Karls Tv & Appliance INC
Gregory, SD
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
67
Power Units
105
Drivers
FMCSA since 1992 (34 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
KARLS TV & APPLIANCE INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since March 1992. Based in Gregory, SD, they operate a fleet of 67 power units with 7 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Karls Tv & Appliance INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 67 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Karls Tv & Appliance INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 7
MCS-150 Mileage: 398,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
105
Total Drivers
7
CDL Drivers
40
Interstate Drivers
65
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by KARLS TV & APPLIANCE INC
16 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 22, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ford, Peterbilt, Mack. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 16 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (6 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 7 | 44% |
| Peterbilt | 3 | 19% |
| Mack | 2 | 13% |
| International | 2 | 13% |
| Isuzu | 1 | 6% |
| GMC | 1 | 6% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (16 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53442 | SD | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | Jun 2026 |
| 29682C | SD | Ford (also STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| YCF1088 | MN | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| YCC9397 | MN | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| 79844C | SD | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| DH41804 | WI | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 29716C | SD | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Sep 2025 |
| DH43485 | WI | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 29688C | SD | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Aug 2025 |
| 79837C | SD | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Jul 2025 |
| 1522B | NE | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| YCE1736 | MN | Isuzu STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 29712C | SD | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Mar 2025 |
| JHF950 | IA | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2024 |
| 29696C | SD | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2024 |
| 29704C | SD | GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2024 |
Plate registrations span 5 states: SD (9) · MN (3) · WI (2) · IA (1) · NE (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 16)
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
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
30
Inspections
24 months
23
Violations
Total found
4
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-2.9%)
✓ Better than national average (-14.1%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2026 | SD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | SD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/06/2026 | MN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/22/2026 | SD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/17/2026 | NE | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 02/26/2026 | MN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/05/2026 | MN | Full | 7 | 1 |
| 12/30/2025 | MN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/17/2025 | WI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 10/29/2025 | SD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/08/2025 | SD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/22/2025 | SD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/15/2025 | SD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/25/2025 | WI | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 08/11/2025 | SD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 30 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.
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does KARLS TV & APPLIANCE INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, KARLS TV & APPLIANCE INC is inferred to operate: Box Truck.
Is KARLS TV & APPLIANCE INC's authority currently active?
KARLS TV & APPLIANCE INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has KARLS TV & APPLIANCE INC been in business?
KARLS TV & APPLIANCE INC has been registered with the FMCSA since March 1992, making their authority approximately 34 years, 4 months old.
Where is KARLS TV & APPLIANCE INC located?
KARLS TV & APPLIANCE INC is physically located at 605 MAIN ST, GREGORY, SD 57533.
Roadside Inspection History 30 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
KARLS TV & APPLIANCE INC has been inspected 30 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in SD, MN, WI. Out of these, 3 inspections (about 10%) 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-SLLS2 (State/local laws — Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-22 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-17 | NE | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-02-26 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-05 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 7 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-17 | WI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-10-29 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-08 | SD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-22 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-15 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-25 | WI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2025-08-11 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-31 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-29 | NE | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-21 | SD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-23 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-28 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-03-18 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-04 | SD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-12-11 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2024-12-03 | WI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2024-11-18 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
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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
21 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for KARLS TV & APPLIANCE INC, of which 4 (19%) 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 | 14 | 2 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 2 | 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 |
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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