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HUNKES TRANSFER INC
Wadena, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 533380 · MC 232633
Satisfactory
Active 19 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 1991
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-232633 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Auto Owners Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
9.1% OOS · 37 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 19 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on August 15, 2007; first granted March 12, 1991 (35 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 10.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 8.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- 37 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC232633
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 47-040152-08
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
533380
MC Number
MC-232633
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 22, 2024
FMCSA Registration
August 12, 1993
Authority First Granted
March 12, 1991
Authority Reinstated
August 15, 2007
Annual Mileage
4,617,695 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
310 Homecrest Avenue South East, Wadena, MN 56482
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Pat Hunke
Officer 2
Diane Hunke
Cargo Types
General FreightBeveragesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
37
Driver Inspections
32
Vehicle Inspections
20
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate10.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (4.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate8.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
9.1% of 22 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
23rd 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 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 22 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 22 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 22 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 22 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | MN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN14
ND9
WI3
SD2
US1
Fleet & Equipment (22)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~19
of 66 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
14
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Car Hauler
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC6SDVK5370 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC0NDNA0173 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC4SDWD7077 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC6TDWX6629 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFCXPDUJ9205 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HAEVTAR7RL608292 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4V5W19DGXNN308399 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Big Tex | Car Hauler · 29 ft | 16V1C2927M2023348 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC3JHJP8301 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFCXJHJR4141 | 1 | — |
Show all 22 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV7FSGM0961 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC0TDWP7176 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC5PDUG1485 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC9MDMP2506 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner M2 | Not Applicable · Class 7 | 3ALACXCY8FDGK4593 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXD23LDLU0999 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFEXTDWH1730 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WR9ALXGG284324 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4RS037116 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6PS469655 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HAEVTAR6PL129343 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBLDR0GLHD6388 | 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 (37)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | 1657001718 | MOORHEAD MN | I | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFCXPDUJ9205 |
MN YCC3997 |
| August 11, 2026 | 0585001386 | CLITHERALL MN | I | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFCXPDUJ9205 |
MN YCC3997 |
| July 28, 2026 | 1676000773 | ERSKINE MN | I | 1 | — | NAPA | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXCY8FDGK4593 |
MN 5840PZA |
| 172.506A-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to provide/affix placards when required. | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | 1661001325 | MAPLE GROVE MN | III | 2 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGEDV7FSGM0961 3H3V532K6PS469655 |
MN PAS9630 MN 0297STZ |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | 5110001976 | SISSETON SD | II | 1 | — | ADVANCE AUTO PARTS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC6TDWX6629 |
MN 4203PRB |
| 172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| May 29, 2026 | 0150000801 | HINES MN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5W19DGXNN308399 |
MN 5175PZA |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | 2633000398 | MENOMONIE WI | I | — | — | NAPA STEVENS POINT DIST CENTER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEVTAR6PL129343 |
IN 3264092 |
| April 14, 2026 | 0585001154 | CLITHERALL MN | I | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC5PDUG1485 |
MN YCD5821 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| March 30, 2026 | 5040000618 | SISSETON SD | III | 1 | — | HUNKES TRANSFERS INC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC6TDWX6629 |
MN TEMP PLATE |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | HP06008057 | MINOT ND | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC4SDWD7077 |
ND 676ELR |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NAPA | 6 | July 28, 2026 |
| OREILLY AUTO PARTS | 2 | October 29, 2025 |
| ADVANCE AUTO PARTS | 1 | June 16, 2026 |
| NAPA STEVENS POINT DIST CENTER | 1 | May 13, 2026 |
| HUNKES TRANSFERS INC | 1 | March 30, 2026 |
| OZARK AUTOMOTIVE | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| CAR QUEST AUTO PARTS | 1 | November 24, 2025 |
| APH | 1 | September 21, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 14, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 29, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 20, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 15, 2007 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| August 7, 2007 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| October 2, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 18, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 16, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 26, 1994 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2017 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 5, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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