What is Kens Trucking's safety grade?

Kens Trucking has a CarrierRecord safety grade of C. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Kens Trucking have?

Kens Trucking has 8 inspections on record with a 62.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 12.5% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 31 violations.

Has Kens Trucking been involved in any crashes?

Kens Trucking has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Kens Trucking have active authority and insurance?

Kens Trucking has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Kens Trucking Safety Record

DOT# 1181952 · Ulysses, KS 67880 · 6205214277

Legal name: Kenneth Dean Brent

Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/17/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Kens Trucking (DOT# 1181952) in Ulysses, Kansas has 8 inspections on record with 31 violations and a 62.5% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.

8 Inspections

62.5% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

1 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 62.5%

Carrier: 62.5% (5 of 8) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 12.5%

Carrier: 12.5% (1 of 8) National: 6.4%

7% OOS rate better than 7% of carriers in Kansas

34% crash rate better than 34% of carriers in Kansas

Violation Categories · 31 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

31 total violations across 8 inspections

6 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Inspection History · 8 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 7 states: CO, IA, KS, KY, MO, MS, NM

Level 1: 2 (25%) Level 2: 4 (50%) Level 3: 2 (25%)

2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
03/17/2026	NM	2	1	0
11/13/2025	MO	2	2	1
10/13/2025	KS	3	0	0
09/16/2025	KY	3	0	0
10/26/2024	IA	2	0	0
08/15/2024	CO	1	1	0
02/13/2024	MS	2	0	0
11/17/2023	MO	1	1	0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC471195

Common Authority N

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	United Financial Casualty Company	$750	03/19/2026

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 1

Drivers 1

Fleet Size Owner-Operator

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 10/27/2003

MCS-150 Filed 20260225 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 91,528

Address 815 N Simpson St, Ulysses, KS 67880