What is M & L Trucking LLC's safety grade?

M & L Trucking LLC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. 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 M & L Trucking LLC have?

M & L Trucking LLC has 8 inspections on record with a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 41 violations.

Has M & L Trucking LLC been involved in any crashes?

M & L Trucking LLC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does M & L Trucking LLC have active authority and insurance?

M & L Trucking LLC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

M & L Trucking LLC Safety Record

DOT# 2969456 · Topeka, KS 66618 · 7858454543

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

Last inspected 12/16/2025

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, M & L Trucking LLC (DOT# 2969456) in Topeka, Kansas has 8 inspections on record with 41 violations and a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

8 Inspections

12.5% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

3 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 12.5%

Carrier: 12.5% (1 of 8) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 8) National: 6.4%

50% OOS rate better than 50% of carriers in Kansas

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

Violation Categories · 41 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.

41 total violations across 8 inspections

10 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (24%)

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 4 states: CO, IA, KS, MO

Level 1: 1 (12%) Level 2: 5 (62%) Level 3: 2 (25%)

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

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
12/16/2025	KS	2	0
08/12/2025	CO	3	0
11/06/2024	IA	2	1
01/04/2024	MO	1	0
11/08/2023	KS	2	0
10/30/2023	MO	2	0
09/18/2023	MO	2	0
06/20/2023	KS	3	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 MC009274

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Farm Bureau Propery & Casualty Insurance Co	$1,000	12/27/2018

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 3

Drivers 2

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 02/04/2017

MCS-150 Filed 20250807 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 100,000

Address 1355 Nw 50th St, Topeka, KS 66618