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FMCSA ACTIVE CARRIERUSDOT #1190564MC-475426

KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC

Physical Business Address
29792 280Th St, Merrill, IA 51038
Corporate Structure & Officers
Limited Liability Company
Principal: Derek Kounkel • Chad Kounkel
Registered Carrier Phone
(721) 251-5615
USDOT Registration & Authority Class
Interstate • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
FMCSA Added Date: 2003-12-02
FMCSA Compliance Notice — BMC-91X & MCS-150 Schedule

Federal law requires active proof of continuous auto liability ($750k-$1M) on file to avoid DOT Out-of-Service orders or authority revocation.

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Fleet Equipment, Drivers & Mileage Utilization

21
Total Power Units
21
Total Registered Drivers
21
CDL Drivers
1848k
Annual Miles (2025)
Owned Road Tractors:21 units
Owned Semi-Trailers:19 trailers
Avg Utilization / Truck:87,999 mi/yr

Commercial Truck Insurance & Federal Filing Requirements

2026 Underwriting Benchmark
Est. Cost Per Truck / Yr
$10,400 – $16,400
Est. Total Fleet Policy (21 Units)
$218,400 – $344,400
Minimum Federal Liability
$750,000
Mandatory FMCSA Filings & EndorsementsBMC-91 / BMC-91X ($750k+ Primary Liability) • MCS-90 Endorsement • $100,000 Motor Truck Cargo • Reefer Breakdown Coverage

MCS-150 Biennial Schedule & FMCSA Safety Record

Mandatory MCS-150 Filing Month (49 CFR § 390.19)
April • Even Years (2026, 2028)
Last MCS-150 Filed: 2026-08-12 (Active / Current)
FMCSA Safety Rating & Review Status
Satisfactory
Prior Authority Revocation: No • Last Review: 2012-08-29

Frequently Asked Questions About KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC

Is KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC (USDOT #1190564) currently authorized and active?

According to U.S. DOT / FMCSA Company Census records, KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC (USDOT #1190564, MC-475426) holds an ACTIVE registration in Merrill, Iowa, classified under Interstate (AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE).

How many trucks and drivers does KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC operate?

KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC reports 21 commercial power unit(s) and 21 driver(s) (including 21 CDL drivers) on its FMCSA MCS-150 census filing.

What commercial truck insurance filings are required for USDOT #1190564?

Based on its Interstate operations hauling General Freight, federal regulations generally require $750,000 minimum primary liability (BMC-91 / BMC-91X ($750k+ Primary Liability) • MCS-90 Endorsement • $100,000 Motor Truck Cargo • Reefer Breakdown Coverage). Estimated market insurance benchmark for a 21-unit fleet in IA is $10,400–$16,400 per power unit annually.

When is KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC's mandatory FMCSA MCS-150 biennial update due?

Under 49 CFR § 390.19, based on the last two digits of USDOT #1190564, KOUNKEL TRUCKING INC must file its MCS-150 biennial update every April in Even Years (2026, 2028). Last recorded MCS-150 date: 2026-08-12.

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