K & J Trucking Inc
USDOT 171766 · MC-146600 · Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
K & J Trucking Inc is a corporation based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 132 power units and 149 drivers, which ranks it #11 by fleet size among 35 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in South Dakota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 357 times – about 2.7 inspections per power unit. 13.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 12 tow-away), or 9.1 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, fresh produce, intermodal containers, meat and more.
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| Legal name | K & J Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 171766 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-146600 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1800 East 50 Street North, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 |
| Phone | (605) 332-5531 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 171766.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 23 | 109 | 0 |
| Trailers | 240 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.13 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 14,589,822 miles reported for 2025 – about 110,529 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 71% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 149 CDL drivers; 147 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and South Dakota carriers with 50+ units (35).
| Measure | K & J Trucking Inc | Same size, US | SD average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 13.7% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 27% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 57% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.1 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 103% higher than average |
| Inspections | 357 | 356 with a driver check, 139 with a vehicle check, 86 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 13, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in South Dakota
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among South Dakota carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windwalker Transportation Inc USDOT 928809 | Sioux Falls | 81 | 75 | 228 | 29.3% | 16 |
| Silchuk Transport LLC USDOT 2072826 | Sioux Falls | 100 | 77 | 157 | 17.2% | 3 |
| Dakota Carriers Inc USDOT 492947 | Sioux Falls | 85 | 85 | 230 | 8.9% | 9 |
| T Brothers Trucking LLC USDOT 821186 | Sioux Falls | 98 | 95 | 272 | 32.5% | 10 |
| Johnson Feed Inc USDOT 130271 | Canton | 278 | 261 | 516 | 10.5% | 17 |
| Jensen Rock & Sand Inc USDOT 12780 | Mobridge | 93 | 68 | 17 | 22.2% | 1 |
Other carriers near Sioux Falls
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heyl Truck Lines Inc USDOT 65762 | Sioux Falls | 490 | 490 | 858 | 14.6% | 22 |
| Rochester Armored Car Co Inc USDOT 208000 | Sioux Falls | 350 | 350 | 22 | 0.0% | 7 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of K & J Trucking Inc?
K & J Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 171766 and operating authority MC-146600.
How many trucks does K & J Trucking Inc have?
It reports 132 power units (132 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 240 trailers, with 149 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 24, 2026).
Where is K & J Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104.
What is the out-of-service rate of K & J Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 13.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.