Puntney Trucking LLC Safety Record
DOT# 1330879 · Columbus, NE 68601 · 4025643867
Average safety record — scored 32/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/16/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 32/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Puntney Trucking LLC (DOT# 1330879) in Columbus, Nebraska has 98 inspections on record with 117 violations and a 22.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 117 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.
Inspection History · 98 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/06/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 02/02/2026 | WI | 1 | 0 |
| 01/20/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 12/22/2025 | OH | 0 | 1 |
| 11/13/2025 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 11/06/2025 | OH | 5 | 0 |
| 10/27/2025 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 10/20/2025 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 09/29/2025 | NE | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-APR-24 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28-NOV-24 | NE | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 27-JUN-24 | IN | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 26-MAR-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company | $750 |
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.