Kuhnle Brothers Inc
USDOT 120682 · MC-138194, MC-138194 · Newbury, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Kuhnle Brothers Inc is a corporation based in Newbury, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 283 power units and 138 drivers, which ranks it #82 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 178 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 17.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 2.1 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, oilfield equipment and more.
Is this your company?
Claim the Kuhnle Brothers Inc profile to add a verified badge, your logo, website, service area, lanes, equipment photos and a direct quote-request contact. Featured carriers are shown first on the Newbury and Ohio pages. Government data on this page is never changed – your additions are shown in a separate, clearly labeled section.
Claim this profile – from $29 Get the Ohio carrier list (CSV)
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Kuhnle Brothers Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 120682 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-138194, MC-138194 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 14905 Cross Creek, Newbury, OH 44065 |
| Phone | (440) 564-7168 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 120682.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 278 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 824 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.49 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.9 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 11,657,241 miles reported for 2025 – about 41,192 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 138 CDL drivers; 134 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Kuhnle Brothers Inc | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 17.2% | 18.3% | 17.8% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.6% | 44% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 49% lower than average |
| Inspections | 178 | 178 with a driver check, 116 with a vehicle check, 134 BASIC violations recorded, 92 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 23, 2023) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Ohio
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Ohio carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B & T Express Inc USDOT 285442 | North Lima | 296 | 264 | 515 | 31.2% | 27 |
| Centerra Transport LLC USDOT 3372364 | Ashland | 165 | 126 | 23 | 5.0% | 5 |
| BLS Trucking Inc USDOT 503577 | New Carlisle | 345 | 348 | 371 | 25.5% | 13 |
| Gerken Leasing Company Limited USDOT 801784 | Napoleon | 296 | 189 | 16 | 12.5% | 4 |
| Jaro Transportation Services Inc USDOT 292412 | Warren | 230 | 216 | 192 | 10.2% | 16 |
| Kag Dry Bulk LLC USDOT 3598268 | North Canton | 261 | 220 | 231 | 11.0% | 5 |
Other carriers near Newbury
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvon Group Transportation LLC USDOT 3638791 | Twinsburg | 150 | 150 | 188 | 40.0% | 6 |
| Ross Transportation Services Inc USDOT 14484 | Grafton | 141 | 112 | 62 | 3.8% | 1 |
| Motoni Express USDOT 4039719 | Willowick | 89 | 86 | 111 | 14.8% | 0 |
| The Arms Trucking Co USDOT 211147 | E Claridon | 80 | 53 | 74 | 25.6% | 8 |
| Sam Auto Trans LLC USDOT 2520572 | Twinsburg | 76 | 76 | 192 | 22.5% | 15 |
| Teleport Express Inc USDOT 3648906 | Chesterland | 75 | 75 | 51 | 42.9% | 1 |
Browse
FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Kuhnle Brothers Inc?
Kuhnle Brothers Inc is registered with USDOT number 120682 and operating authority MC-138194, MC-138194.
How many trucks does Kuhnle Brothers Inc have?
It reports 283 power units (282 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 824 trailers, with 138 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 26, 2026).
Where is Kuhnle Brothers Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Newbury, Ohio 44065.
What is the out-of-service rate of Kuhnle Brothers Inc?
Over 24 months, 17.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.