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KATHMANDU LOGISTICS LLC
Windsor Heights, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3613744 · MC 1231812
Active
Conditional
Active 5 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1231812 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
33.3% OOS · 51 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
33.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 4 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 47.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 4.8% — below the 5.5% national average
- 51 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1231812
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DC920000869-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3613744
MC Number
MC-1231812
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 16, 2021
Authority Granted
November 3, 2021
Annual Mileage
1,716,906 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
7229 Apple Valley Dr, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Thakur Neupane
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceCoal/CokeRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
51
Driver Inspections
31
Vehicle Inspections
30
Out-of-Service Violations
18
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance59
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate4.8% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate47.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (26.9pp higher)
33.3% of 36 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
87th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
17 of 22 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 37 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 37 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 37 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 37 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2026 | KY | 1 | — | Yes | Other · Dusk · Wet |
| November 24, 2025 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| November 22, 2025 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 14, 2024 | MO | — | — | Yes | Blowing Sand Soil Dirt Or Snow · Dark - Not Lighted · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA14
KY7
TN4
MO3
GA2
IN2
and 12 more states
Fleet & Equipment (35)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~18
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
17
Tractor
17
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0624KW140875 | 7 | 3 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR3MLMA5069 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X8KD600586 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3LSMC3770 | 5 | 2 |
| Gdan | Semi-trailer | 1GRAA0622KE141058 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536GU552220 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538L2799602 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537EM774360 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR7HSGH0810 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0PSUJ4017 | 3 | 1 |
Show all 35 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9NSND2592 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR0NLMW8913 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623KE167734 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0621KW140834 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0624EW704075 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0626FW704015 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0627KW100631 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537GU412516 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537L2799607 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3NJ487893 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4LSLP8133 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6NSND2582 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7MSMV0265 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8NSND2583 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXLSLR3168 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXRSUN1448 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDV0FLGM6410 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0621PE508894 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A062XPE508893 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0623KW140835 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0629JW126498 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534K6579302 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536L2799646 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6PSNL0872 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6PN616805 | 1 | 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 (51)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2026 | 0028560970 | MONUMENT CO | II | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X3NJ487893 1GRAA0626FW704015 |
UT Z006328 ME 253589A |
| 395.11G-HOSDFPSD | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to provide supporting documents to an authorized Federal, State , or local official | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-MCSR | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| March 11, 2026 | CV44811167 | HARTFORD, KY | I | 14 | 2 | MEYER NATURAL FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJHHDR3MLMA5069 1UYVS2537L2799607 |
IA LR4051 IA LR6965 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.205A-WRCC | OOSWheel/Rim - Circumferential crack | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9B-LHLO | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any obscured. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.203A-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 13, 2026 | W169000872 | MAYVIEW MO | I | 2 | — | PREMIUM MEAT COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJHHDR3MLMA5069 1UYVS2537L2799607 |
IA LR4051 IA LR6965 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| January 29, 2026 | 0384001090 | ELSBERRY MO | II | 8 | 2 | TAYLOR FARMS TENNESSEE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR8NSND2583 1GRAA0624KW140875 |
IA FT2493 IA LP6414 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 26, 2026 | 1465000451 | JACKSON GA | II | 3 | — | DRISCOLL POTATO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X3NJ487893 1UYVS2534K6579302 |
UT Z006328 IA FX8201 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| January 19, 2026 | 000P14RQR4 | 45 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GR, IA | III | 1 | — | TAYLOR FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GDAN |
3AKJHHDR0PSUJ4017 1GRAA0622KE141058 |
OH PWV2790 IA TEMP |
| 390.21TC | Improper size/location/color of required CMV marking(s) | |||||||||
| January 17, 2026 | CV44802247 | LONDON, KY | II | 2 | 1 | GREEN CIRCLE GROWERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR3LSMC3770 1UYVS2538L2799602 |
PA AH61287 IA LR6964 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| January 8, 2026 | 9520Q08QPH | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | D'ARRIGO BROS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR4LSLP8133 1GR1A0623KE167734 |
PA AH61652 IA FX8200 |
| December 26, 2025 | I034AB2612 | KNOXVILLE TN | II | 1 | — | PECO FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDRXRSUN1448 1GRAA0621KW140834 |
PA AH61652 OH TSD1258 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| December 22, 2025 | 000P12DL64 | 28 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCA, IA | III | 4 | — | KATHMANDU LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBDP9X8KD600586 1UYVS2536GU552220 |
PA AH65114 IA MX3310 |
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TAYLOR FARMS | 3 | January 19, 2026 |
| TAYLOR FARMS TN | 3 | December 16, 2025 |
| TAYLOR FARMS TENNESSEE | 2 | January 29, 2026 |
| PINE RIDGE FARMS | 2 | November 17, 2024 |
| LINEAGE | 2 | July 4, 2024 |
| PACIFIC GATEWAY | 2 | March 20, 2024 |
| MEYER NATURAL FOODS | 1 | March 11, 2026 |
| PREMIUM MEAT COMPANY | 1 | February 13, 2026 |
| DRISCOLL POTATO | 1 | January 26, 2026 |
| GREEN CIRCLE GROWERS | 1 | January 17, 2026 |
| D'ARRIGO BROS | 1 | January 8, 2026 |
| PECO FOODS | 1 | December 26, 2025 |
18 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 11, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 29, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 29, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 24, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 30, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 29, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
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