K & J Trucking INC Safety Record

DOT# 171766 · Sioux Falls, SD 57104 · 6053325531

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, K & J Trucking INC (DOT# 171766) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota has 544 inspections on record with 237 violations and a 4.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 14 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

544 Inspections
4.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
14 Crashes
124 Power Units

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 4.8%
Carrier: 4.8% (26 of 544) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.7%
Carrier: 0.7% (4 of 544) National: 6.4%
65% OOS rate better than 65% of carriers in South Dakota
12% crash rate better than 12% of carriers in South Dakota

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.

237 total violations across 544 inspections
38 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (16%)
Vehicle Maintenance
89
Unsafe Driving
99
Hours of Service
38
Driver Fitness
5
Hazardous Materials
3
Other
3

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 36 states
Level 1: 89 (16%) Level 2: 119 (22%) Level 3: 335 (62%) Level 4: 1 (0%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/17/2026 ID 1 0 0
03/16/2026 TN 1 0 1
03/12/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/12/2026 SC 3 0 0
03/11/2026 SD 3 0 0
03/07/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/07/2026 SD 3 0 0
03/07/2026 NE 3 0 0
03/06/2026 KS 3 0 0
2 injury crashes
27-NOV-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
27-NOV-24 SD 0 0 0
27-JUN-25 AZ 0 0 0
21-NOV-24 MI 0 0 0
18-JAN-26 MA 0 0 0
18-AUG-25 OK 0 0 0
17-DEC-24 IA 0 0 0
15-FEB-25 NE 0 0 0
14-AUG-24 UT 0 1 0
11-AUG-24 IA 0 0 0
08-NOV-25 MN 0 0 0

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 MC146600
Common Authority Active
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 Great West Casualty Co. $1,000 12/01/2010

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 124
Drivers 140
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20240617 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 14,220,874
Address 1800 East 50 Street North, Sioux Falls, SD 57104