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RON KALKAS
DBA: Ron Kalkas Trucking
Scranton, AR
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 969832 · MC 1047403
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1047403 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1047403
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-FA4681
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
969832
MC Number
MC-1047403
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 27, 2001
Authority Granted
July 12, 2019
Annual Mileage
222,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Scranton, AR
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service3
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.
Unsafe Driving
2 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2025 | AR | — | 1 | 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
AR5
KY1
SD1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
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
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dump
5
Tractor
3
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X7LD648703 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH4302XKB161246 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4PD799373 | 2 | — |
| 2027 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 40 ft | 1T92P4027V1247749 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2LD708428 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 40 ft | 48X1P4021L1013881 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 40 ft | 48X1P4023E1009138 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 40 ft | 48X1P402X31002622 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 40 ft | 48X1P402XG1010242 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2025 | 7030000707 | OZARK AR | III | 1 | — | GEORGES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
1XPXDP9X7LD648703 48X1P4023E1009138 |
AR K819541 AR PT236583 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 14, 2025 | 7030000694 | OZARK AR | III | 4 | — | RIVER VALLEY INGREDIENTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
1XPBDP9X2LD708428 48X1P4021L1013881 |
AR K829234 AR PT238057 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| June 20, 2025 | 5430001705 | JEFFERSON SD | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPXD49X4PD799373 1TDH4302XKB161246 |
AR K831692 AR PT252355 |
| 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| June 17, 2025 | CV44286128 | FRANKLIN, KY | III | 2 | — | MARS PETCARE US | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPXD49X4PD799373 1TDH4302XKB161246 |
AR K831692 AR PT252355 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| July 2, 2024 | 7650000168 | FAYETTEVILLE AR | III | 1 | — | TYSON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
1XPXDP9X7LD648703 48X1P402XG1010242 |
AR K819541 AR PT205190 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| June 23, 2024 | 7200000183 | GLENWOOD AR | III | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
1XPXDP9X7LD648703 1T92P4027V1247749 |
AR K819541 AR PT237170 |
| May 4, 2024 | 7310000095 | GREEN FOREST AR | III | 1 | — | TYSON FOODS INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
1XPXDP9X7LD648703 48X1P402X31002622 |
AR K819541 AR PT240614 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GEORGES | 1 | July 21, 2025 |
| RIVER VALLEY INGREDIENTS | 1 | July 14, 2025 |
| MARS PETCARE US | 1 | June 17, 2025 |
| TYSON | 1 | July 2, 2024 |
| TYSON FOODS INC. | 1 | May 4, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2019 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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