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K & J STARR TRUCKING LLC
Seneca, MO
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3785178 · MC 1356452
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1356452 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Shelter Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1356452
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SHELTER MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 24-1-10848824
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3785178
MC Number
MC-1356452
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 20, 2021
Authority Granted
January 12, 2022
Annual Mileage
47,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Seneca, MO
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentDry BulkUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
1 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KS2
CO1
NM1
OK1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT1GED38981 | 5 | 3 |
| 2022 Friesen Trailers | Equipment Trailer · 40 ft | 7LRGN4022N1017111 | 5 | 3 |
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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | 6055Q70CND | NM, NM | I | — | — | TRINITY | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD FRIESEN TRAILERS |
1FT8W3DT1GED38981 7LRGN4022N1017111 |
MO 41KHOA MO 24K5VH |
| April 19, 2026 | R600000223 | 377/ I-40, OK | I | 2 | 2 | MC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD FRIESEN TRAILERS |
1FT8W3DT1GED38981 7LRGN4022N1017111 |
MO 41KHOA MO 24K5VH |
| 393.40F-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 8, 2025 | 1448939978 | HOLLY CO | I | — | — | US MINERAL | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD FRIESEN TRAILERS |
1FT8W3DT1GED38981 7LRGN4022N1017111 |
MO 41KH0A MO 24K5VH |
| August 28, 2024 | HP00966191 | WOODSON COUNTY - 207, KS | I | 3 | 1 | SYNDER INDUSTRIES | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD FRIESEN TRAILERS |
1FT8W3DT1GED38981 7LRGN4022N1017111 |
MO 41KHOA MO 24K5VH |
| 393.43D | OOSNo or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 10, 2024 | PD83963889 | OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24W, KS | I | 8 | 1 | GROUNDWORKS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD FRIESEN TRAILERS |
1FT8W3DT1GED38981 7LRGN4022N1017111 |
MO 41KH0A MO 24K5VH |
| 393.43 | OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H3 | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TRINITY | 1 | September 9, 2026 |
| US MINERAL | 1 | July 8, 2025 |
| SYNDER INDUSTRIES | 1 | August 28, 2024 |
| GROUNDWORKS | 1 | July 10, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 11, 2026.
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