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VAN KIRK SAND & GRAVEL INC
Sutton, NE
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 795633
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
23.1% OOS · 19 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
795633
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
August 5, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 17, 1999
Annual Mileage
1,750,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1200 West Ash St, Sutton, NE 68979
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Simmerman
Officer 2
Michael Newman
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsPassengersGrain/FeedConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
23.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
60.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 57th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
8
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (19)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | NE | Level I — Full | FORD (ALSO · 1FD0X5HT5NEG12529 | 1 | Passed |
| May 22, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | TRAIL KING · 1TKJ05338HM044316 | 0 | Clean |
| November 20, 2025 | NE | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1GR4GY8RM042347 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| November 20, 2025 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | WSTR · 5KJNAVDV3LPLF5003 | 1 | Passed |
| September 12, 2025 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPCDP9X0RD897724 | 1 | Passed |
| September 11, 2025 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | WSTR · 5KJNAVDV3LPLF5003 | 1 | Passed |
| August 21, 2025 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPCDP9X0RD897724 | 1 | Passed |
| June 16, 2025 | NE | Level I — Full | CHEV · 1GC4YRE72LF174951 | 5 | 2 OOS |
| June 4, 2025 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | WSTR · 5KJNBWD11SPVR1216 | 0 | Clean |
| May 2, 2025 | NE | Level I — Full | CHEV · 2GC4YME79R1255027 | 1 | Passed |
| March 24, 2025 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPHD49X5BD117436 | 2 | Passed |
| March 11, 2025 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | WSTR · 5KJNBWD12SLWE3987 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 19 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | 7 | Out of service |
| November 20, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| August 1, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperative turn signal | 6 | Out of service |
| June 16, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | 4 | Out of service |
| August 1, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | 4 | Out of service |
| November 4, 2024 | Hazardous Materials Compliance · Documentation - HM | No or improper shipping papers (carrier) | 3 | Out of service |
| September 12, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | 7 | Cited |
| November 20, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | 7 | Cited |
| August 1, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 6 | Cited |
| March 24, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | 5 | Cited |
| September 11, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | 5 | Cited |
| March 24, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | Failure to Maintain Lane | 5 | Cited |
| July 15, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| August 1, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| November 4, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 26 recorded violations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2024 | NE | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE19
Fleet & Equipment (26)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~16
of 37 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
8
Pickup
5
Dump
4
Flatbed
3
Equipment Trailer
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TKJ05338HM044316 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Douglas Holding Llc | Dump · 42 ft | 1D9FS4430PC688023 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Douglas Holding Llc | Dump · 42 ft | 1D9FS4434BP688706 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Douglas Holding Llc | Dump · 42 ft | 1D9FS4435RC688019 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Mack Granite | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1GR4GY8RM042347 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TKJ05333MW015935 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X0RD897724 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJNAVDV3LPLF5003 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJNBWD11SPVR1216 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJNBWD12SLWE3987 | 2 | — |
Show all 26 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Douglas Holding Llc | Dump · 42 ft | 1D9FS4432EC688098 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5HT5NEG12529 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4YNE73RF368549 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4YRE72LF174951 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4YTE71PF156802 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC5YTE7XRF110067 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Peterbilt 357 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPADU9X32D579432 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X5BD117436 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 2GC4YME79R1255027 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc Reinke Manufacturing Company Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4C6FC482611070019 | 1 | — |
| 2017 H & H Trailers | Dry Van · 16 ft | 5JWTC1625HN272569 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJNAVDV5LPKZ0952 | 1 | — |
| Lamr | — | 5RVK1102XGP036511 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Kaufman Trailers Of Ne, Inc. | Equipment Trailer · 22 ft | 5SHFD2221KB001257 | 1 | — |
| Kauf | — | 5SHFD2225GB001320 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Kaufman Trailers Of Ne, Inc. | Equipment Trailer · 22 ft | 5SHFD2227KB001487 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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