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KIMBALL TRANSPORT LLC
Pocahontas, IA
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No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3248149 · MC 1627446
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1627446 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
Flags · 1
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1627446
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 0001084223
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3248149
MC Number
MC-1627446
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 20, 2019
Authority Granted
April 26, 2024
Annual Mileage
110,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
18 Court Square, Pocahontas, IA 50574
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jesse Kimball
Cargo Types
LivestockGrain/Feed
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2025 | MN | — | 2 | 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
IA2
MN1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Tank
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMKR4320M1113090 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMKR4321L1108009 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X0XD502448 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X0BD130241 | 1 | — |
| 1999 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHAER7XC069214 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2025 | 0107000413 | OWATONNA MN | I | 5 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XPHD49X0BD130241 1PMKR4321L1108009 |
IA FX7292 IA HG3695 |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 22, 2024 | 000P12DZMC | WB HWY 30 / 33RD AVE, IA | III | 1 | — | NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL POLAR TANK TRAILER |
2HSFHAER7XC069214 1PMKR4320M1113090 |
IA FX7292 IA LE1398 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 15, 2024 | 000P12693G | SB I-35 91.7MM ANKENY, IA | III | 1 | — | SGS HERSHEY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XP5DB9X0XD502448 1PMKR4320M1113090 |
IA FX8943 IA LE1398 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS | 1 | December 22, 2024 |
| SGS HERSHEY | 1 | July 15, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 26, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
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