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Carrier profile · USDOT 196746 · MC1101339 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

TBDS LLC

DBA John R Knabb & Sons · Kutztown, PA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry Bulk
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (610) 737-0228
3
Power units
3
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
32K
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1101339
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Apr 22, 2020Liability (BIPD) · Westfield Insurance Co. · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
9
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Grain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry Bulk
Annual mileage
31,868 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
196746
MC / docket
MC-1101339
Legal name
TBDS LLC
DBA
John R Knabb & Sons
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Sep 23, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Partnership

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is TBDS LLC's USDOT number?

TBDS LLC's USDOT number is 196746 and its docket number is MC1101339.

Is TBDS LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is TBDS LLC's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is TBDS LLC's fleet?

3 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 23, 2025.

What insurance does TBDS LLC carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Westfield Insurance Co..

Where is TBDS LLC located?

TBDS LLC is located at 826 Grim Road, Kutztown, PA, 19530. Phone: (610) 737-0228.

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