Hunkes Transfer Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Wadena, MN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 41 | 9 | 0 |
| Tractors | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 66 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 66 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 54% | 92% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 71% | 96% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 78% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 62% | 91% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 2 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 1 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 1 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | MN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | ND | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | MN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | MN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | ND |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0.23 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.02 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3.23 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.23 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 4 states. Top state MN accounts for 42% of activity. Activity outside home state (MN): 58%.
| Vehicle Maintenance |
| 7 |
| 3 |
| 0 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 2 |
| 0 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | MN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 1 |
| Jun 28, 2025 | ND | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | 2 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | MN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | WI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | 39216AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 39141B10MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 3939AHLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 172203AHMSPS | HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list special permit number as required | Hazardous Materials Compliance | — |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 177817E1HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind | Hazardous Materials Compliance | — |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 177823AHMPMCNP | HM (Placarding) - Any placard(s) misrepresent(s) the HM/DG being transported. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages | Hazardous Materials Compliance | Yes |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 177834AHMC | HM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity unde | Hazardous Materials Compliance | Yes |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |