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Identity✓ Live

Active carrier authority since 2002 · insured · 1 prior revocation — Grade A

RED LINE, INC.

DOT 00236984 · MC# 118178 · EMPORIA, KS

Contact
+1 (316) 343-1000kevin@redlinetrucking.com
MOTUSFMCSA
FF Trust Score
A
98 / 100

Excellent — well-established, fully compliant carrier

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Operation & Authority✓ Live
Authority
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Active
Operation
Interstate
Active for
23 years, 7 months
Out of Service
No
Fleet✓ Live
Power units
35
Drivers
33
Fleet size
L
Ownership & Leadership
KEVIN R. NELSONOwnerMOTUS
PRESIDENT
SafetyFMCSA · as of 2026-07-13
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory
Audited Nov 3, 2009
Inspections · 24 mo
84
Roadside stops on record
Crashes · 24 mo
5
Out-of-service rate vs national average
Vehicle18.2% out-of-service · 44 insp
natl avg 22.3%
Better than the national average
Driver2.4% out-of-service · 84 insp
natl avg 6.7%
Better than the national average

Source: FMCSA SAFER · Errors? Dispute via DataQs

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Active

    Current

  • Liability insurance ($1,000,000) — 11 years 1 month of 11 years 1 month covered

    ✓ Currently insured (since Jul 2015)

  • Authority Revoked

    Sep 25, 2013Archive

  • Revocation ordered — Voluntary Revocation

    Contract carrier authority — did not take effect: deficiency cured in time, authority remains active (not counted in the score)

    Aug 26, 2013Archive

  • Authority Revoked

    Dec 27, 2011Archive

  • Revocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation

    effective 12/27/2011 — did not take effect: deficiency cured in time, authority remains active (not counted in the score)

    Nov 21, 2011Archive

  • Involuntary Revocation

    Contract carrier authority — discontinued 11/22/2005, authority retained

    Nov 7, 2005Archive

  • Reinstated

    Common carrier authority

    Dec 5, 2002Archive

  • Authority Revoked

    Nov 19, 2002Archive

  • Revocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation

    effective 09/05/2002

    Oct 1, 2002Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Nov 3, 1998Archive

  • Granted

    Contract carrier authority

    Nov 3, 1988Archive

  • Granted

    Contract carrier authority

    Jan 20, 1983Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Jan 20, 1983Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Oct 28, 1982Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Sep 29, 1982Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Jul 15, 1982Archive
Authority StatusWhether the carrier's FMCSA operating authority is currently active. Inactive = cannot legally haul freight.

Active carrier authority

20/20
Authority AgeHow long the carrier has held authority. Newer carriers are higher risk — most failures happen in the first 2 years.

10+ years in business

20/20
InsuranceWhether the carrier's required BIPD liability insurance is on file with FMCSA right now. Lapsed or missing insurance = the carrier cannot legally operate.

BIPD liability insurance on file, current

25/25
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA — usually for lapsed insurance. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

1 revocation(s), all over 2 years ago — no recent issues (2 cured notices not counted — deficiency fixed in time, never took effect)

25/25
SafetyBonus points for a demonstrably clean record: enough recent inspections with below-average out-of-service rates and no crashes. Never subtracts — thin data simply earns no bonus.

Safety bonus earned for: below-average vehicle out-of-service rate, below-average driver out-of-service rate, Satisfactory FMCSA rating. Remaining bonus would need: a crash-free 24 months.

8/10

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Does RED LINE, INC. have active FMCSA authority?

RED LINE, INC. (DOT 00236984) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is A (98/100). They've held active authority 23 years, 7 months.

What is their insurance status?

Per current records, RED LINE, INC. has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.

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