RICK KRAMER INC
USDOT 1171004 • 36048 CO HWY 17, REDWOOD FALLS, MN, 56283
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-466484 | REVOKED | Oct 6, 2004 | Jan 10, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2882620 | ON FILE | Nov 30, 2023 | Nov 30, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP16570A | ON FILE | Sep 30, 2003 | Sep 30, 2004 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP77823A | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 2021 | Jan 4, 2024 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZB5406 | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 2018 | Nov 30, 2021 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E01794 | REPLACED | Nov 30, 2013 | Nov 30, 2018 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PK2012MCA00313 | REPLACED | Nov 30, 2012 | Nov 30, 2013 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS019380 | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2012 | Jan 2, 2013 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS019380 | REPLACED | Oct 8, 2012 | Nov 30, 2012 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 48-572674-00 | REPLACED | Sep 4, 2011 | Oct 8, 2012 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 48-572674-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2010 | Sep 4, 2011 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6613679 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2008 | Oct 8, 2010 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 46-093998-00 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2005 | Sep 30, 2008 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 46 093 998 00 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2005 | Sep 30, 2005 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP16570A | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2003 | Sep 30, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2882620 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP77823A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2024 | Jan 4, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZB5406 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E01794 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2018 | Nov 30, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2012MCA00313 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2013 | Nov 30, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS019380 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2013 | Jan 2, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS019380 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2012 | Nov 30, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-572674-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2012 | Oct 8, 2012 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-572674-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 4, 2011 | Sep 4, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6613679 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2010 | Oct 8, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 46-093998-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2008 | Sep 30, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 46 093 998 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2005 | Sep 30, 2005 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP16570A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2004 | Sep 30, 2004 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP16570A | CARGO | Sep 30, 2004 | Sep 30, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-466484 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-466484 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC466484 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 20, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC466484 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2021 |
| MC466484 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 9, 2005 | REVOKED | Jan 10, 2024 |
| MC466484 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 10, 2003 | REVOKED | Oct 6, 2004 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (5 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | 87093448 | NEW PRAGUE MN | MN | Level 3 | UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 84560483 | EDEN PRAIRIE MN | MN | Level 3 | ARTE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 84035552 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | Level 3 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82905587 | JASPER MN | MN | Level 2 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.55(e) | No |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 82649159 | LE SUEUR MN | MN | Level 3 | OTHER SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 82209744 | HARRISBURG SD | SD | Level 3 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 22, 2024 | 81462422 | MADELIA MN | MN | Level 3 | CUSTOM SCO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 79561509 | INTERSTATE 29 | SD | Level 3 | WARR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 23, 2023 | 78730982 | MONTGOMERY | MN | Level 3 | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
23 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (23 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WAKEFIELD | MAIN ST E | ...016491 | RICK KRAMER INC |
| May 21, 2024 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HELENA | 280th St W | ...297928 | RICK KRAMER INC |
| Apr 9, 2021 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST NEWTON | Old Fort Rd | ...352241 | RICK KRAMER INC |
| Aug 29, 2019 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 5, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2015 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2015 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2015 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2013 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 6, 2013 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 15, 2012 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2012 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2011 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 2, 2011 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2010 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2008 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2007 | MN | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 20, 2005 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2004 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2004 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 38 events