Kalmbach Trucking INC
Upper Sandusky, OH
Profile data updated Jul 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
94
Power Units
94
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
KALMBACH TRUCKING INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Upper Sandusky, OH, they operate a fleet of 94 power units with 90 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Livestock and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Kalmbach Trucking INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Tractors | 0 | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| Trailers | 0 | 467 | 0 | 467 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Kalmbach Trucking INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 90
MCS-150 Mileage: 3,855,559 miles (2025)
Driver Information
94
Total Drivers
90
CDL Drivers
94
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by KALMBACH TRUCKING INC
23 trucks and 19 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 14, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Kenworth, Cei Equipment Company, Inc.. Equipment breakdown: 19 SEMI-TRAILER, 19 TRUCK TRACTOR, 4 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 19 | 45% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 19 | 45% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 10% |
Trailers (19 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 19 |
| Wabash | 5 |
| Pacer | 3 |
| Timpte | 3 |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 |
| Warr | 1 |
| Unpublishe | 1 |
| Vanguard National | 1 |
| Hensey | 1 |
| Trlr | 1 |
| Mcclenny M | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 8 |
| Tank Trailer | 7 |
| Grain, Chip, or Gravel Trailer | 3 |
| 53 ft | 8 |
| 36 ft | 3 |
| 43 ft | 3 |
| 32 ft | 1 |
| 39 ft | 1 |
| 44 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 17 |
Vehicle makes (13 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 14 | 33% |
| Kenworth | 5 | 12% |
| Cei Equipment Company, Inc. | 5 | 12% |
| Wabash Vans | 5 | 12% |
| Timpte, Inc | 3 | 7% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 2 | 5% |
| Freightliner | 2 | 5% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 1 | 2% |
| Hensley | 1 | 2% |
| International | 1 | 2% |
| Warren Manufacturing, Inc. | 1 | 2% |
| Sterling Truck | 1 | 2% |
| Walinga, Inc. | 1 | 2% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PWS7398 | OH | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| PXC1893 | OH | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Feb 2026 |
| PWM2559 | OH | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| 5275888 | ME | Mcclenny M SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| 5275136 | ME | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| PXC3156 | OH | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| PT463S4 | PA | Timpte SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| PXD2771 | OH | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 5275139 | ME | Vanguard National SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| PWZ6482 | OH | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Nov 2025 |
| 5472560 | ME | Timpte SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| PWM1738 | OH | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 5320220 | ME | Pacer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| PWP3154 | OH | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| PT510J4 | PA | Hensey SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| PWV9514 | OH | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jul 2025 |
| PWZ2352 | OH | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 5407853 | ME | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| PWU6691 | OH | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| PWW5781 | OH | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jul 2025 |
Plate registrations span 3 states: OH (23) · ME (14) · PA (5)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 42)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
35
Inspections
24 months
35
Violations
Total found
7
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-3.3%)
✗ Worse than national average (+8.8%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/03/2026 | MI | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/14/2026 | MI | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/17/2026 | IN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/17/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/12/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/23/2025 | PA | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 12/04/2025 | MS | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/18/2025 | AL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/19/2025 | IN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 08/28/2025 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/29/2025 | MI | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 07/28/2025 | MS | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/21/2025 | AR | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2025 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 35 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
BERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | BERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | XCP 9015283 | $1 Million | 05/01/2023 |
View Insurance History (6 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP121130A | 04/01/2012 | 11/01/2015 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CMG-851062 | 04/01/1989 | 07/17/2002 | CANCEL | |
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | XCP 9013995 | 04/01/2022 | 05/01/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CAG 0996411 | 11/01/2015 | 04/01/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CAG 4 738 553 | 04/01/2009 | 04/01/2012 | TERM/REPL | |
| PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY | PAC 26-02508 | 04/01/2002 | 04/01/2009 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
9
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
8
Injuries
9
Tow-Aways
9 FMCSA-recordable · 9 state-recordable
Of 9 reported crashes: 1 in adverse weather · 1 on adverse road surfaces · 2 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2026 | MI | MARLETTE, MI | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/08/2025 | OH | GREENSBURG, OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/06/2025 | VA | Not Reported, VA | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 07/30/2025 | OH | CRAWFORD (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 12/19/2024 | NY | NY | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Snow · Wet · Dusk |
| 12/01/2024 | IN | BRAZIL, IN | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 11/20/2024 | MS | CHICKASAW, MS | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 09/21/2024 | OH | CRANE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 3 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/10/2024 | PA | ANTRIM TOWNSHIP, PA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does KALMBACH TRUCKING INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, KALMBACH TRUCKING INC is inferred to operate: Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Livestock and Box Truck.
Is KALMBACH TRUCKING INC's authority currently active?
KALMBACH TRUCKING INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has KALMBACH TRUCKING INC been in business?
KALMBACH TRUCKING INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is KALMBACH TRUCKING INC located?
KALMBACH TRUCKING INC is physically located at 7148 STATE HIGHWAY 199 NORTH, UPPER SANDUSKY, OH 43351-0038.
Roadside Inspection History 35 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
KALMBACH TRUCKING INC has been inspected 35 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MS, MI, VA. Out of these, 7 inspections (about 20%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLEWA2 — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-11 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-03 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-14 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-17 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-17 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-12 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-12-23 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-04 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-18 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-19 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-08-28 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-29 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-07-28 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-07-21 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-15 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-07 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-30 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-30 | IN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-29 | AR | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-06-24 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2025-06-18 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-03 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-02 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-30 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-15 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
22 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for KALMBACH TRUCKING INC, of which 7 (32%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 6 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.
KALMBACH FEEDS OF MONROE LLC
DOT 3016135 · MONROE, IN
ADVANTAGE FEED, LLC
DOT 2881290 · CHARLOTTE, MI
KALMBACH FEED OF MICHIGAN
DOT 2090468 · BRECKENRIDGE, MI
KALMBACH FEEDS OF INDIANA INC
DOT 1213122 · PERSHING, IN
KALMBACH FEEDS OF PENNSYLVANIA LLC
DOT 716790 · SHIPPENSBURG, PA
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