J E Dunn Construction Company
USDOT 87270 · MC-1026787 · Kansas City, Missouri · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
J E Dunn Construction Company (dba Blue Hat Crane & Equipment Rental) is a corporation based in Kansas City, Missouri, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 70 drivers, which ranks it #139 by fleet size among 201 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Missouri. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 18 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 15.4% of vehicle inspections and 5.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are building materials, machinery, large objects, passengers, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | J E Dunn Construction Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Blue Hat Crane & Equipment Rental |
| USDOT number | 87270 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1026787 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1001 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106 |
| Phone | (816) 474-8600 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 87270.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 79 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 643,894 miles reported for 2024 – about 9,198 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 47 CDL drivers; 70 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Missouri carriers with 50+ units (201).
| Measure | J E Dunn Construction Compan | Same size, US | MO average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 15.4% | 20.5% | 15.8% | 25% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 67% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.8 | 5.1 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 18 | 18 with a driver check, 13 with a vehicle check, 7 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 17, 1988) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Missouri
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Missouri carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musselman and Hall Contractors LLC USDOT 337485 | Kansas City | 115 | 89 | 18 | 0.0% | 1 |
| Capital Equipment LLC USDOT 2280015 | Jefferson City | 77 | 120 | 29 | 30.4% | 3 |
| Mainline Services LLC USDOT 3045303 | Kansas City | 87 | 93 | 52 | 48.1% | 5 |
| Negwer Materials Inc USDOT 356131 | Saint Louis | 96 | 84 | 33 | 8.7% | 1 |
| Jni Hauling LLC USDOT 3688875 | Florissant | 74 | 66 | 33 | 25.0% | 6 |
| Four G Construction Inc USDOT 454872 | Troy | 97 | 58 | 19 | 22.2% | 1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of J E Dunn Construction Company?
J E Dunn Construction Company is registered with USDOT number 87270 and operating authority MC-1026787.
How many trucks does J E Dunn Construction Company have?
It reports 70 power units (22 tractors, 48 straight trucks) and 79 trailers, with 70 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 23, 2025).
Where is J E Dunn Construction Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
What is the out-of-service rate of J E Dunn Construction Company?
Over 24 months, 15.4% of vehicle inspections and 5.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.