |
| 2005 International 9900i | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3HSCHSCR75N030095 | 1 | — |
| Western St | Tractor | 5KKXAFCG3FPGL6565 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4823LA053985 | 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 (25)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2026 | 8180000873 | PINE BLUFF AR | III | 1 | — | EGG DROP FARM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FRUEHAUF |
1FUPBSYB8RL792090 1H2D03926SW020901 |
AR F319928 AR PT182580 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| August 25, 2026 | LAPPS01615 | BASTROP LA | I | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST LEDWELL & SONS ENTERPRISES, INC. |
5KKXAFCG9FPGR0906 1L9BC12C3EL033765 |
AR K811487 AR PT233399 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BLMACBD | Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 6, 2026 | 7250000085 | HAMBURG AR | III | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST PEERLESS |
5KKXAFCG9FPGR0906 1PLE04221KPE61863 |
AR K811487 AR PT181659 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| April 1, 2026 | W500174511 | INTERSTATE 40 2 W OF SALLISAW, OK | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPXD49X0CD167187 5MAPA4823LA053985 |
AR K833931 AR PT256831 |
| 392.16AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| March 24, 2026 | 2010014021 | COAHOMA COUNTY, MS | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WSTR PEERLESS |
5KKXAFCG5FPGR0918 1PLE04528MPF63482 |
AR K811145 AR PT189828 |
| January 13, 2026 | 7450000579 | THORNTON AR | III | 1 | — | PINE BLUFF SAND AND GRAVEL | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AG11C86M043478 |
AR H26226 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| December 31, 2025 | 7450000574 | EL DORADO AR | I | 7 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PEERLESS |
1XPXD49X0GD302027 1PLE04225FPB59028 |
AR K829936 AR PT131884 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 19, 2025 | LAPCS00770 | WINNFIELD LA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PEERLESS |
1XPXD49X0GD302027 1PLE04223KPE61864 |
AR K829936 AR PT181658 |
| September 2, 2025 | LASPS00200 | DUBACH LA | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CEI EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. |
1XPXD49X0GD302027 1C9FA3825J1257692 |
AR K829936 AR PT188419 |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 9, 2025 | 7890001212 | PRATTSVILLE AR | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WADE SERVICES, INC. |
1XP5DB9X91N559829 1W9FL4821PE285600 |
AR K805110 AR PT227033 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GEORGIAPACIFIC CORPORATION | 5 | December 24, 2024 |
| GEORGIA PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS LLC | 2 | March 13, 2024 |
| EGG DROP FARM | 1 | September 25, 2026 |
| PINE BLUFF SAND AND GRAVEL | 1 | January 13, 2026 |
| NWA FARMS | 1 | March 28, 2025 |
| J.B. YONG | 1 | February 8, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 9, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 14, 1989 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| August 7, 1989 | REJECTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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